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Mount Isa Rodeo ready to show its feminine side

Tickets are now on sale for the Mount Isa Rodeo with a big push this year to attract women and for singles to meet “cowboy and cowgirls” from across the country. The

Brisbane welcomes more than 500 new citizens

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has welcomed more than 500 new citizens from 64 countries in a massive Australia Day citizenship ceremony at City Hall today. The

Lighting a candle of hope in a day of mourning

The National Day of Mourning for the victims of the December 14 Bondi Beach shootings will be marked today with a minute of silence and lights in the sky. Everyone is

Foodie festival Night Feast shifts seasons

Brisbane’s month-long festival of food Night Feast is being moved to winter in 2026, two months earlier than previous years, to make the most of the cooler weather

Australia Day 2026 Brisbane events & celebrations

Australia Day 2026 is expected to be bigger than ever. If you’re wondering what’s on around Greater Brisbane for the long weekend, here is a round-up of

BrisAsia Festival celebrates Year of the Horse

2026 will bring fresh energy to the 14th BrisAsia Festival as it celebrates the Year of the Horse which is characterised by its energetic and adventurous

Health

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30 percent increase in childhood blood cancer

The number of children with blood cancer has risen by almost 30 percent over the past 20 years, according to Leukaemia Foundation figures. The foundation said that, if

Do the health benefits of fish oil stack up?

By Mary Bushell Fish oil, also known as omega-3, is one of the most popular dietary supplements. It’s often promoted to protect the heart, boost mood, reduce

Research unlocks why some people get bad colds

Scientists are closer to understanding why some people get bad colds and others don’t. Research released this week by the Yale School of Medicine shows your chances of

Can we trust the bots for health advice?

By Julie Ayre, Adam Dunn and Kirsten McCaffery Many of us already use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT for health advice. They give quick,

Research opens door for future anti-aging drugs

New research could help pave the way for future drugs to counter the effects of aging. A Queensland team has discovered a new “stress reduction role” for a naturally

Toxic tattoo ink needs a rethink

Tattoo ink sold in Australia does not meet international safety standards and contains toxic metals and carcinogenic materials, according to a study published in the

Sport

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Bradman’s Baggy Green attracts record auction price

One of legendary cricketer Sir Donald Bradman’s rare Baggy Green caps was sold at auction today for $460,000. Lloyds Auctions said it was the highest price ever

Netball shoots for a place at Brisbane 2032

More than 60,000 sporting fans have so far signed an online pledge to support netball being included in the Brisbane 2032 Games. The push is being led by Aussie netball

Free sports equipment tool trialled in Redlands

A free, on-demand, sports equipment vending machine is being trialled in two council parks in south-east Queensland. Redland City Council Major Jos Mitchell said Council

Hill climbs into fundraising for para athletes

A Brisbane occupational therapist (OT) is looking to help bridge the gap between ambition and participation for para athletes. Jess Hill plans to run 50km a day for 50

Matildas create Asian Cup ticket frenzy on Gold Coast

Matildas fans have rushed to secure their seats at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup next year, with first tickets to the national football team’s Gold Coast match sold

Aussie airports land passenger records

A Thursday in September was the busiest day in Australia for airline travel since before the pandemic, with Brisbane Airport recording it busiest day ever in that

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