Soaring cost-of-living expenses continue to devastate families, with research from The Salvation Army revealing almost two in three (63 per cent) of the state’s hardest-hit parents fear they won’t be able to afford meals this Christmas. The Salvation Army client survey also found four in five (83 per cent) households…

An Olympic swimmer, a disability advocate, a world-champion horse archer, and a relationship expert are among the inspiring speakers to headline TEDxBrisbane, as it returns for the first time since COVID-19. After three reschedules and more than three years of planning, TEDxBrisbane will return on December 3 with a showcase…

More than one million dollars has been raised for Motor Neurone Disease research through unique truck raffles, with the latest, an “Expedition Truck” already bringing in more than $200,000, weeks out from the prize being drawn. The vehicle is the fifth to be raffled by Australia’s largest transport and logistics…

The Salvation Army Australia is calling on Queenslanders to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal, with all funds raised locally staying local to help ensure no one is left in need in our community. Now in its 58th year, the Red Shield Appeal is The Salvos flagship fundraising…

Homeowners with mortgages should start planning for interest rate rises from June. The four big banks have this week announced they will look at increasing rates which have been at a record low. Economic experts have warned a one per cent interest rate hike could see more than half (58…

Heart of Australia has received a major funding commitment of $17.2 million from the Federal Government to guarantee its mobile medical clinics will continue to service regional and rural Queenslanders for the next four years. Founder and cardiologist, Dr Rolf Gomes, said he is thrilled Heart of Australia’s five mobile…

HEALTH INSURERS SET TO ANNOUNCE PREMIUM PRICE HIKE Expect more unwelcome news on cost-of-living today (Friday, April 1) with most health funds set to announce an average 2.7 per cent price hike in premiums. More than half of the Australian population (14 million Australians) has some form of private health…

A new campaign aimed at helping cut the high cost of household bills and insurance premiums has been launched today (Thursday, 24 March 2022) to unite consumers ahead of the Federal Election. In a first, ‘The Great Australian Rip Off’ campaign is exposing the secret payments and incentives many Australians…

High school graduates who have missed out on final university offers today (3 March) are being reminded not to stress because other options are available. Co-Founder of skills and jobs organisation The Careers Department, Samantha Devlin, said many school leavers apply for university because they think it is expected of…