New laws target “good blokes” committing sexual assault
Queensland sexual assault survivors will be protected from hearing “good character” references for perpetrators under new laws passed in State Parliament this
Read more18 September 2025Support & Services
New parents’ circle in anti-bullying efforts
Queensland’s anti-bullying program is being expanded to provide extra support for parents.
State Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said $3.2 million would be
Read more17 September 2025
Six ways for parents to talk to their child about sex
By Jennifer Power, Alexandra James and Thomas Norman
Parents play an important role in teaching their children about sex and relationships. But our new report shows many
Read more15 September 2025
New chair among reconstruction authority board changes
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority board has a fresh look with four new appointments.
State Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said former Flinders Shire Mayor Jane
Read more15 September 2025
New 1500-cell prison opens west of Brisbane
Queensland has a new prison with the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre now open.
State Corrective Services Minister Laura Gerber said the new state of the art high
Read more15 September 2025
Award-winning Qld program saving business millions
Business Chamber Queensland has received international recognition for a program which helps hundreds of businesses reduce their power consumption, water use and
Read more15 September 2025
Silvey to guide Herston Health Precinct’s long-term vision
A commercially-minded social services executive, with a background in research, has been appointed as the Director of the Herston Health Precinct.
Dr Patrick Silvey will
Read more15 September 2025
Aussies living with dementia on track to hit one million
Dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians, according to the latest update from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Dementia Australia
Read more12 September 2025
Price gouging warning as new home care model looms
Elderly Australians are at risk of financial exploitation when new home care rules come into force from November.
Trilogy Care CEO Luke Traini said while the recent
Read more8 September 2025
Fuller new Director of Forensic Science Queensland
Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller is the new Director of Forensic Science Queensland (FSQ), following his recent work on the State’s DNA
Read more8 September 2025