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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

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

Consultation activated for new wind farms

The Queensland Government has announced the opening of public consultation on two proposed new windfarm developments. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said wind

Make waves to mend minds

Australians are being urged to catch a wave and surf to raise money for mental health this April with the Ripple Effect Foundation’s Wave Challenge. Nearly one in four

Race against time to save little miracles

The lives of hundreds of baby turtles were saved by quick-thinking volunteers who rescued the hatchlings just before ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred hit the Sunshine

Seafood linked to better social behaviour in children - Newsreel

Seafood linked to children’s social behaviour

Scientists have discovered a link between seafood consumption and the social behaviour of children. New research from the University of Bristol found that children with

Decline in bird numbers puts species in ‘peril’

The rapid decline in bird numbers in North America is continuing with 42 species placed on red alert for extinction due to “perilously” low populations. A study

Save money and reduce waste with leftovers

Australian households throw away between $2000 and $2500 worth of food each year, with the top five most wasted foods being vegetables, bread, fruit, bagged salad and

Skin cancer fear is low despite the risks

Most people are not too concerned about skin cancer despite evidence showing a relatively small number of sunburns can trigger melanoma. Researchers at Florida Atlantic

Programs target youth crime re-offending rates

Two Queensland Government programs aimed at addressing re-offending rates have been put out to tender. Premier David Crisafulli said the Regional Reset and Staying on

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