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26 April 2025

Buchanan Rd $75M promise

Mayor Peter Flannery said the Buchanan Road Overpass was essential infrastructure to connect the already congested local transport network to major state roads and the national highway. “We welcome this funding commitment that will alleviate congesti...

25 April 2025

Join reimagined Esk Show Ball

Held on Saturday, 10 May 2025, at the Somerset Civic Centre, the Awards Dinner aims to honour the contributions of young individuals dedicated to the agricultural show movement and their local communities. Esk Showgirl Co-ordinator, Breanna Pearson, ...

25 April 2025

Wired for aged care as AI steps up for seniors

That was the message from scientific futurist Dr. Catherine Ball, who highlighted the opportunities AI presents in improving care, efficiency, and safety for both residents and staff in aged care. “As these new technologies come into the healthcare i...

25 April 2025

Call to improve lives for oldies

With a community of 260,000 supporters nationwide, the peak consumer body is well-placed to reflect the views of seniors as detailed in its policy priorities for older Australians.“Against a background of market and retirement income volatility, risi...

25 April 2025

Senior tea and mega raffle fun

The popular event will be held from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Woodford Memorial Hall, Archer Street, with all seniors welcome to attend.Held twice a year, the Seniors Morning Tea is one of the Lions’ most popular events, offering a warm and welcomin...

24 April 2025

Support at home change

The shift aims to simplify and streamline in-home care, but it may affect how much older Australians pay for services.In the first year of the new program, providers will continue to set their own prices, just as they do under the current system.Howe...

24 April 2025

Billionaire shares tips at coffee meet

In what promises to be a highlight for the region’s business community, Queensland billionaire and mining magnate Brian Flannery will be the special guest speaker at the next gathering, taking place on Friday, May 9, at the Caboolture Sports Club in ...

24 April 2025

Sport in decline

The study by David Abernethy and Associate Professor Toby Pavey, from QUT’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, with Dr Jason Bennie, from Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network, was published in PLOS One and investigated the physical activity le...

23 April 2025

Highest enrolment in history

In total, 18,098,797 Australians are registered, marking an increase of 870,000 voters — or 5 per cent — since the 2022 election.The surge follows an intense enrolment drive, particularly in the 11 days after the election was called, when 85,000 new ...