International ruling breaks right-to-strike deadlock
By Shae McCrystal
The International Court of Justice has just resolved a 14-year dispute over workers’ right to strike – giving trade unions worldwide a significant
Read more26 May 2026
Teals toy with forming party despite a history of tears
By Michelle Grattan
The flirtation by some “teals” with the idea of forming a new party is part of the major shakeup underway in our political system, mostly on its
Read more26 May 2026
Prison terms extended for dangerous criminals
Dangerous criminals who commit the most heinous crimes could remain behind bars for up to 10 more years under new laws announced by the Queensland Government.
Under the
Read more26 May 2026
Worried teachers struggle to combat AI plagiarism
By Susan Schwartz
Most teachers say they do not know how to prevent AI-related student plagiarism and are worried about the future impact on education, according to a
Read more25 May 2026
Beetlejuice the Musical on sale for Brisbane 2026 season
Beetlejuice the Musical returns to Brisbane in 2026, with tickets still available for the show which runs from June 7 to August 2 at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC.
Based on
Read more25 May 2026
Poor childhood eating triggers life-long bad habits
Eating unhealthy foods early in life can trigger life-long changes in the way the brain regulates eating, new research shows.
University College Cork scientists found
Read more25 May 2026
Super-energised deep space particle found in the sea
Massive black holes in space are believed to be blasting jets of matter directly to the Earth.
Scientists revealed this week that they had found a mysterious super
Read more25 May 2026
Work begins on Caboolture water park redevelopment
Work has begun on the new Centenary Lakes Regional Playground and Splash Park project at Caboolture.
The $14 million facility will include play structures, sensory
Read more25 May 2026
Tony Abbott to be new Liberal Party president
By Michelle Grattan
Former prime minister Tony Abbott will be the new federal president of the Liberal Party.
He has been nominated unopposed and will be installed when
Read more25 May 2026
One in four students receive special disability help
By Linda J. Graham and Callula Killingly
New data shows 27.2 percent of Australian students are receiving an adjustment for disability at school. This is up from 25.7
Read more25 May 2026