Gym Plus has officially launched Icon, a compact all-in-one functional trainer combining dual cable systems, a 7-degree angled Smith machine, and half rack functionality within a 1.54m by 1.24m footprint. Available in Matcha Green and Pink, Icon All-in-one Functional Trainer debuts at the Sydney Fitness Expo in September. Photo courtesy of Gym Plus MELBOURNE, Australia, … Continued
The national festival that reaches more than 3 million people through more than 2,500 events is back from 15 to 23 August. There will be stories for every round including food, arts and books, future of farming, sport, disabilities, education, and science. More than 1,300 events and activities have registered already at ScienceWeek.net.au/events. Look for … Continued
Key Facts: FESTITALIA 2026 📍 RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane📅 Sunday 20 September 2026🎟 Tickets available now Tickets on sale now at www.festitalia.com.au MARK SEPTEMBER 20: FESTITALIA RETURNS IN A CELEBRATION OF ITALIAN CULTURE, FOOD, FAMILY and 10,000 CANNOLI!! Brisbane, La Festa e’ Tornata! Brisbane, the party is back! The sights, sounds and flavours of Italy … Continued
OSLO, Norway, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Society for Medical Decision Making (SMDM) presented its highest career honor, the 2026 Career Achievement Award, to Professor Uwe Siebert, MPH, MSc, ScD, of UMIT TIROL and Harvard University, recognizing his decades of transformative contributions to medical decision making through groundbreaking research, international leadership, education, and … Continued
HANGZHOU, China, July 16, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On July 13, Xiling Yinshe 2026 Spring Auction , held by Xiling Yinshe Auction Co., Ltd. , concluded successfully in east China ‘ s Hangzhou. Two monumental cultural treasures bearing profound Chinese cultural and artistic heritage fetched record-high hammer prices and garnered widespread acclaim from global collectors , according to the Xiling Seal Engravers ‘ Society. The MID-WESTERN ZHOU … Continued
IJM Australia welcomes news that Australia’s Modern Slavery Act will be strengthened with a new criminal offence and civil penalties. Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has today announced the proposed changes include a criminal offence which will apply where companies with annual consolidated revenue of more than $100 million, fail to prevent modern slavery in their supply chains. The proposed offence includes a defence … Continued
ICMEC Australia has welcomed today’s announcement of a new Office of AI within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, saying bringing Australia’s AI response into one coordinated strategy is exactly the kind of leadership child safety needs to keep pace with the technology. ‘AI touches every industry, from defence to education to … Continued
Key Facts: GT Advisory & Consulting has reviewed FY2026 activity, noting that certain sectors have been hit harder than others when it relates to insolvency. Construction, hospitality, and retail were the most severely affected sectors, driven by fixed-price contract pressures, rising input costs, margin compression, and subdued consumer discretionary spending across South East Queensland. The … Continued
Key Facts: KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil From 1 August 2026, under the Big Top at 465 Curtin Ave, Eagle Farm Tickets: cirquedusoleil.com/kooza KOOZA EXTENDS ITS SEASONS IN BRISBANE …. WITH A LOCAL STAR IN THE SPOTLIGHT ….. Classic circus thrills that will leave you on the edge of your seat The Queensland love … Continued
Key Facts: RSV cases in Australia have surpassed both influenza and COVID-19 this winter, with over 83,000 cases recorded. Only 722,530 eligible older Australians have received the free RSV vaccine compared to 1.76 million who have had their flu shot, representing a significant immunisation gap. Nearly two-thirds of older Australians surveyed were unaware that the … Continued
