Redland’s set a budget of more than $1 million to proceed with the Birkdale Community Precinct, including the restoration of the historic Willard's Farm.

Mayor Karen Williams says the outlined funds will support the council's long-term vision to make Redlands an exceptional place to live and play. 

Queensland’s Southern Downs region is growing as people increasingly leave major cities behind for rural Australia.

A report by the Regional Australia Institute found the net migration to inland regions was up 66%, with Queensland’s Southern Downs region increasing by 44%.

A South Korean strawberry grower, working in Queensland since 2009, will face deportation if his visa appeal is rejected.

Ray Kim has made Australia home for more than a decade, and hopes to continue doing so. He is appealing his declined permanent visa application to keep working and living here.

As Australia faces a shortage of agricultural workers, there is criticism that sending anyone back, particularly those filling such essential roles, is not a wise idea. 
 

Australia's big four banks have offered support including loan deferrals or waiving fees for customers under financial strain as a result of NSW's COVID-19 lockdown, amid warnings the cost to the economy could top $1 billion a week.

A dance performance put on by members of the LGBTQI+ community outside a cathedral in the small Colombian city of San Gil has caused an uproar among some residents.

A local councillor Ciro Moreno says the protest has been referred to as an artistic protest and the community sees it as a provocation.

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian faces criticism for the current Great Sydney lockdown, after previously making a point about avoiding lockdowns in the state.

Just after last week’s state budget, which showed New South Wales’ positive economic recovery, Treasurer Dominic Perrottet claimed the state has “gold standard testing, tracing, quarantine.”

South East Queensland faces new restrictions from 1:00 am tomorrow, in light of recent COVID-19 cases.

Masks will be required in southeast regions for two weeks, in indoor spaces and where social distancing is not possible.

Hospitality venues will have a limited seating capacity, and customers must remain seated.

Plans to replace the derelict Urban Paradise Gallery on Annerley Road, with a private hospital is being contested.

It is estimated to provide care for approximately 100 patients, with full-time staff numbers reaching an estimated 355. 

A Redland-based service for men has been awarded a $15,000 grant to help raise awareness about abuse, promote healing and reconciliation for male victims of sexual assault and institutional child abuse.

The Men & Co service manager Millie Knight says the funding would be crucial in developing videos that would allow men to share their experiences and encourage reconciliation.