Community

Artist's impression of Sunshine Coast Council library. | Newsreel

Community hub takes shape from the inside

The redevelopment of an old Sunshine Coast Council administration building is stepping up a gear with internal demolition work set to clear the way for a new centre’s
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Wind turbine. | Newsreel

Green light for wind farm to take pressure off solar

A 400-megawatt wind farm in Central Queensland has been given the green light by the Federal Government. The Mount Hopeful Wind Farm, located 45km south of Rockhampton
Read more 22 April 2024
Children sporting medals on running track. | Newsreel

Gold medal incentives dividing sporting bodies

What price gold? As Brisbane continues the long countdown to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, financial support and incentives for athletes is becoming a growing,
Read more 22 April 2024
Woman giving elderly man advice. | Newsreel

Counsellor shortage adds to financial pain

Queenslanders in financial crisis are being turned away from free financial counselling due to a massive shortage of qualified counsellors. A report by the Financial
Read more 22 April 2024
Women getting advice on drugs. | Newsreel

Fixed-site pill testing centre open for business

Queensland’s first fixed-site pill testing centre has opened. CheQpoint will operate in the Brisbane inner-city suburb of Bowen Hills and offer services every
Read more 22 April 2024
Chef's tasting menu. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast unveils 90 mouth-watering events

Whether you delight in native flavours, charcoal BBQs or fancy a musical extravaganza with your long lunch, The Curated Plate Food & Drink Festival has something for
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Woman sleeping with lizard on lap. | Newsreel

Aussie dragon drops in to disrupt doze

By Graeme Wilson Enjoying her golden years in the leafy western suburbs of Brisbane, nature lover Jean Bray is a living angel when it comes to the local wildlife. A
Read more 22 April 2024
Composer Ethan Waller. | Newsreel

Illness keeping 100,000 students away from school

New digital support services have been released to support more than 100,000 students who are missing out on significant school time due to medical and mental
Read more 22 April 2024
Woman applying sunscreen. | Newsreel

Aussies face a new standard of sun protection

Sunscreen manufacturers will need to adhere to a new set of standards if they want to continue to be slapped on by sun-loving Aussies. From July 1, the Therapeutic Goods
Read more 19 April 2024
Solar panels and wind farm. | Newsreel

Net zero and 80 percent renewables now law

Queensland is committed to 80 percent renewable energy generation by 2035 under new laws passed by State parliament today. Three renewable energy targets, 50 percent by
Read more 19 April 2024