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. 

The council is focusing to care for what the Redlands already had by using more than $7 million to upgrade popular community parks and sports fields.

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%.

However, the infrastructure in these regional areas is lagging behind, and the housing market remains tight.

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.

Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn on Sunday urged customers who may be already financially affected by the lockdown or worried about the knock-on effects to contact their bank in order to find out what support could be tailored to them.

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.”

As a result, Ms Berejiklian has been questioned over whether the initial delay in lockdown measures was political, which she claimed it was not.

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.

Other restrictions apply to gatherings.

Go to the Queensland Health website for more information.

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. 

State Member for South Brisbane Amy McMahon and Councillor for Woolloongabba Jonathan Sri have expressed concern over the potential negative impacts the project would have on the community primarily due to the implications a private hospital would have on already-busy streets.