Japan grappling with the implications of a foreigner influx
By Peter Chai
Japan is experiencing historically high numbers of foreigners. Its population is shrinking, and its workforce is ageing, driving foreign labour to
Read more9 June 2026
Vocational training stigma holding back economy
By Kellie McGlynn and Shaun Rawolle
At the end of each school year, we see the same ritual play out. Year 12 results are released and newspapers publish league tables,
Read more9 June 2026
Small business texts risk being caught in scam crackdown
By Mohiuddin Ahmed
From July 1, when you get a text claiming to be from the Australian Taxation Office, Australia Post or any other organisation, the first thing to
Read more9 June 2026
International film festival ‘paused’ for 2026
The Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) will be “paused” in 2026 and redesigned under a different operating model.
Screen Queensland said this week that the
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State backs coal future with 21-year mine extension
The Queensland Government has signalled that coal power will not be phased out for “decades to come” with a 21-year extension of a mine near Kingaroy.
The
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New tenders opening for upgrade of the Bruce Highway
More than 50 new tenders are being opened for design and construction projects on Queensland’s notorious Bruce Highway.
The State and Federal Governments announced
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Loganholme couple discover lotto win via social media
A couple from Loganholme discovered their $1.6 million Gold Lotto win while casually scrolling through Facebook.
The Queensland residents made the life-changing
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Paul McCartney back in the Australian top 10
Prolific former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney’s The Boys of Dungeon Lane has debuted on the Australian ARIA charts at number 5.
This marks 83-year-old Sir Paul’s 18th
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Some weight-loss drugs may help prevent breast cancer
A major study has identified a potential link between some weight-loss medication and a lower risk of breast cancer.
An analysis of more than 110,000 women found those
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Retirement decisions becoming harder in fragile system
Longer life expectancy, rising living costs and market instability are putting increased pressure on retirees trying to achieve sustainable income.
Many are likely to
Read more8 June 2026