Tag: News
Age no barrier for Pat and Errol
Age is no barrier to joining the Rural Fire Brigade and helping the community according to Pat, 70, and Errol Noye, 78, of Turkey...
CWA supports Oz Harvest
The Tewantin Noosa branch of the CWA hosted Michelle Lipner from Oz Harvest at their evening recently to learn about the vital role of...
‘A village little known’
Longtime Verrierdale resident Kathy Lynch got so fed up with her community’s almost total absence from local histories that she decided to do something...
Heroic sister celebrated
A woman who defied the Bjelke-Petersen State Government in the 1980s to provide care to Queensland’s first HIV-AIDS patients has been lauded for her...
Food fun and plenty of flowers
Much-loved MasterChef Australia winner, author, and champion of local flavours and real cooking styles, Julie Goodwin will be a special guest at this year’s...
Minjerribah on show
New Australian road trip drama Darby and Joan premiered on Acorn TV this month, showcasing the beauty of North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) to viewers...
More than scones and spongecakes
The Country Women’s Association celebrates its centenary in Queensland (and NSW) this year and while most people know the organization for its scones and...
Bushfire Building Conference
The 8th Australian Bushfire Building Conference is bringing industry leaders from across Australia together to build partnerships for change and bring stronger innovation to...
BlazeAid volunteers roll up their sleeves
PRECEDE
Whether it's flood, fire or drought, volunteers are a vital part of Australia's road to disaster recovery, as ERLE LEVEY discovers.
BREAKOUT QUOTE
“We put...
Handy safety hints from police
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) recognises the valuable role that older Queenslanders play in the community and their right to safety and a lifestyle...
Mental health linked to heart health
University of South Australia scientists have uncovered another reason why society should be paying more attention to mental health: it is closely aligned to...
Celebrating Maroochy RSL’s birthday
Maroochy RSL is set to celebrate it’s 90th birthday with a black tie gala event on 30 July.
Local dignitaries, current and ex service men...
Treat sun damage, prevent skin cancer
Years of sun exposure in Queensland can cause more than cosmetic issues like wrinkles and sunspots—it also leads to pre-cancerous sun damage, increasing the...
