South East Queensland’s best and brightest in training and skills have been recognised at the 2025 Queensland Training Awards regional final – with local apprentices, students and employers leading the way in rebuilding the State’s skilled workforce. Winners came from across industries vital to Queensland’s economy, including construction, health, andContinue Reading
The Crisafulli Government is delivering the strongest child protection system in the nation to help keep Queensland children safe by fast-tracking requirements for the early childhood sector to investigate and report suspicious conduct to deliver stronger protections for Queensland children. The Reportable Conduct Scheme – a recommendation of the RoyalContinue Reading
The Crisafulli Government is marking 25 years of one of the most successful recreational fishing initiatives in the State. Queensland’s inland fishing program, the Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS), was introduced in 2000 and has since grown from 25 dams to 63 impoundments. To celebrate, the “SIPS 25” fishing competitionContinue Reading
The Crisafulli Government is delivering health services when Queenslanders need them, with a record investment into elective surgeries, to stabilise the elective surgery waitlist. $1.8 billion will be invested over four years to boost the number of elective surgeries across the State, as part of the Crisafulli Government’s plan toContinue Reading
The Crisafulli Government is delivering safer hospital across Queensland, with Budget funding of $8.7 million going towards boosting hospital security for staff and patients. The 2025-26 Budget lays the foundations for a fresh start to help heal Labor’s Health Crisis with a fully-funded Hospital Rescue Plan, more free healthcareContinue Reading
Six creative Redlands Coast projects encompassing theatre, the visual arts and music have received funding through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). The successful applicants will share in $36,012 through round 2 of the 2024–2025 RADF program, which is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Redland City Council. MayorContinue Reading
Applications are now open for Redland City Council’s Sponsorship Program. Mayor Jos Mitchell said the program provided financial and value in-kind support for a variety of events and initiatives on Redlands Coast. “Council offers funding each year to help local organisations, community groups and individuals hold activities that deliver benefitsContinue Reading
Celebrate the bush and support regional makers at the Summer Land Bush Festival, Friday 26 July at Summer Land Camels. With over 100 market stalls, boutique beer, wine and spirit tastings, live music, and bush entertainment like working dog trials, chainsaw carving, blacksmithing and tractors – there’s something for everyone.Continue Reading
For over 173 years The Ashton Circus Family has travelled to both regional towns and big cities, bringing joy to the people of Australia. Generations of the Ashtons crossed deserts and flooded rivers, drove over snow-covered mountains, fended off bushrangers, and even ventured where there were no roads to reachContinue Reading
A music-based fitness program made up of step aerobics, cardio and strength workouts, moving to the sweet rhythm of the latest R&B Hip Hop sounds. Suitable for age: 14 years and over Please note: Bookings are essential. For most activities you will need to: wear enclosed shoes bring a waterContinue Reading