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$2.4 Billion Commonwealth-Queensland Agreement to Deliver 51,000 New Homes
AI Defence Firm Arkeus Moves to Queensland in $25 Million Expansion Deal
Woman dies after being struck on Pacific Motorway
Spearfisher killed in Australia's third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks
Israeli troops kill 7-month-old baby in West Bank, Palestinian officials say
New Reef 2050 Strategy Unveiled to Protect Great Barrier Reef
Queensland Honours Volunteers During National Volunteer Week 2026
Queensland Unveils New Gambling Harm Plan Backed by $17 Million Funding
Why is Australia buying used submarines? A naval expert answers key AUKUS questions
Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects direct talks
$2.4 Billion Commonwealth-Queensland Agreement to Deliver 51,000 New Homes
AI Defence Firm Arkeus Moves to Queensland in $25 Million Expansion Deal
Woman dies after being struck on Pacific Motorway
Spearfisher killed in Australia's third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks
Israeli troops kill 7-month-old baby in West Bank, Palestinian officials say
The Australian and Queensland Governments have launched a new long-term strategy aimed at improving water quality flowing into the Great Barrier Reef, describing it as one of the most important steps in strengthening the Reef's resilience for future generations.
The Queensland Government is recognising the vital contribution of volunteers across the State as National Volunteer Week 2026 begins from 18 to 24 May, highlighting the people who dedicate their time to strengthening local communities.
The Queensland Government has unveiled a new three-year strategy aimed at reducing gambling-related harm across the state, supported by more than $17 million in annual funding for support programs and services. The Gambling Harm Action Plan 2026-28 focuses on prevention, early intervention and improving access to support for Queenslanders impacted by gambling.
Some of the leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings this year at eye-popping valuations. From Anthropic to SpaceX to OpenAI, tech giants are looking to take their shares public to access more capital in the race to shape the technology’s future.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The American job market continues to show surprising strength – good news for President Donald Trump who has taken a beating in the polls over the surging gasoline prices that followed U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates will expand her giving to improve women’s health globally, pledging another $215 million to support contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives aimed at middle-aged women, including further study of menopause.
WASHINGTON (AP) – After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cut nine Navy officers, including all the women, from a promotion list, several female officers say they see the unusual intervention as a sign that their careers now have a ceiling and worry for the future generation of female military leaders.
CAIRO (AP) – Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait early Saturday, Bahrain’s government said, adding that they were intercepted. It called on Tehran to immediately cease attacks on Gulf neighbors that it deemed a “serious escalation.”
BEIRUT (AP) – Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people including three members of the Lebanese military, the Lebanese army and state media said, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump tried to create a near $1.8 billion fund that could be funneled to his supporters as a means of settling a lawsuit he filed against his own government – even arguing that he “gave up a lot of money in allowing” it. After drawing outcry in Congress and the courts, however, the White House is reconsidering the fund.
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