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Brisbane Festival 23-day program is underway

The 2026 Brisbane Festival program is underway, featuring 23 days of performance and public art. It is the first year of the festival under new Artistic Director Ebony

Funding deal secured for Gympie Music Muster

The Queensland Government has announced three-year guaranteed funding for the Gympie Music Muster. The country music festival, held at the town of Gympie north of Noosa

‘Trendy’ Mahjong is having a global moment

By Aaron Teo From designer tile sets and “mahjong parties” to growing numbers of clubs and classes, the centuries-old Chinese tile game Mahjong is becoming trendy

Straddie Arts Trail brings creativity and stories alive

The Straddie Arts Trail is returning for its fifth year later this month. From August 14-16 visitors to North Stradbroke Island (aka Minjerribah) can enjoy art, design,

RNA to undergo multi-million dollar transformation

The RNA Showgrounds will undergo a $287.5 million transformation with construction to start in September, after the 2026 Ekka. The major upgrades include a 20,000 seat

The Laidley Spring Festival to bloom in September

One of Queensland’s most authentic country celebrations, the Laidley Spring Festival will be back in September 2026. Join the dog-friendly festival for vibrant street

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Depression found to have strong link to gut health

Queensland researchers have discovered a strong link between gut health and depression. A study by Brisbane-based QIMR Berghofer looked at the genetic relationship

Sugar tax could ‘prolong life and prevent cavities’

A new study shows a 20 percent sugar tax could add years to human life and prevent millions of tooth cavities. Griffith University researchers say the tax could prevent

Grim threshold crossed in spread of bird flu

By Jane Younger Australia has crossed another grim threshold in its H5N1 bird flu outbreak. For the first time, the virus has infected an Australian mainland mammal: a

Major study links coffee habit to healthier bodies

A new study has linked habitual coffee consumption to healthier body composition and enhanced sex hormones. Research by the University of Oulu found the benefits of

Tobacco tax push ‘unlikely to stop illicit cigarette trade’

By Becky Freeman, Christina Watts and Sam Egger One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has called for a 75 percent cut to the tobacco tax and a freeze on any price indexation

COVID linked to reactivation of dormant viruses

COVID-19 has been found to reactivate certain chronic viruses that have been dormant in the body. Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital say there is emerging

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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

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

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

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

Brazil to play in Queensland in World Cup aftermath

Brazil will play two matches against the Socceroos in Queensland to mark the soccer World Cup homecoming. The matches will be played in Brisbane and Townsville in

Queensland secures historic ANZAC Day rugby test

Queensland has secured a six-year deal to host an ANZAC Day Bledisloe Cup rugby test every two years. The fixture between the Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks

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Events

Brisbane Festival 23-day program is underway

Funding deal secured for Gympie Music Muster

‘Trendy’ Mahjong is having a global moment

Straddie Arts Trail brings creativity and stories alive

RNA to undergo multi-million dollar transformation

The Laidley Spring Festival to bloom in September

Health

Depression found to have strong link to gut health

Sugar tax could ‘prolong life and prevent cavities’

Grim threshold crossed in spread of bird flu

Major study links coffee habit to healthier bodies

Tobacco tax push ‘unlikely to stop illicit cigarette trade’

COVID linked to reactivation of dormant viruses

Sport

Proposal puts world soccer ‘on the brink of war’

Global Youth Sevens set to hit Sunshine Coast

Retailers score as fans embrace World Cup experience

Titanic takeover delivers dream visit for Warriors

Brazil to play in Queensland in World Cup aftermath

Queensland secures historic ANZAC Day rugby test