State inquiry probes drop in volunteer numbers
A Parliamentary Inquiry will be set up to look at falling volunteering rates in Queensland.
State Minister for Volunteers Ann Leahy said volunteering participation had
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Cap-free cleaning and gardening support for elderly
Older Australians will be able to access unlimited gardening and cleaning support next year under changes to a Federal Government initiative.
Aged Care Minister Anika
Read more19 November 2024
Financial stress strains welcome for new migrants
Almost half of Australians believe current immigration levels are too high, despite an overwhelming majority saying the country has benefited from multiculturalism.
The
Read more19 November 2024
Soft robotic shorts boost mobility in frail and elderly
Robotic shorts have been developed which allow the frail and elderly to be more mobile.
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) said the device enabled
Read more19 November 2024
Government prepares cash mandate for business
The Federal Government will determine next year which businesses will be required by law to continue to accept cash in an increasingly digital world.
Federal Treasurer
Read more18 November 2024
NAB in court over hardship support applications
National Australia Bank (NAB) is being sued over the handling of hardship applications from hundreds of vulnerable clients.
The Australian Securities and Investments
Read more18 November 2024
Strathpine set to be a hub of student activity
The Moreton Bay suburb of Strathpine will be home to one of the first Suburban University Study Hubs (SUSHs) in Australia.
The centre, 20km north of Brisbane, will be
Read more18 November 2024
Holiday’s over for misleading NDIS advertising
Misleading advertising targeting National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants has prompted a warning from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Read more13 November 2024
Satisfaction with life in Australia hits record low
Australians’ satisfaction levels are at their lowest levels, with young people the most despondent.
The latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index has revealed overall
Read more12 November 2024
Early look at future Caloundra Library
A glimpse into the future of community spaces has been revealed on the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast Council has released a fly-through video of what its new Caloundra
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