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Previews – Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: Day -1

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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

Tickets on sale for the Gold Coast BLEACH Festival 2026

The Gold Coast’s leading contemporary arts celebration BLEACH Festival features a mix of 50 free and ticketed works from October 1-11, 2026. The transformative program

Bluey will be a highlight for Picnic on Kings celebration

The signature event for the Sunshine Coast’s The Curated Plate festival will be held on Kings Beach Caloundra on July 25, 2026. Picnic on Kings will transform the

Junior bodyboarding championships at the Gold Coast

Australian bodyboarding champions will battle the Gold Coast surf in the International Boarding Committee (IBC) Future Pro’s Junior World Tour Rising Series on July

Sunshine Coast to host Australian Deaf Games from July 4-11

The Australian Deaf Games will be held on the Sunshine Coast from July 4-11, 2026. Recognised as the pinnacle multi-sport event for deaf athletes in Australia, around 20

Health

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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

Young people more likely to admit mental struggles

By Sabrina Lenzen Ask any parent, teacher or GP and they will tell you young people seem to be doing worse, mentally, than they used to. National surveys back them

Short sauna sessions boost the body’s immune response

A new study has found that a single sauna session is enough to boost the body’s immune system. University of Eastern Finland researchers found a single 30-minute sauna

First change in leading cause of death in 100 years

Dementia has passed heart disease as the leading cause of Australian deaths – the first change in this measure for more than 100 years. The change reflects different

Lack of data means Peptide risks are largely unknown

By Samuel Cornell and Timothy Piatkowski Peptide may not yet be the 2026 Oxford Word of the Year, but it must surely be in the running. From your friendly neighbourhood

Twin pharmacists battle online health misinformation

Twin sister Queensland pharmacists have launched a healthcare information platform to help counter the rise of online misinformation. Miranda Chan and Courtney Oar said

Sport

Community

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

Suncorp Stadium mega-screen facelift plans unveiled

Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium will undergo its largest upgrade in more than 20 years ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The facelift includes an

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