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What’s On – school holiday events for Easter April 2026

Hop on down for some school holiday fun this Easter with our list of the top things to do to keep kids, teenagers and even the adults entertained in April 2026. BRISBANE

2026 Horizon Festival returns to Sunshine Coast in May

The 2026 Horizon Festival marks its 10th year on the Sunshine Coast with a bold and creative intersection of arts and culture from May 1-10. Live music, dance, visual

Tivoli Drive-In final farewell

It’s the end of an era with the last movie to show at the Tivoli Drive-In Theatre at Ipswich tomorrow night. The theatre, which opened in 1976, will screen Takeover:

Buckle up at the Beaudesert rodeo this weekend

Hold on to your seats – the Beaudesert rodeo is on February 27-28 with top bull riding, freestyle motocross, live music and family entertainment. The two-day 2026

Kim Wilde announces new Australian tour

British singer Kim Wilde has announced new Australian concerts in 2026. Ticketmaster announced this morning that the Kim Wilde Closer Tour would include shows in

Big lift in Suncorp Stadium concert cap

The Queensland Government will lift the cap on concerts at Suncorp Stadium in the hope that more big acts will be attracted to Brisbane. The change means up to 21

Health

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People

Sleep habits falling short of health targets

The vast majority of Australians do not have consistent bedtimes and most people fall short of eight hours sleep a night. Only one in four people have consistent

‘Death switch’ may hold key to shutting off Alzheimer’s

An Alzheimer’s disease “death switch” has been discovered that may hold the key to switching off the illness in the brain. Alzheimer’s is believed to be caused

New flu vaccine options for children and the over-50s

With flu season looming, new vaccination options have been announced for Queensland children and people aged over 50. The Queensland Government said on the weekend that

RideWest hits the country roads to support mental health

Next month a peloton of lycra-clad city cyclists will head west to raise funds to support the mental health of rural and remote Queenslanders. RideWest is held every two

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Community, Environment, Health

Doctors warn petrol reliance is harming our health

Doctors are calling on the Federal Government to speed up the shift to clean energy to help combat physical and mental health issues. Doctors for the Environment

New physical activity guidelines still won’t be enough

By Matthew Mclaughlin, Jo Salmon and Peter McCue The Federal Government has just released updated physical activity guidelines for adults and older adults (aged 65+) for

Sport

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Community

Upgrades for Brisbane suburban sports facilities

Upgrades have been announced for four suburban sporting facilities in Brisbane. Brisbane City Council announced this week that improvements had been approved for:North

Applications closing for grassroots sport funding

Applications for funding under the Queensland Government’s Games On! program for local sporting clubs close tomorrow (March 18). The program is already supporting 119

Australian Cooper Woods wins gold at the Winter Olympics

Australia has won its first gold medal of the Winter Olympic with Cooper Woods taking out the men’s moguls in a nail-biting finish. Woods was in top form throughout

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

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