Coalition crisis deepens as shadow ministry implodes
By Michelle Grattan
The federal Coalition was imploding last night, with all Nationals frontbenchers, including leader David Littleproud, quitting the shadow
Read more22 January 2026
State construction ‘reset’ gets green light
The Queensland Government has accepted most of the recommendations of the Queensland Productivity Commission investigation of the state construction
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New Townsville aviation academy opens doors
The new Townsville Aviation Training Academy has opened its doors ready to train Australia’s Apache defence maintenance workforce.
The first intake of 35
Read more21 January 2026
Europe’s 5 options for Trump’s Greenland threats
By Ju Du and Oleksandr Shepotylo
Europe has five options for responding to Trump’s Greenland threats. None of them look good.
European negotiators believed they had
Read more21 January 2026
Toxic tattoo ink needs a rethink
Tattoo ink sold in Australia does not meet international safety standards and contains toxic metals and carcinogenic materials, according to a study published in the
Read more21 January 2026
Intriguing Tubular Bells to chime once more
One of history’s most intriguing musical success stories is returning to Australia this year, with ticket pre-sales starting today.
Mike Oldfield’s iconic
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Anti-hate laws passed in Federal Parliament
Legislation to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism in the wake of the December 14 Bondi Beach shootings has been passed by Federal Parliament.
The Combatting
Read more21 January 2026
Back-to-school spend trend sparks alarm bells
Retailers say early trends in back-school shopping reflect a “worrying pattern” of consumer spending.
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said back-to-school
Read more21 January 2026
Tims sworn in as Deputy Commissioner
Queensland’s new Deputy Commissioner of Regional Operations John Tims was sworn into the state police service role this week.
Deputy Commissioner Tims has served more
Read more21 January 2026
Tips for transitioning kids into school and childcare
A leading education and childcare provider says families need to be patient with their children as they adapt to “new normals” over the next few weeks.
While the
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