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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

Queensland action plan for nightlife economy unveiled

Queensland’s bid to reinvigorate its nightlife involves a new vision to grow safer, more vibrant entertainment precincts, and support local venues and musicians. The

Does the Commonwealth still have any relevance?

By Benjamin T. Jones This week the 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin in Glasgow. With the FIFA World Cup only just in the rearview mirror, Australians will once again

Expanded city markets to help drive CBD visitors

Brisbane city visitors will have access to an expanded range of market offerings from September 2026. The Brisbane City Markets, which operate every Wednesday, will

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Brisbane City Council has released design concepts for the new western suburbs bikeway.

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Details released for ‘missing link’ Brisbane bikeway

Brisbane City Council has announced details of a new cycling link between the Western Freeway Bikeway and the Bicentennial Bikeway. It says this will mean a safer, more

Some good news for moderate wine drinkers

A major study of alcohol consumption has confirmed the long-term health dangers but also found some good news for moderate wine drinkers. The study, reported by Science

Ariana Grande health speculation asks the wrong question

By Vivienne Lewis Every time a celebrity appears to lose weight, the same debate begins. Some people say we shouldn’t comment on another person’s body. Others argue

Mindfulness appears to slow the passage of time

By Amy Errmann Ask someone if they’d rather take $5 today or $10 next week and they’ll know which option is better. Yet that idea of “today” can have a magnetic

Australian bird flu cases are taking off

By Jane Younger The spread of H5N1 birdflu is worsening. At the time of writing, Australia has 53 confirmed detections in wild seabirds across five states. In South

Singing out loud reduces stress and pain, and feels good

By Kathleen Mikkelsen Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to sing in the shower? Or why turning up the radio up in the middle of a traffic jam and singing out

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Portrait of a passionate female fan celebrating during an Argentine football match in the stands

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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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Straddie Arts Trail brings creativity and stories alive

RNA to undergo multi-million dollar transformation

The Laidley Spring Festival to bloom in September

Queensland action plan for nightlife economy unveiled

Does the Commonwealth still have any relevance?

Expanded city markets to help drive CBD visitors

Health

Details released for ‘missing link’ Brisbane bikeway

Some good news for moderate wine drinkers

Ariana Grande health speculation asks the wrong question

Mindfulness appears to slow the passage of time

Australian bird flu cases are taking off

Singing out loud reduces stress and pain, and feels good

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