Community
The Aussie Bird Count is on for 2026
Thousands of Australians are joining the Aussie Bird Count to take a national snapshot of the birds around us until October 25, 2026.
One in six Australian birds faces
Read more20 October 2026
Community, Events
Queensland rugby league fans can meet world cup stars
Rugby League World Club fans in Brisbane, Townsville and the Gold Coast will have the chance to meet the players at training sessions, while players will visit school
Read more19 October 2026
Community, Events
What’s on in Brisbane for Christmas 2026
If you are wondering what to do in Brisbane for Christmas 2026, read our events, activities and entertainment guide for what’s on over the festive season.
Ebenezer
Read more15 October 2026
Community, Events
Brisbane secures conference with 30,000 delegates
Brisbane has secured a 2027 International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses which will attract more than 30,000 attendees.
The event is expected to inject $28 Million
Read more14 October 2026
Arts, Community, Events
Melt Festival 2026 expands with Dolly Parton Hoe-Down
In a celebration of queer arts, culture and community, the Melt Festival’s 2026 expanded program includes a Dolly Parton night, a high-speed sewing showdown, and Surf
Read more1 October 2026
Community, Events
Pasifika Vibes Festival celebrates vibrant Pacific cultures
The Pasifika Vibes Festival, which celebrates the cultures of the Pacific, will be held at Pine Rivers Showgrounds at Lawnton on October 4 and 5, 2026.
The festival,
Read more28 September 2026
Community
One in three parents sometimes regret having kids
By Alison Fogarty, Grace McMahon and Monique Seymour
We’re often told parenting is one of the most rewarding things we’ll ever do.
But as many parents will attest,
Read more21 October 2026
Education & Research
Study reveals higher numbers with cardiac and stroke risk
Far more people are at some risk of heart attack and stroke than previously thought, according to research released today.
Researchers from Australian National
Read more20 October 2026
Community, Health
One in three Aussies tracks every step, sleep and workout
Wearable technology is one of Australia’s most popular preventative health tools, with one in three tracking their activity.
Fitness and activity tracking platforms
Read more19 October 2026
Community, Education & Research, Health, Research & Science
Blueberries found to help keep the blues away
People who consume blueberries daily are less likely to have ongoing down days, a new study shows.
Research just released by the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for
Read more19 October 2026
Community, Federal, Government, Health
Senate rejects controversial rebate removal for over 65s
By Michelle Grattan
The Senate has rejected the government’s controversial budget measure to remove the higher private health insurance rebate for people 65 and
Read more15 October 2026
Community, Health
Loneliness can steal six years of healthy living
Loneliness has been found to reduce a person’s healthy life by nearly six years.
The finding is worrying in a world where people have fewer friends and are mostly
Read more12 October 2026
Community
Brisbane starts push for global sport partnerships
Brisbane has begun a push to attract international sporting organisations ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Brisbane City Council is hoping the global push
Read more19 October 2026
Government
Queensland acts to preserve international cricket
Queensland is acting to protect its international cricket games by developing a hybrid wicket at The Gabba that can be transferred to the new Brisbane Stadium.
The
Read more21 September 2026
Community, Perspectives, Sport
Proposal puts world soccer ‘on the brink of war’
By David Rowe
A little over a week since the 2026 men’s World Cup final, world soccer appears on the brink of war.
The main battleground is a proposal from FIFA
Read more31 July 2026
Business, Community, Government, Local, Sport, Tourism
Global Youth Sevens set to hit Sunshine Coast
The world’s rugby union stars of tomorrow will descend on the Sunshine Coast this summer for the Global Youth Sevens.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the
Read more17 July 2026
Business, Community, Economy, Finances, Retail, Sport
Retailers score as fans embrace World Cup experience
As the FIFA World Cup heads to its final showdown this weekend, Australian retailers are counting the cash added to their bottom line since the tournament kicked off
Read more16 July 2026
Business, Community, Sport, Tourism
Titanic takeover delivers dream visit for Warriors
A New Zealand invasion of the Gold Coast in August will impact one of South-East Queensland’s tourism icons.
In the lead-up to the New Zealand Warriors’ upcoming NRL
Read more13 July 2026