Rare collections from John Laws’ estate to be auctioned
The estate of one of Australia’s most influential broadcasters, John Laws, will be auctioned. It includes more than 1000 rare and exceptional items, among them the
Read more20 May 2026
New Hope Island rail station comes online
The new Hope Island railway station on the Gold Coast is operational from this week.
Trains started stopping at the platforms on Monday. It is the second new train
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Whales travelled more than 14,000km on breeding trek
Humpback whales have been found to travel more than 14,000km between breeding grounds.
Research released today documented a new record for the greatest distances
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Skilled migrants a vital resource for regional business
By Claire Higgins and Louise Olliff
Regional Australia has long struggled to attract skilled workers away from urban centres. In the years since the pandemic, however,
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Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit dismissed in less than 2 hours
By Alexandra Andhov and Ian Murray
On Monday, a nine-member federal jury in Oakland, California took less than two hours to dismiss Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI
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State facing 11,000 shortfall in hotel rooms by 2032
Queensland’s hotel supply has “effectively stalled” while demand continues to accelerate, new research reveals.
Without massive improvements, the state is facing
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Courtney Stewart to leave La Boite role
La Boite Theatre Artistic Director and CEO Courtney Stewart has announced she will leave the theatre next month after four years at the helm.
In a statement, La Boite
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Demand for Brisbane property still to reach its peak
Brisbane is at the very beginning of a powerful property growth cycle which is expected to intensify and peak as the Games approach in 2032.
A report by Colliers titled
Read more19 May 2026
Three rescued as waters rise in northern NSW
Heavy rain and high tides are causing flooding in northern NSW, resulting in three rescues and multiple road closures.
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging
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AI-generated actors and films banned from Oscars
By Daniel Binns and Meg Thomas
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has adjusted the eligibility criteria for films vying for Oscars from 2027 onward.
Films
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