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4 October 2025

Tiny titans earn their first ever black belts

Luka, a member of the Ninja program for three to five-year-olds, proudly earned his Ninja Black Belt, completing his first martial arts journey. Starting as a beginner, Luka has grown in focus, confidence and discipline, proving that even the smalles...

4 October 2025

Tougher child safety laws take over Queensland

Key reforms include: A new “position of authority” criminal offence will protect 16- and 17-year-olds from sexual interactions with adults in positions of care, supervision, or authority. Convictions carry a maximum penalty of 14 years’ imprisonment....

3 October 2025

Waraba’s first community sets in

The first four stages of the city’s inaugural residential community are nearly complete, with families already settling in. New homes are being completed each week, with a high proportion purchased by owner-occupiers. Major infrastructure and environ...

2 October 2025

Fire ban in place for South East

The ban takes effect from midnight on Thursday, October 2, covering Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim, Brisbane, Noosa, Moreton Bay, Redland, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast. Current conditions are highly conducive to bushfires igni...

2 October 2025

Growth plan extended to 2026

The TLPI, effective from September 17, 2025, will now remain in place until September 17, 2026, providing clarity for residents and developers about land use and future infrastructure while longer-term planning continues. Mayor Peter Flannery describ...

2 October 2025

Paramedic wage boost

The in-principle agreement includes a guaranteed eight per cent increase to wages (3 per cent, 2.5 per cent, 2.5 per cent) and allowances over three years, with additional wage increases through a CPI Uplift Adjustment if triggered. It includes allow...

1 October 2025

Greener living in Kilcoy

The $210 million GemLife Kilcoy Greens will feature 276 low-maintenance homes, and $13m of resident facilities including a resort-style pool, golf simulator, cinema, pickleball court and dance floor. Homes in the gated 18-hectare community, at 3 Trav...

1 October 2025

$180M North Lakes luxury

This comes less than two months after the Comiskey’s lodged a development application for a $250 million expansion of the iconic Sandstone Point Hotel with Moreton Bay Council. Dubbed a ‘mini-James Street’, the North Lakes proposal features 130 hotel...

1 October 2025

FAM-tastic festival

The day featured endless free activities for kids to enjoy, including gem hunting, playing and tote bag decorating, face painting, petting zoo, and bag designing. Adults also had plenty to enjoy, with many bringing picnic blankets, shopping market st...