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Resurging tourism blasts through the one million barrier

The monthly volume of tourists visiting Australia has broken through the one million barrier for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Figures released by
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Macbeth re-told for Shake & Stir 20th anniversary

Shakespeare’s most gripping tragedy, Macbeth, will be re-told by acclaimed production house Shake & Stir in celebration of its 20th anniversary. The Brisbane-based
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Universities facing ‘imperfect but essential’ changes

By Alex Zelinsky Lasting policy reforms, almost always, have difficult beginnings. Think Medicare, the Superannuation Guarantee, or the National Disability Insurance
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Hilton to open new hotel in the Ipswich CBD

The city of Ipswich, west of Brisbane, will be the site of a $53 million Hilton hotel complex, to be completed in 2028. The project is a result of an agreement between
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Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek loses cancer battle

American actor James Van Der Beek has died after a three-year battle with colorectal cancer. The actor’s family announced his passing today. In a post on social media
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Is Wuthering Heights really a great love story?

By Jodi McAlister Emerald Fennell’s film of Wuthering Heights, starring Australian actors Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff and Margot Robbie as Catherine, bills itself as
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Guidelines released for residential housing boost fund

The Queensland Government has released guidelines for the next round of the Residential Activation Fund. The latest funding tranche, of $500 million, is designed to
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Car servicing put on hold as cost pressures bite

Nearly half of Australian car owners say they are delaying servicing their vehicles as cost-of-living pressures continue to impact spending patterns. Research released
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Growing psychological injury claims require early action

The rapid growth of workers’ compensation claims for psychiatric injury means organisations need to act early to protect staff and mitigate risk. McCullough Robertson
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Taylor resigns from shadow cabinet ready for challenge

By Michelle Grattan Leadership aspirant Angus Taylor resigned from the shadow cabinet on Wednesday night, but when the Liberal Party will vote on the leadership remained
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