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Expressions of interest open for new ecotourism projects

Expressions of interest have been opened for new ecotourism experiences across Queensland. This can include walking experiences, eco-accommodation, nature-based
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Starry nights to be protected on the Sunshine Coast

Queensland’s first internationally-recognised Dark Sky Reserve has been declared in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The declaration will keep a dark sky “window to
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The Brisbane Festival program for 2026

The Brisbane Festival 2026 program features an expansive celebration of art and community as imagined by new Artistic Director Ebony Bott. Tickets are on sale for
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The upsides of preschool-kindergarten in long-day care

Around Australia there are a multitude of options for families looking for the best preschool-kindergarten experience for their child before they move on to
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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
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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,
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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
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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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Nuclear Power Proposals Divide Queensland Communities

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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