The Independent Schools Australia survey gathered data from 2000 parents from public, private and catholic schools in the country. 

Data shows “Gaining confidence and self-esteem” is the top priority for parents of private school students. Only 44% of parents are choosing private schools for “educational excellence” a 6% drop from the previous survey 5 years ago. 

The government plans to assist the growing number of children with mental health issues.

The National Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy is a world-first as it provides support to children 12 and younger, as well as their families.

The US just concluded their first talks with the Taliban since withdrawal of American troops. 

The meeting in Qatar focused on evacuating US citizens and providing humanitarian aid. US officials say the talks were “candid and professional” and insist the meeting does not amount to recognition of the Taliban. 

Brisbane is set to be hit with a month’s worth of rain within the next few days.

More than 70mm was recorded last night in some part of the south east, with more to come. Meteorologist Rickus Lombard says the worst of the storm activity will hit south east Queensland by Wednesday.

A Mansfield family camp for children with autism has received a funding boost

Mansfield Autism State-wide Service has received $3.8 million in the latest round of the federal government’s Building Better Regions Fund.

TW: domestic violence. 

Redcliffe is set to host a march against domestic violence this Friday. 

The event is part of the ‘Moreton Bay Says NO 2 Violence campaign’, an initiative of Encircle who aims to raise awareness of domestic and family violence in the region. 

The federal government’s “Parks Australia” is set to fight allegations of damage to a sacred site.

Parks Australia shares the management of Kakadu National Park with traditional owners; however, Parks Australia is being accused of breaching conditions for building a walking track near the iconic Gunlom falls infinity pool.   

Newly appointed NSW premier Dominic Perrottet will not be fined following his decision to drink beer while standing in a pub. 

Footage from a recent press conference shows Premier Perrottet and Deputy Premier Paul Toole standing behind the bar at a Sydney pub drinking beer, something which at the time was restricted. 

11 chief executives have called on world leaders to “take meaningful action”. 

In an open letter, the business leaders urged governments to take action on mass extinctions of wildlife and ecosystems to prevent the risk of a “dead planet”.