Number is up for national telephone plan
The doubling of Australians only using mobile phones in their homes over the past 10 years is one of the drivers of a review of the nation’s telephone number
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Extra funding for emergency relief services
Almost $5 million has been provided to community groups to deliver extra emergency relief in response to the cost-of-living crisis.
The Federal funding will flow to
Read more4 June 2024
Local government officers urged to be aware of WHS risks
Local government officers and senior executives are being increasingly targeted in Work Health and Safety (WHS) prosecutions, prompting warnings for organisations to
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Prevention a small part of drug battle billions
Australian governments are spending billions in the battle against illicit drugs, but less than 10 percent is directed towards use prevention and response to harm,
Read more4 June 2024
Globally-significant natural springs preserved
One the most important natural springs in the world will be preserved with the creation of a wildlife reserve in central Queensland.
Edgbaston Reserve, near Longreach,
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Extra millions for early childhood health checks
A half-billion-dollar Queensland Government program aims to support children in the early stages of life.
A major component of the $501.9 million allocated will go
Read more3 June 2024
Schools in need can apply for free meals
Queensland schools will need to lodge expressions of interest to access new funding to provide free student meals.
Next month’s State budget will include a $15 million
Read more3 June 2024
Call to shape a city’s greenheart
Gold Coast City is opening up its green heart and urging ratepayers to help shape the region’s largest outdoor recreation space.
More than 250 hectares of parklands in
Read more1 June 2024
Green light for Mooloolaba foreshore renewal
Mooloolaba’s foreshore will feature more beachfront parkland, enhanced community spaces and a terraced seawall with Sunshine Coast Council today approving the next
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New process measures fruit shelf-life
A new process to measure the self-life of fruit has been created by Queensland scientists, who are now looking for industry partners to take it to market.
State
Read more31 May 2024