Community

19 September 2025

Child mental health shines

Launched on September 8, the Guidelines provide a consistent national framework for integrating mental health and wellbeing into routine health checks, recognising the first 2,000 days of life as a critical period for development. Commission CEO Davi...

19 September 2025

Finalists prepare to star at festival

More than 50 nominations were received, reflecting the depth of talent eager to be discovered. After careful deliberation, judges selected 12 finalists who will compete for over $20,000 in prizes and exclusive opportunities. Tracy and the Big D, comm...

18 September 2025

Walking against cancer

Part of The Rite Journey program, the initiative aimed to raise awareness and funds for children with cancer, the leading cause of death among kids in their age group. Along the route, students left hand-painted rocks, each featuring a QR code that p...

18 September 2025

Bellmere lots sold out within days

The $20 million development will eventually deliver 54 lots across 4.63ha in the fast-growing Waraba precinct, identified as one of South East Queensland’s key growth corridors and projected to house more than 70,000 people. McNab Head of Property De...

18 September 2025

Somerset serves up school holiday fun

Somerset Regional Council’s School Holiday Program is now available on Council’s new website and the Somerset On The Go app. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the program is packed with free activities for all ages and interests. “Get the kids out of t...

18 September 2025

Manhunt after violent car theft

At 5:45am, a woman arrived at a service station on the Bruce Highway, when she was approached by a man and a woman. The man assaulted the victim, demanding keys to her car; however, the woman was able to flee with her keys. The pair then smashed the ...

17 September 2025

Local horse powerhouse

Stallion YB Angels Mark, owned by Rosena Fyfe and her daughter Jes of RJF Performance Horses, was crowned Grand Champion at both the Quarter Horse and Paint Horse Nationals during the 2024–2025 show season, earning multiple high-point end-of-year awa...

17 September 2025

Hitting the right notes for 30 years

The milestone event opened with the distribution of colourful programs outlining the choir’s history, before members performed a repertoire of songs highlighting memorable moments from past concerts. Guests were reminded how, for three decades, the c...

17 September 2025

Hunger for more support

The distribution rate is already 150 more meals a month than The Breakfast Club was serving at its previous location in Clontarf. The Hub has also provided 47 hot showers to people in need in only one week. It has been home to The Breakfast Club for ...