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‘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

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

Health

Portrait of a baby fur seal (long-nosed fur sea) (Arctocephalus forsteri) on the earthquake uplifted shores of Kaikoura on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand.

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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

Tickling is a cross-cultural screaming sensation

By Anina Rich We’ve all been tickled. We all know our ticklish spots, and we all know how we respond when these are tickled: helpless laughter, attempts at escape,

New heart map opens the way for better treatments

Queensland researchers have created a highly detailed map of the chemical signals that control heart function. They say this will open “new avenues” for the

Sport

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

Community

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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