First change in leading cause of death in 100 years
Dementia has passed heart disease as the leading cause of Australian deaths – the first change in this measure for more than 100 years.
The change reflects different
Read more9 July 2026
Teens have a growing ambition to start businesses
A large proportion of Australian teenagers aspire to start businesses as side hustles or an alternative to traditional work.
National Australia Bank research, released
Read more9 July 2026
More zzz’s needed to catch sleep apnoea
One night of testing may not be enough to correctly diagnose sleep apnoea, according to new research.
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a common disorder in which breathing
Read more8 July 2026
New manufacturing hub for Maryborough
A new Manufacturing Hub to help businesses innovate and grow will be established in the Queensland city of Maryborough.
The $925 000 facility will be housed at the
Read more8 July 2026
Lack of data means Peptide risks are largely unknown
By Samuel Cornell and Timothy Piatkowski
Peptide may not yet be the 2026 Oxford Word of the Year, but it must surely be in the running.
From your friendly neighbourhood
Read more8 July 2026
‘Normalised’ China relationship faces first big test
By Michelle Grattan
On various measures, the Albanese government has been a lot more successful than its Morrison predecessor in dealing with Beijing, although this has
Read more8 July 2026
Global job market resilient as real wages stagnate
The job market is remaining resilient across most OECD countries but real wages are at a five-year low.
The OECD Employment Outlook 2026, released last night, also
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Australia shores up Pacific treaties as China fires missiles
By Joanne Wallis and Salote Tagivakatini
As part of his tour of the Pacific, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a significant defence treaty with his Fijian
Read more7 July 2026
Toombul to include hotel, 4 towers and commercial space
The site of the old Toombul shopping centre is set to include a hotel, four residential towers, plus retail, restaurants, services and green space with a total footprint
Read more7 July 2026
Twin pharmacists battle online health misinformation
Twin sister Queensland pharmacists have launched a healthcare information platform to help counter the rise of online misinformation.
Miranda Chan and Courtney Oar said
Read more7 July 2026