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Teenage boys are being fed misogynistic content through social media algorithms, despite not actively seeking it out. The unwanted content, often linked to the manosphere, is being prioritized by algorithms that aim to generate engagement and controversy.
Brazilian professional surfer Caio Ibelli has made the unexpected move to outback Queensland, swapping the waves of the east coast for the red dirt plains of north-west Queensland. Ibelli, who recently won the World Surfing Championships in the Maldives, is now one of Mount Isa's newest residents, wrangling his toddler and adjusting to life in the bush.
A respected local journalist has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to journalism after 40 years of presenting the weather in Queensland. She was awarded the state's Most Outstanding Contribution to Journalism prize at the Queensland Clarion Awards in Brisbane.
Queensland's urban sprawl is under scrutiny as temperatures soar and heatwaves become more frequent. Residents and experts are pushing for a redesign of suburbs to prioritize heat mitigation and livability.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor received a lukewarm reception at the Australian Conservative Political Action Conference, despite being the first sitting Liberal leader to attend. The audience was clearly more enthusiastic about One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's presence, and her speech hit many of the same points as Mr Taylor's address.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has urged conservative voters to ditch the Coalition, but has indicated she would work with them to remove the Labor government from power. In a speech to a conservative conference in Brisbane, Ms Hanson launched a scathing attack on the Liberal Party and its leader Angus Taylor.
The federal government has abandoned its proposed changes to disaster recovery funding following pushback from states and councils. The changes would have seen the federal government contribute 50 per cent to disaster recovery efforts, down from up to 75 per cent in some areas.
Katie Noonan, the ARIA award-winning singer, has revealed how author Trent Dalton's youthful diaries helped her remember the power of love during a difficult time in her life. Her marriage of 26 years was ending, and she was struggling to cope with the aftermath.
Powderfinger has confirmed their reunion, 16 years after breaking up, with a series of shows across Australia set to begin in September next year. The legendary Australian rock band announced their return via a video posted to their social media accounts this morning.
Queensland Theatre Company's 2027 season features adaptations of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women and a new Romeo + Juliet from First Nations theatre-makers. The season also includes the Brisbane premiere of An Iliad and a new Australian play, My Roman Empire.
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