Sustainable home Noosa, Queensland. \ Newsreel

Homeowners set to reveal sustainability secrets

More than 200 eco-friendly homeowners will throw open their doors on Sunday and give away their sustainability secrets. The annual Sustainable House Day aims to showcase
Read more 1 May 2025
Rodger Cook. \ Newsreel

Olympic opportunity for gold-medal security

By Rodger Cook In a perfect world, the Olympic Games would be only about sport. In reality, every host city carries a heavy, often hidden, burden: the responsibility to
Read more 1 May 2025
Group of people. | Newsreel

Nine (updated) facts about Aussies born overseas

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the annual update to Australia’s population by country of birth. With data for 2024 now available, here are nine
Read more 1 May 2025
Inflation drop graphic. | Newsreel

Inflation drops despite Brisbane-based power spike

Australia recorded its lowest annual inflation rate since late 2021, despite a large quarterly rise. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of Prices Statistics
Read more 30 April 2025
Man threatening woman and child with closed fist. | Newsreel

New DV laws provide police with on-the-spot powers

Police will be able to issue on-the-spot 12-month Protection Directions under new legislation being tabled in Queensland Parliament this week. State Minister for the
Read more 30 April 2025
Home owners with keys. | Newsreel

Stamp duty on new homes disappears for first-time buyers

The abolition of stamp duty on new homes for first homes buyers in Queensland begins tomorrow (May 1). Premier David Crisafulli said the initiative would deliver an
Read more 30 April 2025
Aboriginal woman. | Newsreel

Call to amend social work approach in communities

Social workers are being urged to change their practices when working in First Nations communities. A University of South Australia (UniSA) study found current
Read more 30 April 2025
T2KO. | Newsreel

Cost of living pain impacts giving levels

Cost of living pressures have seen almost half of regular donors in Australia cut their level of giving over the past 12 months. The research, commissioned by Australia
Read more 30 April 2025
Businessman looking uncertain. | Newsreel

Rising uncertainty risks business paralysis

By John Simon and Ben Wang Uncertainty is everywhere these days. There is even uncertainty about the uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of Australia, for example, noted in
Read more 30 April 2025
Phantom Femme Fatale.

Mega schedule of events emerge on the Horizon

From street parties to whales in the sky, this year’s Horizon festival will feature entertainment options across the Sunshine Coast region. Horizon Creative Director
Read more 30 April 2025