Alfred forecast map. \ Newsreel

Fair weather fuels stronger economic growth

Australia’s economy bounced back in the June quarter as it shrugged off the impact of weather events in the first few months of 2025. Australian Bureau of Statistics
Read more 3 September 2025
Woman snorkelling in Australia. | Newsreel

Marine sector dives in and steps on the gas

Booming domestic tourism and increased natural gas activity have contributed to an almost 20 percent jump in the value of Australia’s multi-billion-dollar marine
Read more 3 September 2025
Stalker. | Newsreel

Domestic violence offenders to be tracked 24/7

A round-the-clock GPS tracking trial of domestic violence offenders will be rolled out in two Queensland centres. State Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
Read more 3 September 2025
Father’s day

A gift guide for every type of Father’s Day dad

If you still haven’t found the perfect gift for Father’s Day on Sunday, we’ve done the research so you don’t have to. Whether your dad is in to food, travel,
Read more 3 September 2025
Brent Hill

Brent Hill named Brisbane 2032 Chief Marketing Officer

The task of promoting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the responsibility of the former CEO of Tourism Fiji. Brisbane 2032 CEO Cindy Hook said
Read more 3 September 2025
Cj Hendry's Pink Chairs. | Newsreel

State Library home for Cj’s Pink Chairs

Iconic pink chairs, which have graced the art worlds of Italy and the United States, now have a permanent home in Brisbane. The “inflated” chairs, made by
Read more 3 September 2025
Adelaide Street tunnel smoke testing.

Community access to Adelaide Street tunnel before opening

Brisbane residents will be able to walk through the new Adelaide Steet tunnel before it becomes buses only at the end of the month. A community day will be held on
Read more 3 September 2025
Brisbane Riverstage. | Newsreel

Stage set for a music makeover by the river

Brisbane’s Riverstage is on the lookout for a long-term custodian to upgrade and future-proof the inner-city music venue. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said an
Read more 3 September 2025
Sad elderly person. | Newsreel

Jump in older people dying from an overdose

By Suzanne Nielsen and Tina Lam When we talk about drug overdose deaths, many of us imagine a problem that affects young people. But new data from Australia’s Annual
Read more 2 September 2025
Coal haulage truck. | Newsreel

Australia registers ninth consecutive current account deficit

Australia’s current account balance improved slightly last quarter, but still added to a long run of deficits stretching back more than two years. Australian Bureau of
Read more 2 September 2025