11+ hour, 30+ min ago   (281+ words) New Zealand tourism numbers are continuing to strengthen, with international visitor arrivals for July exceeding 2019 levels, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. Figures released today by Statistics New Zealand show 256,600 overseas visitor arrivals in July 2026, up 8.5 percent on July…...

14+ hour, 25+ min ago   (374+ words) Residents of Corrimal and surrounding suburbs can once again enjoy one of the region's most popular community hubs, with the Corrimal Community Centre and Library reopening today following four months of essential upgrade and maintenance works and a $1.7 million Council…...

11+ hour, 48+ min ago   (277+ words) Football fans, motorsport enthusiasts, friends and families are invited to come together at Bunjil Place Plaza this Spring as Bunjil Place broadcasts some of Australia's biggest sporting events live on the outdoor screen. Following the success of the FIFA World…...

12+ hour, 44+ min ago   (328+ words) Held annually, the competition invites households and schools across the region to showcase the everyday actions they are taking to reduce waste, conserve resources and care for the environment. Environment and Sustainability Councillor Elliot Hilse said he was impressed by…...

13+ hour, 58+ min ago   (332+ words) The Noosa Aquatic Centre's 50m pool has re-opened and is welcoming swimmers back following one of the most significant upgrades ever undertaken at the facility. The three-month project included a comprehensive refurbishment of the centre's 50m pool filtration system and replacement of…...

17+ hour, 26+ min ago   (324+ words) The Cook Labor Government has rolled out new direct debit payment options for vehicle registrations to help Western Australian households manage their budgets. The expansion of the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure's (DTMI) vehicle registration direct debit scheme now…...

13+ hour, 58+ min ago   (368+ words) Noosa Council is celebrating triple recognition in the 2026 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Queensland and Northern Territory (IPWEA-QNT) Excellence Awards, with two staff members and a major infrastructure project named as finalists. Disaster Reconstruction Coordinator Julie Calvert has been…...

14+ hour, 24+ min ago   (206+ words) The finalists for the 2026 WA Health Excellence Awards have been announced. These prestigious awards celebrate individuals and teams who have made remarkable contributions to our public health system and embody a commitment to excellence in health care and willingness to…...

18+ hour, 14+ min ago   (330+ words) The Visions of Research exhibition is on display at the Global Change Institute A selection striking images capturing the breadth of research at The University of Queensland are on display at the Global Change Institute to mark this year's Research…...

18+ hour, 4+ min ago   (454+ words) What are micro-dramas, and why are they so compelling? As tech companies like Meta, Google and TikTok face ongoing scrutiny over addictive platform design, the rapid rise of micro-dramas offers a glimpse into how AI, algorithms and commercial incentives could…...