Community

Sad young person in tunnel. | Newsreel

Services failing homeless children and young people

A coalition of more than 80 community-minded organisations has called on the Federal Government to develop a national pool of dedicated housing for the thousands of
Read more 17 March 2024
Loggerhead turtle with tracker. | Newseel

Turtle tracking keeps Sunshine Coast marine life safe

Volunteers are keeping a close eye on the movements of endangered loggerhead turtles, allowing Sunshine Coast Council to protect valuable habitats. TurtleCare Sunshine
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Nurse supporting elderly woman. | Newsreel

No support for aged care levy in Taskforce report

The Aged Care Taskforce has advised Government not to introduce an aged care levy, but help the industry transition out of the Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
Read more 12 March 2024
People in community garden. | Newsreel

One-stop shop to access grant funding

Brisbane City Council has launched a grant finder portal to help community and business groups access funding. In partnership with GrantGuru, the site provides a
Read more 12 March 2024
Artist impression Ipswich Hospital. | Newsreel

New emergency department in the works for Ipswich

A new and expanded emergency department will be delivered in the second stage of a $710m Ipswich Hospital expansion. With Stage 1 of the expansion, which included a new
Read more 12 March 2024
lithium mine Western Australia | Newsreel

Australia ready to supply world’s critical minerals

Australia is a leading supplier of the minerals the world needs to reach net zero, according to the latest Australia’s Identified Mineral Resources (AIMR) report. The
Read more 11 March 2024
Woman working in factory. | Newsreel

Women in manufacturing star in new documentary

A new Queensland-made documentary series is shining a light on the state’s women working in the male-dominated manufacturing industry. She Made It, which premiered at
Read more 10 March 2024
crowd at concert. | Newsreel

Tough times take a toll on arts and culture audiences

Tough economic conditions are impacting Queensland audiences, with a recent survey indicating a decreased spend on attending arts and cultural events. Arts
Read more 10 March 2024
Blurred motion dancers. | Newsreel

Millions in funding for Queensland’s artists

More than $2.5 million in Arts funding was awarded to over 35 individuals and organisations in the latest round of grant announcements. Among the recipients was Camerata
Read more 10 March 2024
Actors on stage in theatre performance. | Newsreel

Arts industry calls for tax breaks to spark investment

The arts industry has called for tax incentives to offset new theatre development and production costs, stimulate investment in Australian productions and generate more
Read more 10 March 2024