Teenagers glued to their phones may be doing more than just doomscrolling — they could be sabotaging their health, according to new research linking excessive social media use to poor dietary habits. A global study led by the University of Queensland has revealed that adolescents who frequently or compulsively use […]
Queensland
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on the southeastern coast of Queensland and northern New South Wales, authorities have intensified emergency measures to protect residents from its imminent impact. The cyclone, currently classified as a Category 2 system, is anticipated to make landfall between late Friday and early Saturday, bringing […]
Tens of thousands of Australians gathered at Invasion Day rallies across the country on January 26 to protest the national celebration of Australia Day. The date, which marks the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788, has become increasingly contentious. Many Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians refer to […]
Senator Mehreen Faruqi has won a groundbreaking court case against Pauline Hanson, who was ordered to delete a racist tweet telling Faruqi to “piss off back to Pakistan.” The Federal Court’s ruling marks a decisive stand against hate speech in Australian politics, holding Hanson accountable for her harmful words. The […]
The federal government’s push for tougher deportation laws is facing renewed criticism in the wake of a recent ruling by the High Court. The ruling, delivered last Friday, authorises the indefinite detention of non-citizens who resist deportation, stirring fresh opposition from political adversaries and community organisations. In March, the Government […]
The Queensland state election will be held in October. A YouGov poll for The Courier Mail, conducted April 9–17 from a sample of 1,092 people, gave the Liberal National Party a 56–44% lead over Labor, a four-point gain for the LNP since the early October 2023 YouGov poll. Primary votes were 44% […]
Australia’s Ahmadiyya community united in grief on Sunday evening, commemorating the victims of Saturday’s tragic Bondi Junction massacre. Among the six lives lost was Faraz Tahir, a 30-year-old security guard at Westfield shopping centre. Queensland man Joel Cauchi, 40, went on a stabbing spree, claiming Tahir’s life. Tahir, who sought […]
In the heart of Queensland, amidst the bustling legal landscape, Sheetal Deo stands tall as a beacon of change and inclusivity. With a vision to bridge the gap between legal aid and accessibility, she founded Shakti Legal Solutions, a groundbreaking initiative that champions inclusion and empowerment. On this International Women’s […]
Exercise is a powerful tool in fighting depression, underscoring its pivotal role in treatment plans, medical experts say. Depression, which affects one in five Australians and is the leading cause of disability globally, presents a multifaceted challenge to mental and physical well-being. Researchers at the University of Queensland have found […]
Adelaide is buzzing with excitement as the talented Shantae Barnes-Cowan, a 20-year-old Adnyamathanha woman hailing from Whyalla, has been nominated for Best Lead Actress in Film at the AACTA Awards. The recognition comes for her compelling portrayal of Murra in the Australian drama Sweet As, a coming-of-age masterpiece that debuted […]
