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First stage of ‘fractious’ Thriving Kids plan rolls out

By Helen Dickinson and Catherine Smith This week the first stage of Thriving Kids begins to roll out. This new program, announced just over a year ago, is part of the

Major roadworks to bust Caloundra traffic congestion

An alternative route into the Caloundra CBD on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is being constructed to ease traffic congestion on the road to the popular holiday spot. The

Enoggera Reservoir among new fishing permit dams

Three new dams have been added to Queensland’s recreational fishing permit scheme. Enoggera Reservoir, Paradise Dam, and Mount Morgan No. 7 Dam will become part of the

New parkland ‘village green’ opens at Samford

The new $5.8 million Samford Parklands Village Green is now open for public use. The parkland has open lawns, picnic shelters, children’s play spaces and walking

Hamilton site to house permanent food and arts market

A new permanent market, styled on Melbourne’s famous Queen Victoria Market, is being developed in the Brisbane suburb of Hamilton. A website has been established

New 20-year plan to revitalize Kedron Brook

A new 20-year plan aims to transform Kedron Brook in Brisbane’s north into one of the city’s “premier lifestyle and recreation corridors”. The Kedron Brook

Fake alerts on bogus purchases hitting our phones

There has been an increase in scammers sending fake messages to consumers alerting them of a purchase they supposedly made and providing a phone number to stop

Boost for city homeless night sanctuary

The Queensland Government has announced a funding boost for a Brisbane “night sanctuary” to provide 110 beds for rough sleepers each night. The funding agreement

New fund to help refugees get started in business

Refugees in Australia will have access to funds to start and grow businesses through a new lending facility created by seven philanthropic groups. The $4.1 million

Charities hit by rising costs and demand for services

Australia’s charities are taking a hit as rising expenses and cost-of-living pressures impact their bottom line. New data from the Australian Charities and

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