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Naplan’s week: relieving the students’ stress
The National Assessment Program (Naplan) hits our schools this week, with a series of tests set over four days…
AUS Red Cross to break down barriers with refugees
“In Search of Safety” is a program founded by the Red Cross that aims to give Australians a better…
Taskforce will gather stories of domestic violence
Queensland Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce has opened to those who wish to voice their experiences…
Social initiative celebrates resilient communities
Relationships Australia has just awarded a prize to an outstanding community organisation, through their…
Sandgate District redevelopment: have your say
Brisbane residents can have their say on a draft Sandgate District Neighbourhood plan to shape…
Prioritise the safety of your personal information
The Privacy Awareness Week 2021 calls on Queenslanders to prioritise the safety of their personal information…
Nominate your suburb for the Festival Street Serenades
Brisbane’s streets and communities will be filled with live music performances this year through the highly…
Fire Ed program to be adapted for children with autism
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has adapted the long-standing Fire Ed program to make it…
Why some Brisbane locals have abandoned their cars?
A small minority of Brisbane’s commuters have foregone the convenience of cars, and researchers…
Nominations for Multicultural Queensland Awards are open
Nominations are now open for 2021’s Multicultural Queensland Awards, which recognises the outstanding cont…
Two weeks of dining deals arriving in Brisbane
Brisbane residents will be offered two weeks of dining deals in May as an initiative to revitalise the city’s dining…
Sport and recreation clubs can apply for $2,000 in grants
Sport and recreation clubs in Queensland now have a shot at a $2,000 grant to help support their…
Public panel aims to protect heritage-listed places in QLD
The Queensland Government will implement a new advisory panel to provide expert advice on heritage…
Green Heart Fair returns in a face-to-face format
On the 30th of May, Chermside will be host to the Brisbane City Council’s Green Heart Fair. Residents will be…
First solar-powered full-size electric bus hit the streets
The first solar-powered full-size electric bus rode through Brisbane’s streets yesterday, leading a still shy…
School holidays: plenty of things to do with the kids
Due to the Greater Brisbane COVID-19 lockdown, the Easter school holidays are a little bit longer than usual…
Drug offences are the most reported crimes in Queensland
Illicit drug-related offences are the most reported crimes in Queensland, but now is the time for rehabilitation…
Petition calls for a new waste management system
Labor councillors are pushing the Brisbane City Council to adopt a new waste management system with a…
For the future of QLD: Youth Week begins in April
Young Queenslanders passionate about shaping the future of the state have the opportunity to be heard…
Program builds relationships between police and schools
Queensland Police’s Adopt-a-Cop initiative is a community outreach program designed to establish…
Australia’s “shadow pandemic” of domestic abuse
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Evie’s* former husband lost his job. After running into financial troubles…
Howard Smith Wharves receives new floating pontoon
The Howard Smith Wharves River Terminal Project has received the first of three new floating concrete pontoons…
Cycleway between CBD and South Bank is complete
The CityLink Cycleway connection between the Brisbane CBD and South Bank is complete and set for a 12…
What drivers need to know about Brisbane’s lockdown
RACQ spokesperson Lauren Ritchie recommends patience for the drivers as congestion is likely to occur late…
One in every two people are ageist, WHO reports
One in every two people in the world holds ageist attitudes caused by the global lack of educational…
Three-day lockdown starts today at 5 pm in Brisbane
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has urged residents to stay calm after announcing a three-day lockdown…
Disaster relief for affected areas in South Queensland
Following the extreme weather across Southern Queensland this week, the Gold Coast, Logan, and Scenic Rim…
Lockdown reduces bullying among young Australians
In light of 2021’s National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, Yourtown service, Kids Helpline…
Girl pushes for gender representation in public statues
Malia Knox and her mother, Kelley Knox, were walking around Sherwood Arboretum Park last year when the…
Thousands attend “March 4 Justice” across the nation
Protesters across Australia rallied for parliamentary action on gendered violence and inequality amid a…
Mini farm project in Brisbane delivers food to those in need
48-year-old, Burpengary resident Nick Steiner is the CEO and founder of the Mini Farm Project, an idea…
Connect with your local community on Neighbour Day
The annual Neighbour Day on 28 March is a chance for communities to check in, connect and support each other…
Captain Cook Bridge will undergo maintenance
The Captain Cook Bridge will undergo maintenance on Friday 19 March, which might generate road…
Jennie Heaton and her piano: a sharp combination
Jennie Heaton and her piano formed a unique combination. One might even say they were perfect…
Seniors to be provided with free activities in Brisbane
Activities for Brisbane’s seniors will now encompass springboard diving, tennis and power yoga in an…
Consultation over Kenmore roundabout set to begin
Community consultation over multimillion-dollar upgrades to a congested Kenmore roundabout…
6 tips for new students to survive university in 2021
As the world braces for another year impacted by the COVID-19, Australian students are set to…
Police and community working together to solve crimes
Ipswich residents can now register to voluntary closed-circuit television (CCTV) in a joint effort between…
New check-in app makes COVID-safe easier in QLD
Queenslanders dining in at cafes and restaurants will soon be able to check-in faster and more efficiently…
16-year-old student creates his own kerbside collection
Kerbside collection has been idle since April 2020, and everything indicates that Brisbane City Council…
Walking group for visually impaired in Brisbane
A brand-new walking group specifically for the visually impaired and blind public is taken the paths…
Anzac Day commemorations to be back in Queensland
Anzac Day commemorations in Queensland will go through as normal this year after a restrictive…
Zoe Park: the first person to get the vaccine in QLD
Zoe Park, a frontline nurse at Gold Coast University Hospital, is the first Queenslander to get the COVID-19…
CityCycle stations’ to be removed from late February
Brisbane City Council begins, from the end of February to the end of March, with CityCycle stations’…
Violence against women documented since 1859
Sherele Moody is an award-winning journalist who devotes her time to documenting the violence…
New CityCat fleet to retain indigenous names
A new generation of double-decker CityCats will be launched in Brisbane and retain the indigenous…
The necessity of overcoming loneliness in Australia
Loneliness is a growing problem that the COVID-19 has accentuated. Since the beginning of the pandemic…
What’s the solution: traffic jam record in Brisbane
The school calendar’s return has inflated traffic congestion in Brisbane at levels higher than the…
Over $500,000 in grants from the QLD Women program
As part of “Investing in Queensland Women” program, the State Government has announced the…
Check how to protect your house from robbers
Neighbourhood Watch Queensland has released a report saying that crime rates were up in the Brisbane…
More commuters are getting back on public transport
South East Queensland recorded the most trips on public transport in a single day since March 2020 as…
Using LEGO play sets to teach braille to low vision children
Vision Australia and LEGO Foundation will launch LEGO Braille Bricks as an educational kit to…
Residents call for improved roads in Balmoral
Residents of Balmoral, Bulimba, Morningside and Murrarrie are calling for the council to improve…
Queensland authors chat about their new books for 2021
Brisbane has a thriving community of local writers telling our stories. We spoke with three Queensland…
Free sandbags for residents facing flooding in Brisbane
Free sandbags are available in four depots in Brisbane for residents living in areas prone to…
Petition pushes BCC for the return of Kerbside Collection
A public petition requesting the reintroduction of Kerbside Collection across Brisbane has gathered 5,436…
Australians support masks and want a vaccine for COVID-19
Seven out of ten Australians are favourable to the compulsory use of masks against COVID-19…
It is time to nominate a Queensland Great
Our beautiful sunshine state is a place that we can all be proud of and an area that encompasses…
Hopes and fears for a new (and uncertain) year
With 2020 behind, many Brisbane residents have high hopes and expectations for 2021…
Charlotte and Oliver: the most popular names in QLD
Charlotte and Oliver were considered the most popular baby names in 2020, maintaining a long tradition…
“Talk to a Planner” program restarts in Brisbane this month
“Talk to a Planner”, a program in which Brisbane residents interested in having a better understanding of…
Have your say on Brisbane’s Off-Road Cycling Strategy
The growing demand for off-road cycling in Brisbane has prompted the City Council to open a public…
Gold Coast’s public transport to accept debit and credit cards
Public transport on the Gold Coast will accept payments through smartphones, debit or credit cards…
Have your say: Brisbane’s inner west primary school
Brisbane’s inner west will receive the first state’s primary school in more than 60 years as residents are…
QLD revealed as the happiest lifestyle state in Australia
A new NBN research has shown that Queenslanders are keen to take advantage of everything their home…
Dungeons & Dragons: the solution for real daily duties
It is in hidden magical places, inhabited by monsters and wizards, where real-life brave warriors may…
What is the solution? Drivers are not respecting red-lights
RACQ has released a study indicating a rise in drivers not abiding by the Red Traffic Light…
Free hazardous waste collection in Brisbane
Brisbane residents looking to clean up before Christmas can make use of Council’s free hazardous waste…
Program gives access to sport for people with disability
Schools and sporting clubs can participate in a program called Sport4All, which aims to ensure…
Mental health, university and how to identify stress
With university drawing to a close, students are now taking the time to unwind from the stress that the…
Donate Food to those in need this holiday season
Share the Christmas spirit and support those in need this year through Brisbane City Council’s…
Coalition wants to put an end to loneliness in Australia
A joint effort movement to put an end on isolation and bring the Australian community together…
Share Shed: a community library of things in Brisbane
A library replete not with books, but with the most variety of items donated by the community. This…
Public consultation for two new green bridges is open
Brisbane City Council has opened a public consultation for two new green bridges connecting West…
Doctor will represent QLD in Australian of the Year Award
The Australian of the Year Award ceremony is an opportunity to recognise motivational individuals…
Research examines the ‘New Normal’ brought by COVID-19
Roughly 16% of the Australian population is in the epidemiologically most at-risk 65…
Petition seeks to save wildlife in Bridgeman Downs
Bridgeman Downs residents have decided to initiate a petition to obstruct the development plans…
New campaign aims to bring hope to Australian farmers
Following an emotional response from farmers in previous years, Rural Aid is repeating its Christmas Cards…
Brisbane Seniors Online: 20 years teaching local elderly
Brisbane Seniors Online has been overly dynamic since February 2000, when the not-for-profit volunteer…
Rooftop gardens in Brisbane. What’s your opinion?
Brisbane City Council has proposed changes to provisions aiming to ensure the City Plan 2014 remains…
A family who have helped more than 2000 foster care children
In an ideal world, every child is tucked safely into their bed every night with clean pyjamas and…
Chemist in Norman Park donates 3.000 face masks
“In times of fear and uncertainty, it is even more essential to lead with empathy and courage and to…
Have your say on the future of historic Lamb House
Iconic Kangaroo Point’s heritage-listed Lamb House is open for public consultation as it will undergo…
How to report footpath maintenance in Brisbane
Brisbane residents have at their disposal an online form to report footpath maintenance in the City…
Happiness and gratitude with Sneaky Santa in Brisbane
School Holidays are just around the corner, and the festive season is fast approaching. Brisbane…
First Nations researcher named winner of Mental Health Prize
Professor Helen Milroy, the first Indigenous Australian to become a medical doctor, has been named…
Brisbane community backs up Hummingbird House
On the 29th of October, Hummingbird House, an organisation that provides home-based services…
What are all the different ways of communication?
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) awareness month is a global movement…
Have your say on the new plan for Bridgeman Downs
Residents of Bridgeman Downs are being urged to collaborate with Brisbane City…
Teachers have to reinvent themselves during the pandemic
COVID-19 has disrupted many aspects of life, including teachers who have been…
7-Eleven will stop providing go card services in QLD
Most 7-Eleven stores will stop providing go card services as of Saturday 31 October…
Technology at the service of maintaining relationships
A child is playing with a technology device at the dinner table. Such an image…
Residents have the chance to discuss on Brisbane’s future
Brisbane residents interested in having a better understanding of the development…
They have washed more than 1,5 million kg of free laundry
Those are the pulsating and proud words of Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett…
Streaming service offers educational content to kids
Parents are not only concerned about the impact COVID-19 has had on their children’s…
Be part of the Translink App beta test in Queensland
Translink has launched a digital testing program in which Queensland commuters…
Group assists residents who have lost work due to coronavirus
Brisbane Community Helpers is an initiative built by Bec Baker, a courageous…
New bike lane trial to start in Brisbane’s CBD
The construction of separated bicycle lanes in Brisbane’s CDB will start late November…
A community garden that may change lives in Aspley
The challenge of creating the first community garden in Aspley is what has been…
Foundation helps young women transition to independence
Former high school teacher, Jessica Brown’s passion has always been assisting those…
New electric bus fleet will hit the streets of Brisbane
A new 100% sustainably bus fleet will hit the streets of Brisbane and the Redlands…
Who is the Neighbourhood Watch hero of your area?
Neighbourhood Watch Australasia is the representative organisation that leads…
Creativity and community are helping them overcome COVID-19
The gently-slow-prepared Italian Bolognese sauce perfume inebriates the mere…
Free cyberbullying training for parents in the state
A new free cyberbullying training is being offered to parents and carers in Queensland…
Community Pantry: the new sensation of Seville Park
Community spirit is flourishing in the family-friendly suburb of Holland Park…
Cultural Center Riverwalk to go under restoration process
The Cultural Center Riverwalk at South Brisbane is going under a $1.8 million…
‘KittyCats’ will replace CityHoopers in repair
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced that four mini catamarans will…
Have you heard about “Tips From a Blind Man”?
A Facebook page titled #tipsfromablindman has been gaining the attention…
QLD technology to reduce hoax 000 calls
An estimated 30% of the nine million calls made to 000 each year in Australia…
Her sewing has brought more than help: hope
Caitlin Logarzo is an inspiring mother of two and is one of Brisbane’s many that
QLD is texting residents in COVID-19 case areas
Residents who live in suburbs visited by a confirmed COVID-19 case may have…
False “council letter” is being mailed to Brisbane residents
Councillor Steven Huang, from the MacGregor Ward, is urging Brisbane residents…
Final master plan for the river walk area is released
Brisbane City Council has released the final master plan for the river walk area…
Bulimba to Teneriffe route to be back into service
Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced that one Cross River…
How’s the nightlife in a bar during COVID-19 pandemic
After almost four months of being closed, due to the COVID-19 restrictions…
Queenslanders must prepare for bushfire season
Queensland Fire Emergency Services has called on Queenslanders to start preparing…
Annerley residents demand improvements on Ipswich Road
Annerley residents have banded together with local council members in a bid…
Mobile phone detection cameras to be tested in QLD
Mobile phone detection cameras are ready to be used in Queensland this week…
Ferry services suspended: check here for alternatives
All CityHopper and Cross River ferry services on the Brisbane River are suspended…
More buses and trains will be put into service on August
An extra 960 buses and 105 trains will be put into service between Monday and Friday…
For a brighter Queensland: an interview with Bruce Morcombe
The words to live by reflecting Bruce Morcombe’s outlook on life and his message…
Driving lessons can be booked again in the state
Examinations for learner drivers were suspended in March due to the spread of COVID-19…
New app will help tackle domestic violence
Queensland Government, Telstra and software developers start this month the development…
Lime e-scooters failed to reveal safety concerns to riders
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found that Lime…
COVID-19: Australian Twitter users’ concerns mapped
Australian Twitter users began calling for the closure of major sporting events…
Kerbside Collection to have a new decision soon
Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced that the City Council…
When the everything you have, is not everything you want
Anne Frank, Marie Curie and Joan of Arc are celebrated female figures who achieved…
Eagle Street Pier renovation starts to take shape
The plans involving Brisbane’s Eagle Street Pier redevelopment were lodged by commercial…
Angie Coleman: a frontline nurse during the pandemic
Whilst the majority of Queenslanders have had to endure isolation turmoil…
Have you nominated the Australian of the Year?
There are six months before the end of the year and Australians have already…
Australians want back large parties of family and friends
Three in five Australians were looking forward to larger gatherings of family and friends…
Foreign students face racism and loneliness over pandemic
Khalifa Al Mandari and Rui Tzu Wu are international students living in Brisbane…
Broncos to raise awareness on family violence
Brisbane Broncos have teamed up with child protection service Act for Kids, encouraging…
A positive outcome from isolation: meet the Looters
A Brisbane couple took advantage of the COVID-19 lockdown and used the time…
The Gold Coast is back! Check out what is open
Like the rest of Australia, after two months of enforced hibernation, the Gold Coast is…
Driving tests will be retaken in Queensland
Practical driving tests will be retaken in Queensland on June 15 after more than two
Pop-up bike lanes proposed for Brisbane CBD
Bicycle Queensland, a lobby group who advocates for cyclists in the state, has..
Share your COVID-19 experience with the Nation
This week Australia Post has launched the campaign “Dear Australia”, encouraging…
$900,000 support for refugees and migrants in QLD
A new $900,000 support for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants has been…
What are you going to do when the pandemic is over?
Queenslanders are finally experiencing gradual relaxation in the restrictions…
100,000 phone calls made to assist seniors in Queensland
More Queenslanders are enlisting in the Care Army as the number of seniors assisted…
Public consultation on North-South corridor open
Brisbane City Council has opened a public consultation on five districts that will be cut…
Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week
Initiating the National Volunteer Week, Queensland Government is making available grants…
University gives free meals to students facing financial issues
University of Sunshine Coast has decided to provide free meals to domestic and international…
New book helps children to understand COVID-19
Helping younger children to understand COVID-19 is now a bit easier. A children’s book…
Queensland Care Army saved Erika Freingruber’ life
Erika Freingruber’ recent history is an example of how important is to be part of the Care Army…
State ease social restrictions on Mother’s Day
In another step of easing distancing restrictions in Queensland, the State Government…
Domestic violence month: “Not Now, Not Ever”
May is the “Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month” in Queensland…
Schools to be open in Queensland from May 11
Queensland children will be returning to school from May 11 in three different stages…
Tips: isolation boredom busters for all
COVID-19 has forced Australia to experience a temporary and unfamiliar lifestyle…
COVIDSafe app is already available to download
The COVIDSafe app has been launched by the Federal Government…
Fines for those who cough on public officials and workers
A new public health resolution set in Queensland will guarantee fines of up to $13,345…
Nine out of 10 Queenslanders are staying home
Nine out of 10 Queenslanders are complying and staying home as required by the authorities…
Website will deliver statistics and maps about COVID-19
A new website with statistics, maps and updated data about COVID-19 in Queensland has…
QLD calls for pause on disposable plastics
Queensland Government has proposed legislation that will allow some single-use plastic…
Schools to remain open to children of essential workers
Queensland schools will open for term two, on April 20th, for vulnerable students…
Non-government health sector to get $28 million
The non-government organisations providing health services in Queensland will…
Blood donation: your help is needed more than ever
As the ongoing battle of what is essential and non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic…
$5.5 million on domestic and family violence program
Expecting an increase in the number of victims, the Queensland Government has…
Support program assists pets owners during COVID-19
Tighter lockdown restrictions, surging unemployment levels, and high demand…
Care army to support and protect seniors from coronavirus
Queensland Government has mobilised a Care Army of professionals and volunteers to provide…
Acts of solidarity inspire a stream of good amid the pandemic
Amid the new coronavirus pandemic, examples of generosity have spread around Australia…
During Covid-19, how to behave in front of children?
The children’s lives have dramatically changed and, explaining to them why, is important…
Schools will move to student-free days
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced on Twitter that Queensland schools will…
No cash: only go card and tickets on public transport
As of today, only go card or tickets from station fare machines will be accepted in…
How to take care of the elderly during Covid-19
What happens with our elderly living by themselves or in an aged care facility?
Public transport will get a cleaning boost in Queensland
Outsourced companies responsible for the cleaning of public transport vehicles in South East…
Libraries: the healing house of the soul
Written 4000 years ago, the inscription at Thebes, in Greece, is still relevant to…
Five years helping kids in Ipswich community
With a staff of just four members, the centre has supported 98 children and young people…
Passion for stories and charity unites Brisbane writers
The Beerwah Writers Group is a “collection” of passionate, talented and charitable people…
New school curriculum for vision-impaired students
A new national curriculum in which subjects as assistive technology, sensory…
When was the last time you spoke to your neighbours?
An Australian website is proposing a challenge that intends to take people from their…
Researchers are investigating what motivates child abuse
Researchers of the University of South Australia are investigating the motives that lead…
Student will rebuild bushfire-ravaged communities
Phoenix Foundations will provide accommodation, emotional support and resources…
First Nations People are creating a strong connection on Social Media
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander online presence has begun to emerge across social…
RACQ wants you to name the most congested roads
RACQ expects to collect data referent to spots with poor signal timing and coordination…
Gold Coast Council positions defibrillators for community
To enhance public safety and support the community in an emergency, the Council of…
Volunteers are gathering to clean up public areas in Brisbane
The debate around climate change has taken place in daily news worldwide…
What is your opinion about the Koala Conservation Strategy?
Queenslanders can still have their say on the draft of South East Queensland Koala Conservation..
She decided to turn a closing centre into a special playground
An inspirational Brisbane mother has taken some enormous risks to save a Coopers Plains Playcentre…
QLD astronomers have found a rare exoplanet
Astronomers from the USQ (University of Southern Queensland) have led the discovery of a new planet…
Refugee survives horrors, now calls Brisbane home
On June 21, 2012, Imtiaz Ali clung desperately to the side of a capsized boat, about 200 kilometres…
Commuters urged to give feedback on station design
Brisbane commuters are being urged to collaborate on the Exhibition train station…
The most popular baby names last year in QLD
After almost half a decade, the Queensland parents have a new baby girl name…
Celebrities raise over $100m for bushfire relief
A countrywide catastrophe caused by drought and extreme heat, the bushfires dominating…
Fundraisers sparking a new hope amid bushfires
Since last September, the Australian bushfires have claimed 24 lives, killed over half a…
Everything that you need to know to help with the bushfires
Australia is going through what can be considered an unprecedented natural disaster…
Families urged to spend more time outdoors together
Seven out of 10 Aussie kids spend less than an hour a day outdoors, according to…
QLD volunteer firefighters to get up to $6,000
Queensland volunteer firefighters and SES personnel will be eligible for up to $6,000…
Commission wants to gather stories about disability
There is now an opportunity for people wanting to tell their stories about living with a disability…
Adoptions by known carers have increased by over 300%
2018-19 had the highest rate of adoption of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in 25 years…
Heroes to the rescue as QLD battles fire and drought
Volunteers from St Vincent de Paul Society have become everyday heroes, giving hope…
Holiday program empowers teenage girls in QLD
Empowering adolescent girls through the process of building resilience and emotional…
Cyclists demand radical change to tip the scale
Concerns include the lack of a proper plan, slow response rate and ineffective money allocation…
Have you already helped the drought farmers?
A way to soften their sorrowful situation might be found in personal donations…
96 years old and the first book published
At age 96, Mr Bob McDermant decided to publish his first book, The Ambo, where he…
Dogs are allowed on ferries for three months
Dog owners will be allowed to travel with their pets on Brisbane ferries for the next three months…
Queenslanders awarded for achievements on autism
Never backing down and always carrying on. These were the ingredients of success…
Story Bridge will shine in tribute to indigenous leader
The Story Bridge and Victoria Bridge will be illuminated with colours of the aboriginal flag…
A second chance for boys with a history of disengaging
By April Murphy An education facility at Ormeau on the Gold Coast is leading the way and changing lives for at risk youth. Toogoolawa School