A Brisbane mum who developed a tracking watch for children says sales have jumped 600 per cent over the past three years. So why are more parents choosing to digitally track their children and is it a good idea?
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Aussies bored with Bali now head to Sri Lanka
A growing number of Australians are shunning Bali and Thailand in favour of holidaying in Sri Lanka, with the country experiencing more than a 10 per cent growth in Aussie tourists.
From the 30-day rule to budgeting apps: Five strategies to help you save more cash
Whether you’re just getting started, or consider yourself an expert saver already, these simple and straightforward tips can help you boost your savings rate and reach your goals sooner.
Slash to federal funding a threat to speech-to-text phones for the deaf, providers say
Business operators say the future of a phone transcription service for a growing population with hearing impairments is in doubt as the Federal Government seeks to cut a third of its funding.
'I can't say my mind's made up.' Will the Federal Budget change votes?
With a federal election potentially just six weeks away, last night’s Budget was always going to be more a political document than usual, but will it be enough to sway the opinions of voters that the Coalition so desperately needs?
Ash Barty back home and looking to take that next step after breaking into top 10
Ash Barty has returned home after her Miami Open triumph, and the newly installed top-10 player is catching up with her friend and fellow sports star Steph Gilmore.
Two brothers die days after being pulled unconscious from pool
Two toddlers, who were pulled unconscious from a backyard pool in Brisbane’s north last week, die in hospital.
Man extradited over body found in buried freezer
A 24-year-old Ipswich man is being extradited to Queensland from New South Wales to face court over the death of 58-year-old Goodna man David Thornton. A body was found in a freezer buried in Mr Thornton’s backyard this week.
Billions for Queensland roads 'not there yet', State Government says
Funding for critical Queensland infrastructure is being put on the backburner, the State Government says, despite Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announcing more than $2 billion for new projects.
Man charged over fatal shipping container explosion
Police alleged two men attempted to set alight a shipping container in Mackay on Tuesday when it exploded, killing one of them. The second man is now facing a string of charges, including arson.