RBA to remove card surcharges
The RBA will remove surcharges on debit, prepaid and credit cards on eftpos, Mastercard and Visa card networks from October 1, 2026.
The move is expected to save
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Over 10,000 Australians flee the Middle East
More than 10,000 Australians have returned from the Middle East since the outbreak of war in the region.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong thanked regional partners
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UQ researchers receive prestigious awards
Two University of Queensland (UQ) researchers have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science for their contributions to the understanding of space and human
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Rock art casts new light on mysterious Tasmanian tiger
By Paul Taçon, Andrea Jalandoni, Joey Nganjmirra and Sally May
Extinct animals have long fascinated people around the world – from dinosaurs, to giant kangaroos, to
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Strong evidence emerges of vaping cancer link
By Bernard Stewart
As early as the 1880s, there was evidence that smoking tobacco damaged your lungs. But it took almost 100 years to definitively show that smoking
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Major Brisbane road and rail closures in April
There will be major Brisbane road and rail closures over the school holidays in April, with a Story Bridge shut down, plus Beenleigh, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast train
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Fuel excise temporarily halved to stifle fuel price hikes
The Federal Government will halve the fuel excise on petrol and diesel for three months in an effort to take the edge of rising fuel prices.
The $2.55 billion move was
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Push to curb young financial talent brain drain
The Queensland Futures Institute (QFI) will launch a new program in April to help keep young finance talent in the state.
This is one of a series of initiatives the
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Find your “Mini-me” at the Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival
Dogs really do resemble their owners’ physical and personality traits according to scientific studies, and you too can find your perfect match at the Brisbane Dog
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People flocking to the regions as affordability bites
Brisbane had a net outflow of people to the regions in 2025, with many believed to be chasing jobs and housing affordability.
Across Australia, three times more people
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