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The northern tip of Bribie Island at Caloundra - Newsreel

Impact of Bribie Island sea breakthrough to be reviewed

The Queensland Government has launched a review of the implications of the northern tip of Bribie Island being cut off from the remainder of the island. The breakthrough
Read more24 March 2025
Great tree areas have been linked to longer life spans - Newsreel

Tree clusters help people to live longer

People who live in areas with clusters of trees have been found to have lower mortality risks. A long-term study conducted in Switzerland has found that neighbourhoods
Read more24 March 2025
New campaign warns about drinking overseas - Newsreel

New campaign warns of overseas drinking risks

The Federal Government has launched a campaign to warn young Australians about the dangers of consuming alcohol overseas. This follows the deaths last year of Bianca
Read more24 March 2025
Clairvaux MacKillop College Curriculum Hospitality support staff and Douce (second from the right)

Refugee program offers hope and hospitality

Republic of Burundi refugee Douce is embracing new opportunities thanks to a unique Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) program. BCE’s Work and Welcome program
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Have your say on Moffat Beach transformation

Moffatt Beach in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast is about to undergo a major transformation, with the public invited to have their say on the future plans until April
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The price of PBS medicines will fall in Australia - Newsreel

PBS price reduction supported by both major parties

Australians will pay less for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme medicines after Labor and the Coalition both pledged to reduce the co-payment to $25. Prime Minister Anthony
Read more20 March 2025
There are fresh calls for a tax on sugar-flavoured beverages - Newsreel

Doctors call for tax on sugar-sweetened soft drinks

The Australian Medical Association has renewed its calls for a tax on sugar-flavoured soft drinks as obesity overtakes smoking as the major cause of preventable
Read more20 March 2025
40 percent of young adults report having a mental health condition - Newsreel

Free mental health counselling service a ‘game changer’

A peak mental health body has welcomed the free counselling service for all Australians to be introduced next year. The Federal Government has announced a free digital
Read more20 March 2025
Sunshine Coast Council is undertaking mobility mapping to help disabled people better access their surrounds.

Getting around has become easier on the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast’s spaces just got a whole lot more accessible with a new round of mobility mapping at Palmwoods, Buderim, Woombye and Landsborough. Wheelchairs with
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Floods in North Queensland - Newsreel

Scope of North Queensland flood relief extended

The Federal Government has extended the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to all of Queensland’s Cassowary Coast and Townsville local government
Read more19 March 2025