New fund to help refugees get started in business
Refugees in Australia will have access to funds to start and grow businesses through a new lending facility created by seven philanthropic groups.
The $4.1 million
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Drone failures highlight safety challenges for cities
By Luis Mejias and Jonathan Roberts
It was clear that something had gone seriously wrong with the thousand-strong swarm of drones twinkling above Darling Harbour during
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Iran war leaves the US with reduced regional leverage
By Amin Saikal
After weeks of on-again, off-again negotiations, US President Donald Trump finally seems to have secured an agreement from the Iranian regime to end the
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Australian growth falters in accelerating world
Australia was one of only five G20 countries to experience weakening economic growth in the first quarter of 2026.
Figures released by the OECD last night showed that
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450 new homes to be built in Banyo
More than 450 homes will be built in the north Brisbane suburb of Banyo on a 6.4 hectare former Energy Queensland site which will include a mix of townhouses, aged care,
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$330 million for Great Barrier Reef in Queensland budget
The Queensland Government will invest $330.5 million in the Great Barrier Reef’s water quality and sediment reduction program.
The Reef 2050 Catchment Water Quality
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Australian Government welcomes US and Iran peace deal
The Australian Government has welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the United States and Iran.
The agreement includes steps towards reopening the Strait of
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Industry says tax changes will mean 9000 fewer homes
Proposed tax changes will result in fewer homes being built at a time when Australia desperately needs more, a peak property group said today.
The Property Council, in
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Gold Coast wetland declared a protected habitat
The McCoys Creek Wetland on the Gold Coast has been declared as Queensland’s second Conserved Area.
The 146‑hectare wetland supports threatened species including
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Alcohol amplifies the body’s savoury craving
By David Raubenheimer, Amanda Grech and Stephen J Simpson
Have you ever wondered why savoury foods like chips, nachos and salted nuts go so well with a beer or glass of
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