5 h. ago Price tag for opening of Parramatta Powerhouse edges towards $50 million

The museum has locked in three major artists for its opening program, including a British stage designer associated with U2’s Las Vegas concerts.

Economics

5 h. ago Thousands of high school students shun ‘two years of hell’ in favour of vocational VCE

The vocational major VCE has breathed new life into vocational education and training in Victorian schools, but there are calls for the government to do more.

Politics

5 h. ago Price tag for opening of Powerhouse Parramatta edges towards $50 million

The museum has locked in three major artists for its opening program, including a British stage designer associated with U2’s Las Vegas concerts.

Economics

19 h. ago Rising Qld star headlines new tourism campaign with Madonna classic

Fresh off the stage from her tour with Dua Lipa, Brisbane-born Kita Alexander has been recruited to give interstate visitors “That Holiday Feeling”.

Politics

25 h. ago Wrexham one step from Premier League as Hollywood story continues

The Welsh soccer club, watched on by jubilant owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have won an unprecedented third straight promotion.

Politics

29 h. ago Masterly chaos as Steve Coogan stars in stage reboot of Dr Strangelove

Armando Iannucci’s timely West End adaptation of the Stanley Kubrick classic can now be seen in cinemas.

Events

29 h. ago During parental leave, I yearned for my ‘old life’. Then I had an idea

As life continued and the world moved on without me, I began to write.

Politics

29 h. ago I may have been late to my writing career, but this is why it’s a blessing

For a long time, I was a bit sheepish about my late start, but I don’t feel like that now.

Politics

29 h. ago After becoming a parent, I developed an intense fear of dying

Research shows death anxiety rose across the globe during lockdown.

Politics

29 h. ago Want a Himalayan trek minus the red tape? Consider ‘Little Tibet’

The city of Leh is where snowcapped peaks and stellar stargazing meet.

Politics

29 h. ago Escape to nature without leaving the house with these interior accessories

Biophilic design is enjoying a moment in the sun. Bring the outside in with botanical motifs, floral prints and leafy green additions.

Politics

38 h. ago ‘Build bridges, not walls’: A swipe at Trump in cardinal’s powerful homily for Francis

In a powerful and at times pointed homily, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re has honoured the life and legacy of Pope Francis at his funeral.

Politics

42 h. ago Pope Francis ‘gave his life for all’ but he failed on one crucial challenge

Fr Frank Brennan says for the future of Catholicism, the next Pope must allow priests to marry, and do more to elevate women in the church.

Politics

67 h. ago ‘We’re trying to find something to fight about.’ Is it possible some couples don’t fight?

Actor George Clooney claims he has “never, ever” had a fight with his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. Three marriage counsellors weigh in on the good, the bad and the ugly in conflict resolution.

Politics

2 d. ago There’s a story in that: Brisbane Comedy Festival puts life at the centre of laughs

Janty Blair’s first solo show leverages a rich tapestry of life experiences, from love, sex and drugs, to osteo appointments and body aches.

Politics

2 d. ago ‘It’s unacceptable, it’s wrong’: Prince Harry calls for change to protect children online

Harry and his wife Meghan unveiled a memorial in New York to children who have lost their lives to the harms of the internet, expressing relief that their own kids are still too young for social media.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘I see you. I hear you’: How Warwick Schiller ‘reads’ the equine mind

The Australian-born trainer attracts a global following for his ability to understand horses – and one chestnut gelding taught him how.

Events

3 d. ago His birthday wasn’t picked from the barrel. He was conscripted anyway

Peter Curtin was conscripted into the army during the Vietnam War years. It upended his life. Two decades later, he learned his birthdate hadn’t even been drawn.

Politics

3 d. ago Lion, Wallaby and Gallipoli hero: Why the “extraordinary life” of Blair Swannell is finally being recognised

He was a madcap adventurer and one of only two men to play for both the British Lions and the Wallabies – before dying on the first day at Gallipoli. After a long campaign, he is finally being recognised.

Politics

3 d. ago Bold new plans for ‘living library' unveiled on eve of Anzac Day

Legacy Brisbane is showcasing timeless artefacts and first hand accounts from behind the battle lines to bring our veterans' memories to life.

Politics