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Dust to fly at the Warwick Rodeo

Saddle up for Australia’s most famous rodeo and campdraft in Warwick when the nation’s toughest horse and bull riders will send the dust flying in a battle of

Global river experts flood into Brisbane

River experts from around the world have descended on Brisbane this week for an international convention. Hundreds of delegates are gathering in our own River city for

Sky Country stories part of Biosphere celebration

Hearing and seeing the stories of our country told in the skies will be a highlight of a star-studded festival on the Sunshine Coast. The Biosphere Festival, which runs

Riverfire crowd keep the fireworks in the sky

Queensland police made limited arrests on Saturday night as hundreds of thousands of people ventured into Brisbane City for Riverfire. With crowd estimates ranging

Police prepare for 400,000 Brisbane city visitors

Queensland Police are preparing for 400,000 people to descend on Brisbane city tomorrow for Riverfire. Riverfire Operations Commander Acting Superintendent Stewart Day

New Bansky chapter set to hit Brisbane

A more expansive Banksy exhibition will make its appearance in Brisbane in November. Managing Director of Muse Entertainment Kemal Gurkaynak said The Art of Banksy:

Health

Education

Fat cell key to limiting tissue damage from heart attack

A fat molecule which the body manufactures during trauma may hold the key to limiting tissue damage during a heart attack or stroke. Cornell University Associate

Sweet lure of caffeine replaces the fizz for Aussies

Fewer Australians are drinking soft drinks than a decade ago, but we’ve upped our coffee intake by almost 20 percent. New data released today by the Australian Bureau

New protein key to longer-lasting COVID-19 vaccines

Australian researchers have found a hidden protein within the SARS-CoV-2 virus that could lead to a more effective COVID-19 vaccine. La Trobe University lead researcher

Read this study, but not on the toilet

Taking your smartphone to the toilet risks becoming a real pain in your behind. A new United States study found that smartphone use on the toilet was associated with a

Jump in older people dying from an overdose

By Suzanne Nielsen and Tina Lam When we talk about drug overdose deaths, many of us imagine a problem that affects young people. But new data from Australia’s Annual

Shrew’s shrinkable brain offers new Alzheimer’s hope

A mammal which can shrink and regrow its brain could unlock future treatments for human brain conditions like Alzheimer’s. European researchers are studying the shrew

Sport

People

Brent Hill named Brisbane 2032 Chief Marketing Officer

The task of promoting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the responsibility of the former CEO of Tourism Fiji. Brisbane 2032 CEO Cindy Hook said

Bundesliga agreement to boost football in Queensland

Top-tier German soccer teams will play In Queensland under a new deal with one of the strongest European football leagues, the Bundesliga. State Environment and Tourism

$438,550 paid to preserve Bradman’s baggy green

The National Museum of Australis has spent more than $400,000 to secure a baggy green Australian cap worn by cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman. The historic cap was worn

Top cop to steer football operations at Perth Bears

The newest entry in Australia’s often scandal-plagued sport of rugby league is putting integrity at the heart the organisation. The Perth Bears Rugby League Club has

Fraudsters in form for footy finals frenzy

With tickets to the AFL finals on sale from today, footy fans are being warned to look out for scammers out for a big score. Australian Banking Association (ABA) CEO

Brisbane 2032 submissions build into the hundreds

Hundreds of submissions have been received to oversee and deliver the infrastructure needs of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Deputy Premier and State

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