Private schools cleared to deliver global programs
Approved Queensland non-government schools will be able to deliver educational programs to students outside of Australia under new laws passed this week.
Independent
Read more25 June 2026
Stubborn inflation keeps dodging and weaving
By Shane Rodgers
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was at a stubborn 4 percent in the year to May, giving regulators little guidance on whether it is energised or
Read more24 June 2026
‘Hearing glasses’ registered for the Australian market
Glasses designed to help people with moderate hearing loss are now available in Australia.
Nuance Audio said the glasses had been registered with the Therapeutic Goods
Read more24 June 2026
Lukewarm business response to Queensland budget
Queensland business groups have given a lukewarm response to this week’s State Budget.
Business Chamber Queensland described it as a missed opportunity to lay the
Read more24 June 2026
What will be the impact of the super El Niño event?
By David Fleming-Muñoz and David Ubilava
Climate models are now confidently projecting the world will experience a very strong El Niño weather event this year.
For
Read more24 June 2026
Tax and finance changes that come into effect on July 1
By Liz Minchin and Victoria Thieberger
July 1 ushers in a new financial year – and a raft of changes that will affect both workers and businesses.
From changes in
Read more24 June 2026
Area 51 space age playground to open at Skygate
Space age indoor playground Area 51 will open at Skygate near Brisbane Airport in 2027.
The facility will cover more than 7000 square metres, making it the largest
Read more24 June 2026
Daryl Braithwaite calls time after six decades of live gigs
Legendary Australian performer Daryl Braithwaite has announced his retirement from live gigs.
Braithwaite has been a regular on the touring circuit for nearly 60 years
Read more24 June 2026
Queensland Budget focuses on cost of living and services
The Queensland Government has delivered a State Budget it says is built around better services and cost of living savings without new or increased taxes.
It said the
Read more23 June 2026
Monoculture is a recurring Australian theme
By Frank Bongiorno
Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club address last week reminded us she doesn’t like multiculturalism.
She sees immigration as responsible for
Read more23 June 2026