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lifestyle
Brisbane sits inside one of the fastest-moving markets for laboratory-grown stones. Novita Diamonds, founded in Australia by Iris Arnold, has built a six-city domestic showroom network on that demand.
wellness
Brisbane City Council is running no-cost group exercise classes for residents aged 55 and over at parks and community centres across the city, and health advocates say the timing couldn't be better.
news
Parents, principals and local organisations in Brisbane respond to new state school funding, behaviour initiatives and technology adjustments affecting students across the city.
finance
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has reshaped its US equity portfolio in 2026, tilting a book worth around US$3.3 billion toward defence contractors, gold and rare earths, a shift that mirrors the geopolitical themes now driving much of her dealmaking.
property
Transport upgrades and the 2032 Olympic timeline are steering commercial buyers toward the inner-south precinct.
community
From winter whale migrations to summer storm cycles, here is how to time your next adventure in Brisbane.
Technology
The city's standing as Australia's third-best startup hub coincides with low formal protections at most small and medium enterprises.
sport
As strike action threatens the professional A-League season, local volunteers and suburban clubs are keeping the game alive at the grassroots level.
community
The Gallery of Modern Art and the Queensland Art Gallery together form one of Australia's great public art institutions.
wellness
Residents rely on consistent routines of sleep, nutrition, movement and breathing to reduce tension and maintain balance.
news
Brisbane continues to shape its residential areas amid ongoing growth pressures in ways that invite direct comparison with other expanding cities on several continents.
community
From Riverside markets to winter festivals, here’s how to make the most of Brisbane’s cooler months.
finance
Hancock Prospecting added CrowdStrike, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and RTX in a $133 million shift toward defence and gold.
Politics
The government's late retreat on the controversial 'widow tax' signals potential relief for more Queensland households grappling with cost-of-living pressures.
Politics
Anthony Albanese dismisses concerns about federal tax changes, claiming opposition concerns are temporary and will ultimately dissipate.
news
Residents across the city are considering how several major projects will change daily travel and local connections.
wellness
From West End kitchens to Teneriffe rooftops, meal prepping is helping locals save time, money and stress while eating well.
community
With temperatures holding steady between 10°C and 20°C, the city’s natural terrain offers a prime window for exploration.
finance
Local job trends in Brisbane reflect broader patterns in economic signals and capital movement that shape hiring across the city.
property
Infrastructure projects linked to local planning are tied to recent performance in the suburb.
news
Today's alerts and road closures compound existing congestion pressures on local commuters and public transport users.
Technology
Council sensor rollouts and data platforms are shifting hiring patterns for tech roles in the city.
news
Residents in several suburbs consider how proposed housing projects may shape local streets and daily life.
community
The Brisbane City Council calendar and community platforms show several markets, festivals and meetups scheduled across the city in the coming weeks.
property
The once-sleepy suburb’s median house price has soared past the $1.2 million mark, fuelled by a potent mix of interstate migration and pre-Olympics confidence.
finance
The city's small business sector continues to drive activity despite signs of cooling in the residential property market and other pressures.
news
Decades of evidence, a string of preventable deaths, and a growing chorus from road safety researchers have brought Australia to a crossroads it has been reluctant to reach.
property
While winter historically sees a quieter hammer on the Northside and Southside, agents are readying for a traditional surge in stock as spring nears.
lifestyle
The $5.6 million Move Well Brisbane campaign and national trends in older adult fitness, Pilates and mental health exercise offer clear entry points for locals seeking practical ways to stay active.
property
Brisbane renters weighing whether to buy locally or invest elsewhere while leasing closer to work are testing rent-vesting amid 2032 Games infrastructure spending.
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