Eight billion no small change for environment
Eight billion drink containers have been returned through the Containers for Change scheme, putting $800m into Queenslanders’ pockets.
Launched in November 2018, the
Read more25 March 2024Community
Extreme weather risk hitting home
The threat of being forced out of their homes due to extreme weather is weighing heavy on many Australians.
A Climate Council survey found one in three Australians were
Read more25 March 2024
Almost one in five turn to mental health medication
New research has revealed that millions of Australians are battling mental health challenges, with almost one in five taking medication to help them cope.
The National
Read more22 March 2024
No escape from heat for state’s disadvantaged
Many Queenslanders feel trapped in their over-heated homes and are batting serious health issues as a result.
Around 80 percent of respondents to the latest QCOSS Heat
Read more22 March 2024
Well-credentialed group all ready to play
The founder of parkrun Australia, a four-time Paralympian and the President of the Royal Life Saving Society are part of a new leadership group which will help deliver
Read more22 March 2024
Broncos set NRL membership record
The Brisbane Broncos have become the first NRL club to sign-up more than 50,000 members.
The milestone was reached before the season kicked off while the team was in
Read more22 March 2024
Queensland takes bronze in population growth race
Queensland is in the bronze position on population growth despite the spike in infrastructure jobs and the lure of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Australian
Read more21 March 2024
Identity theft hits 200,000 as digital crime escalates
Almost 200,000 Australians experienced identity theft last financial year as the digital evolution continued to open new crime frontiers.
This was coupled with more than
Read more20 March 2024
Costs bite into dental care for older Australians
More than a third of older Australians have delayed going to the dentist in the past 12 months due to financial pressures.
A survey by advocacy group COTA Australia
Read more20 March 2024
Green light for pill testing at Queensland festivals
Pill testing will be a regular feature at Queensland events with the State Government engaging two providers to deliver fixed site and event-based pill testing services
Read more20 March 2024