Keir Starmer exits – Can anyone survive as UK PM?
By Nicholas Dickinson
Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the British Labour Party, and so ends his time as the UK’s prime minister.
In the end, despite his
Read more23 June 2026
Capital city to the regions drift hits a record high
Migration of people from capital cities to the regions has hit a record high as tree changers and sea changers seek out alternative housing, work and lifestyle
Read more23 June 2026
New technology roles for the Commonwealth Bank
The Commonwealth Bank has created two new executive technology roles, appointing Victoria Ledda to the role of Group Chief Information Officer, and Rodrigo Castillo as
Read more22 June 2026
Gold Coast economy hits $55 billion
The Gold Coast’s 2026 State of the City report shows the $55 billion economy has grown 25 percent since 2020-21.
The Gold Coast is growing faster than Greater Brisbane
Read more22 June 2026
Moreton Bay Central Lakes Walk opens with 3km track
A picturesque new 3km walking track with lake views, picnic shelters and green spaces has opened at Moreton Bay Central.
The $6 million project at the old Petrie Paper
Read more22 June 2026
ATO adjusts thousands of incorrect tax returns
The Australian Tax Office has adjusted more than 595,000 individual tax returns due to missing income, overstated deductions, tax credits and other discrepancies.
The
Read more22 June 2026
Revamped Judith Wright centre open for business
Rehearsal, studio and meeting spaces are now open for bookings at the rejuvenated Judith Wright Arts Centre in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.
A $10 million upgrade of
Read more22 June 2026
Quick budget changes highlight policy quicksand
By Michelle Grattan
Only a little more than a year into its second term and with Pauline Hanson turning politics upside down, the Albanese government finds itself in
Read more22 June 2026
New retail price gouging law will be hard to police
By Ray Steinwall
Australia’s new law on supermarket “price gouging” (also known as excessive pricing) starts on July 1, 2026.
It prohibits any very large
Read more22 June 2026
Heritage-listed Brisbane School of Arts to be sold
By Susan Schwartz
The heritage-listed Brisbane School of Arts building at 166 Ann St in the city will be sold after the Council failed to receive feasible proposals to
Read more19 June 2026