Housing policies don’t guarantee affordable homes
Weekend Federal election housing policy announcements by the two major parties fall short of what’s needed to end the housing crisis, according to a peak
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Boardwalk reopened on iconic Gold Coast beach
The boardwalk on Palm Beach on the Gold Coast has reopened after a $4 million upgrade following flood damage in 2022.
The new Beree-Badalla Reserve Boardwalk is a
Read more14 April 2025
Few expect cost of living ‘crisis’ to improve
Australians have little faith that the current cost of living challenges will improve over the next 12 months.
Research released today from Anglicare Sydney shows that
Read more25 March 2025
Programs target youth crime re-offending rates
Two Queensland Government programs aimed at addressing re-offending rates have been put out to tender.
Premier David Crisafulli said the Regional Reset and Staying on
Read more14 March 2025
State expands 24-hour resupply emergency declaration
An emergency planning declaration, which allows the 24-hour resupply of essential businesses in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, has been expanded.
Deputy
Read more12 March 2025
Not-for-profits grapple with rising cyber risks
Almost 20 percent of Australian not-for-profit organisations reported a cyber security breach last year, with social service groups the hardest hit.
The Australian
Read more12 March 2025
Tassie poppy fields key to local pain meds industry
Tasmania’s poppy fields should be better leveraged to create an Australian-based pain medication manufacturing industry.
While welcoming a Federal Government
Read more12 March 2025
Report reveals impact of cutting property tax breaks
Reducing tax incentives for property investors would lower home prices by the same amount as increasing supply through current government plans.
A new report from the
Read more12 March 2025
Recovery hubs open to provide face-to-face support
Community Recovery Hubs have been opened across South-East Queensland to provide face-to-face support for Queenslanders impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
State
Read more11 March 2025
Australia’s blanket COVID response ignored human rights
The human rights of Australians were overlooked in imposing blanket restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
The Australian Human Rights
Read more11 March 2025