Eighteen-year-old Broadbeach Waters student Robert Barber was preparing for his final Year 12 exams when everyday fatigue escalated into something far more serious. After struggling to complete a lap of his school oval and later feeling dizzy in the surf, Robert discovered his haemoglobin had dropped to dangerous levels. DaysContinue Reading
The Crisafulli Government has expanded and made permanent its Youth Co-Responder Teams, strengthening efforts to reduce youth crime and support at-risk young people across the state. The initiative, delivered in partnership with the Queensland Police Service and youth justice agencies, will now operate across all 15 police districts. The teams have been enhanced withContinue Reading
The Crisafulli Government is expanding its School Crossing Supervisor Scheme to improve safety for students travelling to and from school across the state. New crossings have opened at Ascot State School and St John’s Catholic Primary School, with additional sites in Toowoomba, Rockhampton and Mudgeeraba, including Kings Christian College, set to be completed by the end of May. TheContinue Reading
Small Business Month is set to return to the Scenic Rim this May, offering a dynamic program designed to support local operators to grow, connect and thrive. Delivered by Scenic Rim Regional Council, the month-long initiative features free workshops, networking events and hands-on business support. Topics include social media, grant writing, taxation, recruitmentContinue Reading
A shared vision for growth was front and centre at the inaugural Redlands Coast Economic Development Forum, bringing together leaders, businesses and organisations committed to shaping the region’s future. Hosted by Redland City Council at Redland RSL in Cleveland, the forum focused on building stronger partnerships to drive economic success. Mayor Jos Mitchell highlightedContinue Reading
The 18th Gold Coast Open Taekwondo Championships will return to Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium for a major weekend of competition on May 2 and 3, bringing together athletes of all ages and skill levels. This year’s event introduces a new format, separating disciplines across two days to create a moreContinue Reading
Scenic Rim Regional Council is celebrating rising talent Sophie Joyce, who has been named a 2026 Queensland Young Tourism Leader. The 23-year-old began her career with Council just over a year ago as a trainee in Regional Events and has since progressed to Regional Events Officer, helping deliver major eventsContinue Reading
Redland City Council has enhanced its disaster dashboard to provide residents with daily updates on fuel availability and pricing across the region. The new feature integrates data from the Queensland Government, giving the Redlands Coast community access to real-time information on fuel types and costs at service stations on theContinue Reading
Redland City Council is urging residents to stay vigilant following reports of suspected phone phishing scams targeting the local community. Phishing is a type of scam where callers pose as representatives of trusted organisations to trick people into providing personal or sensitive information. Council has received reports of residents beingContinue Reading
Construction has begun on a new clubhouse for the Twin Rivers Community Mallet Sports Club at Bedford Park in Eagleby, marking a major milestone for the growing club. Delivered by Logan City Council and supported by the Queensland Government, the project will provide the club with its first permanent homeContinue Reading