Footy, Friendship, and Music: City Council’s New Single ‘Queenslander’ Scores a Try
If you like your rock music fast and loud, you need to check out the new single "Queenslander" from Hervey Bay four piece, City Council.
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Why do young children sometimes steal? And what should parents do about it?
When children steal, naturally parents can be very concerned. They might wonder if they’ve taught their child correctly, whether it’s just a phase or whether they’re going to have a young offender on their hands.
Can vaping help people quit smoking?
Vapes are unquestionably popular, with many who vape saying they are trying to quit or to cut down on cigarettes. But can vapes actually help significant numbers of people quit smoking?
Sowing Seeds for Success: Cooktown Students Learn the Ropes of Agriculture
Year 11 and 12 pupils at Cooktown State High School received an up-close glimpse into the world of agriculture through a three-day Ag Inspirations event in the Cooktown/Lakeland area.
Seven tips for a healthier relationship with your phone
How long do you spend staring at a screen every day? According to one report, the average person spends about seven hours a day on screens connected to the internet. And that figure is going to be even higher if your job is mainly done in front of a computer.
Does exercise help you lose weight?
It’s no surprise exercise is one of the first things we turn to when we decide it’s time to lose weight. But does exercise help you lose weight, or is it just diet?
Are you financially literate? Here are 7 signs you’re on the right track
Even in the best of times, managing your finances is hard. Every day, you’re making complex financial decisions (some of which carry huge ramifications) and there are more financial products and services available than ever before. Navigating this minefield can be overwhelming and lead to financial anxiety. Being financially literate helps. But what does “financial literacy” mean in practice?
Stanthorpe’s Granite Belt Wines at the Heart of New Wine Scholarship Partnership
Just 20 minutes from the heart of Stanthorpe, Queensland, The Star Entertainment Group and the Queensland Wine Industry Association have come together to launch a new wine scholarship program. This inaugural initiative shines a spotlight on the region's renowned Granite Belt wines and seeks to nurture a new generation of wine enthusiasts and professionals.
How bad is vaping and should it be banned?
Vaping regularly makes headlines, with some campaigning to make e-cigarettes more available to help smokers quit, while others are keen to see vaping products banned, citing dangers, especially for teens. So just how dangerous is it
Cultural burning is safer for koalas and better for people too
Koalas are an iconic endangered species living in a fire-prone environment. This makes them an ideal subject when investigating solutions to wildfires.
Drizzle Boy play a first for neurodiversity in theatre
Queensland Theatre's Drizzle Boy features the first neurodivergent character written and portrayed by a neurodivergent person on the Australian main stage.
Carers of older Australians need more support
Aged care is being hit both ways by the ageing of Australia’s population. While population ageing is increasing the number of Australians in need of formal care, it’s also reducing the proportion of working age people able to provide formal care.
Interview: singer/songwriter Natasha Rose
Get ready to be swept away by the soulful voice and captivating music of Natasha Rose, a rising star in the Queensland music scene! Hailing from the beautiful Moreton Bay Region, this 19-year-old singer-songwriter has just released her debut single "Lying To Love."
Mining town turns pink for breast cancer fun run
Next month, the town of Collinsville in outback Queensland will experience a remarkable transformation as Alice Randell leads a team of over 60 participants in their own International Women's Day Fun Run.
Sublime design: the Queenslander
The Queenslander house is a classic piece of Australian architectural design. With its distinctive timber and corrugated iron appearance, it breaks the monotony of the bland, master-planned display villages on the peripheries of our cities.
Great Sight! Drones keeping beachgoers safe
The $8 million SharkSmart drone trial, a collaboration between the Queensland Government and Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ), is being rolled out across some of the state’s most popular beaches.
What Australia learned from recent devastating floods – and how New Zealand can apply those lessons now
Perhaps the key lesson for New Zealand, and also Australia, is the need to think beyond emergency management to building long-term resilience within agencies and communities.
Satisfying relationships are good for women’s health
Women who have quality relationships in their 40s and 50s are less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions in older age, a study suggests.
Do beach cabanas actually protect you from the sun?
‘More potent than cyanide’: how to stay safe from blue-ringed octopus this summer
Blue-ringed octopus are famed for being one of the most venomous animals on the planet, and the symptoms from a bite are the stuff of nightmares. But how worried do you need to be?
Top 10 tips to keep cool this summer
How do you keep cool on a budget? Here are our top ten tips:
Why are Aussie pubs filled with tiles?
After all, what would the swill pub have been like without tiles?
Happy Gravy Day
It's the 21st of December...
Cracker of an idea! What to take to Christmas lunch that won’t break the bank this year
Check your pantry for inspiration or ingredients. Crackers, dried fruit or nuts are great ideas for a charcuterie board. This is also a great way to clean out your pantry
Tips for a stress-free Christmas
The holiday season is upon us, and for many people, that means added stress and pressure. From shopping and cooking, to entertaining and traveling, the holiday season can be overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be.
The best beaches to visit in Queensland this summer
With its stunning coastline and beautiful weather, Queensland is the perfect destination for a summer beach getaway. But with so many beaches to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are some of the best beaches to visit in Queensland this summer...
Tantrums and tinsel: why I love the shopping centre Santa photo
The Santa photo feeds my photographic penchant for overly staged family portraits that signal to the camera “we are posing together for a photograph”
Four tips to set realistic New Year’s Resolutions
By following these tips, you can set realistic new year's resolutions that will help you make positive changes in your life and set you up for a great 2023!
Remembering Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie
It is with heavy hearts that we remember the late Christine McVie, who passed away this week at the age of 79. Today we celebrate her life and music. Take a moment to revisit some of her many hits...
What’s a polycule? An expert on polyamory explains
Room for one more? Ever wondered about polyamorous relationships?
Loretta Lynn was more than a great songwriter – she was a spokeswoman for white rural working-class women
Loretta Lynn’s death at the age of 90 marks the end of a remarkable life of achievement in country music. Her dramatic life story – retold in the 1980 award-winning film “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” based on Lynn’s 1976 biography – made Lynn a household name. She grew up in poverty in a small Kentucky mining town, marrying and starting a family as a teenager before reaching unprecedented heights of commercial success as a recording artist of modern country music.