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Volunteers at graffiti wall. | Newsreel

$30m up for grabs for Qld community groups

Queensland community groups can access $30m worth of grants to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the state’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund. The “Super Round” of
Read more 19 March 2024
QUT Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Australians) Angela Barney Leitch. | Newsreel

Barney-Leitch community rep on public sector council

QUT Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Australians) Angela Barney-Leitch has been appointed to the Queensland Government’s Public Sector Governance Council as a
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Chief vet Dr Beth Cookson. | Newsreel

New top vet takes charge from the far north

Far North Queensland vet Dr Beth Cook is Australia’s new Chief Veterinary Officer. Dr Cookson, who lives in Cairns, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having
Read more 19 March 2024
Sad young person in tunnel. | Newsreel

Services failing homeless children and young people

A coalition of more than 80 community-minded organisations has called on the Federal Government to develop a national pool of dedicated housing for the thousands of
Read more 17 March 2024
Loggerhead turtle with tracker. | Newseel

Turtle tracking keeps Sunshine Coast marine life safe

Volunteers are keeping a close eye on the movements of endangered loggerhead turtles, allowing Sunshine Coast Council to protect valuable habitats. TurtleCare Sunshine
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Carbon Fibre catamaran. | Newsreel

Hi-tech Sunshine Coast catamaran no carbon copy

An innovative all-carbon fibre Sunshine Coast catamaran is set to make waves around world. Coolum Beach boat building company Cure Marine recently launched the 70-foot
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Nurse supporting elderly woman. | Newsreel

No support for aged care levy in Taskforce report

The Aged Care Taskforce has advised Government not to introduce an aged care levy, but help the industry transition out of the Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
Read more 12 March 2024
People in community garden. | Newsreel

One-stop shop to access grant funding

Brisbane City Council has launched a grant finder portal to help community and business groups access funding. In partnership with GrantGuru, the site provides a
Read more 12 March 2024
Man using robotics. | Newsreel

Bundamba TAFE opens new robotics centre

A new state-of-the-art Metal Trades, Manufacturing and Robotics Centre has opened at TAFE Queensland’s Bundamba campus. The $7 million centre incorporates a modern and
Read more 12 March 2024
Artist impression Ipswich Hospital. | Newsreel

New emergency department in the works for Ipswich

A new and expanded emergency department will be delivered in the second stage of a $710m Ipswich Hospital expansion. With Stage 1 of the expansion, which included a new
Read more 12 March 2024