Time Out

29 March 2025

Action against care shortfalls

Mandatory care minutes ensure that older people in residential aged care homes receive the dedicated direct care time, including from a registered nurse, that they need. Since 1 October 2023, residential aged care homes have had to deliver mandatory ...

29 March 2025

Airfare sale for QLD destinations

All three major Australian airlines will launch airfare sales to Queensland destinations over the next four weeks, while Tourism and Events Queensland’s ‘Too Great to Wait’ campaign will promote holiday deals on Queensland.com. The major marketing ac...

28 March 2025

People’s Choice artists for reimagined classics

While Monet’s original masterpiece was created using oils, Lawrence took a unique approach, replicating the iconic portrait with the intricate art of paper quilling. Over the course of several months, Ms Lawrence meticulously rolled and shaped thousa...

28 March 2025

Urgent clinic boost

Mr Albanese, along with Labor candidate for Longman, Rhiannyn Douglas, visited the clinic to promote the need and efficacy of UCC, promising to add another 50 to the existing 87 across the country, if re-elected, including one in Burpengary. Mr Alban...

27 March 2025

Desert gems await beyond Vegas

While there are several beautiful spots within an hour drive of Vegas, such as the stunning Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead, and Mount Charleston, there are many hidden gems a few hours away. The first, and arguably the most famous, is the Grand Canyon, l...

27 March 2025

$500M upgrade begins

Around $500 million in early and enabling works are expected to begin this year at Somerset Dam as part of the first stage of Seqwater’s Somerset Dam Improvement Project. Seqwater Executive General Manager of Infrastructure Planning and Capital Deliv...

27 March 2025

A hopping fun trivia night

Bunny ears, Easter eggs, and delicious food filled the club, creating a festive atmosphere. Somerset Council's table won runner-up for best-decorated table and costumes, adding to the fun of the event. Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt and Councillor Michae...

27 March 2025

Lasting disconnection

NSA Head of Research Dr. Diane Hosking said while life has returned to normal for many people, with social distancing, restrictions, and face masks no longer a part of everyday life, for some seniors, life has changed forever when it comes to social ...

26 March 2025

Scam smart senior sessions

Social Plan Advisory Committee Chair, Councillor Michael Bishop, said the sessions would provide Somerset seniors with important advice on money management. “Unfortunately, seniors are the most vulnerable people in the community when it comes to fina...