Community

22 October 2025

Counterfeit cash scam

By Mitch Gaynor Nathanial Leigh, who recently closed his lawn mowing business, listed two professional-grade mowers for sale on the platform.He said a woman contacted him expressing interest in purchasing both machines, claiming they were for her son...

22 October 2025

$39m for new wildife hospitals

The funding will help establish three new hospitals, including one in Moreton Bay, alongside new and redeveloped facilities at Redlands, Southport, Currumbin, and Green Island off Cairns.This comes as wildlife carers and the RSPCA told The Sentinel t...

22 October 2025

Kilcoy voices get say over Borumba Hydro

Members of the new Kilcoy, Jimna and Surrounds Focus Group will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the proposed Borumba Project over a two-year term. The focus group will complement the existing community reference groups for th...

21 October 2025

A splash of water colour

Locals gathered at the tower, on the corner of Archer and Margaret streets, on Thursday, October 16, for a free community barbecue marking the official presentation of the artwork, now part of the region’s growing local art trail. The mural, created ...

21 October 2025

Lifeline for homeless youth

According to newly released data from Micah Projects, homelessness among children in Brisbane has increased by 48 per cent, with more than 2,000 children supported during the last financial year. Brisbane and surrounding council areas, including More...

21 October 2025

Concerns over road access in growth suburb

Three new developments — including the 272-home GemLife community, a new childcare centre, and the expansion of the Hedley Park Estate — are set to signifi cantly increase road use along Hedley Drive, the estate’s only access road connecting to the D...

21 October 2025

Songbirds and brushstrokes

The visit followed the choir’s receipt of a special 30th anniversary gift from Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan: a striking painting of songbirds by Mr Edwards, a well-known local artist whose surreal and imaginative works can be viewed at the Artisa...

20 October 2025

Big changes to home care

From November 1, 2025, home care services will change under the Australian Government’s new Aged Care Act. The Support at Home program will replace the current Home Care Packages and Short-Term Restorative Care programs. Support at Home is designed t...

20 October 2025

A new era of home care in Caboolture

In celebration of Queensland Seniors Month, Nurse Next Door highlights the remarkable spirit and contributions of seniors, supporting them to live independently at home. Based in Caboolture, Nurse Next Door Home Care Services champions the Power of H...