Community

16 July 2024

Farm-friendly rate relief

The $96m budget revealed last week noted that land values had increased an average of 51.6 per cent this year. Despite this, minimum general rates will only increase by 4.1 per cent, or $2.28 per week, the budget stated. Acknowledging the additional ...

16 July 2024

A flaming icebreaker

The training event, organised by the Stanley River Rural Fire Brigade Group, is designed to hone firefighting skills and familiarisation with appliances in preparation for the upcoming fire season. The event also promotes the need for effective commu...

16 July 2024

Homelessness is skyrocketing

The devastating social issue is only the “tip of the iceberg”, charity groups say, adding that many marginalised groups are not accounted for in official figures. “The issue is bigger than it might appear to the public”, a Moreton Bay Council spokesp...

12 July 2024

‘All we have is rhetoric’

Transport and Main Roads made the announcement last week following sustained pressure from Elimbah, Moodlu and Caboolture residents who face losing their homes to the current proposed route options. The original controversial route was released in De...

12 July 2024

Millions invested in fighting drought

This record funding follows a restructuring to better address climate change impacts, previously neglected. Programs include extending Drought Resilience Adoption Hubs, enhancing Farm Business Resilience initiatives, and funding innovative drought so...

11 July 2024

Wildlife Day soars back to life in Esk

This year’s event has been extended to include a break midway, with several food vans and market stalls onsite. The day will begin with a warm Welcome to Country by Dungibara Elder Aunty Jannine Smith. Nicola Peterson from the Sunshine Coast’s Detect...