Community

23 December 2024

New approvals drive local growth

Council’s new 10-year lease agreement with the Lions Club of Fernvale for use of 6 Clive Street in Fernvale will start on 1 January 2025. Council will also enter a three-year lease agreement with the Lions Club of Esk for use of the Esk Railway Stati...

23 December 2024

Lorikeets and Flying Foxes dropping at record rate in SEQld

RSPCA Queensland Wildlife Vets have treated 349 lorikeets and 104 flying foxes suffering from the condition since December 1. Current hotspot suburbs include Toowong and Queens Park, Ipswich. The RSPCA Hospital in Brisbane has been inundated and the ...

23 December 2024

A cool not-for-profit collaboration

Maggie Townsend from Carinity Our House said the air conditioning would help carers feel more comfortable when supporting people with a disability during overnight stays. “All guest bedrooms and living spaces in Carinity Our House are now air conditi...

23 December 2024

QCWA launches virtual branch to ease connections

QCWA has announced the launch of its new virtual branch, designed to connect, empower, and support women from all corners of the state, regardless of location. This innovative virtual platform will offer all Queensland women, particularly those in re...

22 December 2024

Woodford school built up with $5k

Workers raised the money over an eight week period through meat tray raffles provided by local butcher Ledgers, and a big final gift raffle which included tools, a BBQ, drills, an esky, a high pressure washer and a ham. The gifts for the final raffle...