Community

24 July 2025

No falls, more freedom

In Queensland, more than 130 older people experience a fall each day that requires medical attention. Many of these incidents result in serious injury, hospitalisation, or long-term loss of independence. Between 2007 and 2008, falls among Queenslande...

24 July 2025

$12M pumped into health tech

Fourteen Australian startup and innovator companies will receive funding and commercialisation support to develop improved treatments for management of cardiovascular disease and complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Over 1.3 million Australia...

24 July 2025

‘Best day of my life’

The school grounds were transformed into a playground of adventure and creativity, with 30 different activities on offer to entertain and engage young minds. Thirteen of these were proudly hosted by local community groups and services, showcasing the...

24 July 2025

Cut off at the source

During this period, incidents of copper theft and vandalism have occurred at parks and several sporting complexes and fields, including those used by local soccer, rugby league, baseball and AFL clubs. Since 2021, City of Moreton Bay has incurred aro...

23 July 2025

$30M flows into SEQ’s rivers

Funding from the Resilient Rivers SEQ program will accelerate works to rehabilitate the region’s rivers and streams, preventing more than 16,000 tonnes — equivalent to over 21,000 ute loads — from entering local waterways each year. The two-year inve...

23 July 2025

Rotary award celebrates environmental efforts

Having been founded in 1905 by Paul Harris and three colleagues with the aim of doing good in their Chicago community, the Rotary continues to thrive, as shown at the recent changeover dinner. This year’s global Rotary theme for 2025–26, “Unite for G...

23 July 2025

Tree planting fun

Council has its sights set on planting 4,000 native trees, shrubs, and vines with the support of the local community. In past years, over 150 volunteers have jumped on board to help, and Council is encouraging even more people to come along this year...

22 July 2025

Snaps for sanctuary

Mr Wyatt hopes to help Cranky’s with their winter feed, which costs the charity about $3,500 per fortnight. By donating his entire $200 photoshoot fee from the first 10 pet or horse photography sessions booked, Mr Wyatt hopes to raise $2,000 for the ...

22 July 2025

A carnival to roar about

With plenty of free entertainment, including a giant slide, chair swings, rock wall, mini train, face painting, balloon artist, bubble artist, farm animals and a petting zoo, kids and adults were able to enjoy a stunning day out. Wamuran State School...