Breakthrough brings ‘Holy Grail’ of medicine closer
Stanford Medicine researchers say they have made an “astonishing step” towards a universal vaccine that could protect humans from a wide variety of viruses and
Read more24 February 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Carney to visit Australia
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Australia from March 3 to 6, 2026.
It is Mr Carney’s first visit to Australia since he took on the top job and comes
Read more24 February 2026
Lee Kernaghan to perform in outback tourism campaign
Country music star Lee Kernaghan will kick up some red dust in outback Queensland as part of a government bid to boost tourism and support communities impacted by the
Read more23 February 2026
Sugar farmers facing global pressures and weak prices
By Chris Punzell
The 2026 sugar season is unfolding against a backdrop of strong crop potential in key producing regions, yet overshadowed by a persistent global
Read more23 February 2026
Hinchliffe appointed as Consul-General to NZ
Former Queensland Transport and Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe has been appointed as Australian Consul General in Auckland, New Zealand.
Mr Hinchliffe has
Read more23 February 2026
Pompeii photographic exhibition opens at HOTA
Pompeii – a once-thriving Roman city preserved forever under molten ash is the subject of a new exhibition at the Home of the Arts (HOTA) on the Gold Coast.
Acclaimed
Read more23 February 2026
Jim Henson’s Muppets at QAGOMA Sept 2026 – April 2027
Kermit the frog and Miss Piggy are coming to QAGOMA’s as part of a landmark exhibition of The Muppets and the Jim Henson team who built them.
From September 12, 2026
Read more23 February 2026
Of Monsters and Men to tour Aus in May
Of Monsters and Men (OMAM) will tour Australia in May to promote their latest album, All is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade.
The globally recognised indie band, who
Read more23 February 2026
Strong year for acquisitions by international buyers
Queensland recorded 264 merger and acquisition deals in 2025, including a record 67 acquisitions by international buyers.
The annual Pitcher Partners Deal Pulse,
Read more23 February 2026
Older influencers are the new go-to travel gurus
Older social media influencers are increasingly driving tourism behaviour through their “authenticity, wisdom and relatability”.
A study by The University of
Read more23 February 2026