Community

10 December 2024

Stretching out support service

Local not-for-profit groups report a surge in requests for help, with food pantries emptying daily and Christmas hamper programs under strain. Caboolture Salvation Army reported a few weeks ago it was seeing 100 more families reaching out for support...

10 December 2024

Share the joys of gift giving!

Kindness for Kids in Care (KKC) began the initiative of collecting toys for foster and disadvantaged kids over a decade ago, with the Department of Child Safety providing a wish list of the kids they have in care. KKC volunteers sort, match and wrap ...

8 December 2024

Reading fun can win prizes

Mayor Peter Flannery announced that, due to overwhelming popularity, the Summer Reading Club would return this year, offering an engaging way for individuals, families, and school communities to spend their school holiday season. “Summer Reading Club...

8 December 2024

A tapestry of culture

The exhibition, which opened on November 22, uniquely combines large-screen video presentations of Elders' personal stories with stunning portraits printed on translucent fabric. These portraits, suspended from the Centre’s soaring ceilings, come to ...

7 December 2024

Rocket show wins

Steve, who is the general manager for the Bribie Island Golf Club, said the the award was “a surprise,” as all he and his daughter “just” put on a small show playing music they enjoy. “We thank you for the opportunity you gave us several years ago an...

7 December 2024

Beachmere’s wild makeover

The new boundaries will amend the existing dog off-leash, dog on-leash, and horse recreation areas, to minimise the impact to migratory and resident shorebird population who call Beachmere home at various times of the year. These changes will come in...

6 December 2024

Fines now apply to Lake Wivenhoe

Seqwater, who announced the change in classification on November 28, said these rules have always applied, but now they can be enforced and not following them may result in fines. Some of these rules, which are intended to keep everyone safe and prot...