Stories published in Brisbane over the past day.
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.
AI-generated · 8 August 2026 · 1 min read
finance
Hancock Prospecting added CrowdStrike, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and RTX in a $133 million shift toward defence and gold.
AI-generated · 8 August 2026 · 1 min read
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.
By Brisbane Wellness Desk · 4 August 2026 · 3 min read
news
Parents, principals and local organisations in Brisbane respond to new state school funding, behaviour initiatives and technology adjustments affecting students across the city.
By Brisbane News Desk · 4 August 2026 · 2 min read
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.
By Brisbane News Desk · 3 August 2026 · 2 min read
property
Transport upgrades and the 2032 Olympic timeline are steering commercial buyers toward the inner-south precinct.
By Brisbane Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
community
From winter whale migrations to summer storm cycles, here is how to time your next adventure in Brisbane.
By Brisbane Things-to-do Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
Politics
The government's late retreat on the controversial 'widow tax' signals potential relief for more Queensland households grappling with cost-of-living pressures.
By The Daily Brisbane · 4 August 2026 · 1 min read
Politics
Anthony Albanese dismisses concerns about federal tax changes, claiming opposition concerns are temporary and will ultimately dissipate.
By The Daily Brisbane · 4 August 2026 · 1 min read
news
Residents across the city are considering how several major projects will change daily travel and local connections.
By Brisbane News Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
From West End kitchens to Teneriffe rooftops, meal prepping is helping locals save time, money and stress while eating well.
By Brisbane Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
community
With temperatures holding steady between 10°C and 20°C, the city’s natural terrain offers a prime window for exploration.
By Brisbane Things-to-do Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read