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Tougher dangerous driving rules to activate in December

New laws to crack down on dangerous driving, including a doubling of penalties for drug driving, will come into force in December 2026. The laws include increased jail
Read more21 September 2026
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Australia edges towards a 40 million population

By Michelle Grattan Australia’s population is projected to reach 39.3 million in 2065-66, but its rate of growth will have slowed, according to the Intergenerational
Read more21 September 2026
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Crack down on ‘visa hopping’ by overseas students

By Peter Hurley and Melinda Hildebrandt The Australian government has announced visa changes making it harder for international students to bring their families with
Read more21 September 2026
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Sydney Sweeney ad ignites body image debate

By Vivienne Lewis Sydney Sweeney’s sports advertisement has been widely criticised by women athletes as sexualising athletes’ bodies. The advertisement, for sports
Read more21 September 2026
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New cues link Long COVID and POTS

Dizziness, fatigue, brain fog and a racing heart are commonly associated with Long COVID but new research suggests these symptoms may indicate POTS (Postural orthostatic
Read more17 September 2026
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Data centre health concerns move to centre stage

By Marion Burgess and John Davy  In the United States, areas such as Michigan have been hotspots for residents pushing back against data centre construction in their
Read more17 September 2026
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Arms race enters a dangerous new era in space

By Cassandra Steer US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink this week announced the United States has deployed what he called “on-orbit space control weapons”. This public
Read more17 September 2026
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Brisbane Powerhouse welcomes new venue

The Brisbane Powerhouse will gain a new venue in the form of a Spiegeltent which is being moved from Wynnum, to the site of the former Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor
Read more16 September 2026
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Containers for Change reforms to be implemented

Major Containers for Change reforms have been passed by the Queensland Parliament. The reforms have been designed to strengthen accountability, lift performance and
Read more16 September 2026
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Anxious parents are overprotecting their children

Social media and perceived world threats are encouraging overprotective and anxious parenting, according to new research. The Griffith University research surveyed 909
Read more16 September 2026