Festitalia 2025

A slice of Italy comes to Brisbane on Sunday

For food that tastes just like an Italian Nonna would make, head to the 2025 Festitalia on this Sunday, September 7. Sample authentic Italian cuisine – from regional
Read more 2 September 2025
Fireworks display on the occasion of River Fire 2023 – as seen from Wilson Outlook Reserve

Brisbane streets close for Riverfire 2025. See list and times

Riverfire is the city’s biggest fireworks event, and for the first time 2025 will see three pilot-operated drones delivering some of the effects from Kangaroo
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The Lark Noni Hazlehurst

Noni Hazelhurst to star in a one-woman show

Acting legend Noni Hazelhurst stars in a one-woman show where she wrestles with a lifetime of bittersweet memories in a small pub slated for demolition. The Lark is
Read more 2 September 2025
Electric vehicle charging in snow. | Newsreel

Winter chill reduces electric vehicle battery life

Electric vehicle owners in Australia’s colder climates will need to factor in greater electricity use in winter months. A study which looked at EV usage in New
Read more 2 September 2025
Apartment complex. | Newsreel

Volatile unit segment drives down housing approvals

Unit approvals came off the boil in July leading to big drop in housing approvals. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the total number of
Read more 1 September 2025
Dreamworld theme park entrance sign. | Newsreel

State to control destiny of Dreamworld precinct

The State Government plans to take control of future development decisions surrounding the Dreamworld precinct on the northern Gold Coast. Deputy Premier and State
Read more 1 September 2025
Green vegetables. | Newsreel

ACCC sets sights on Aussie vegetable cartel

Four Australian fresh food producers have been accused of acting as a cartel when supplying to ALDI over a six-year period. Australian Competition and Consumer
Read more 1 September 2025
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Happy Birthday PNG, my forever “wantok”

By Susan Schwartz There are some birthdays you just don’t forget – turning 18, turning 50, and turning independent. On September 16, Papua New Guinea will blow out
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Landsborough Heritage Walk. | Newsreel

Stroll and scan Landsborough’s historic highlights

A smart phone and pair of walking shoes will help visitors to the Sunshine Coast unlock a slice of Queensland history. Sunshine Coast Division 1 Councillor Jenny
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Gold Coast Light Rail artist's impression. | Newsreel

No go for Gold Coast Light Rail to Coolangatta

The Queensland Government has pulled the pin on Stage 4 of the Gold Coast Light Rail project. Deputy Premier and State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Minister
Read more 1 September 2025