More than an award: why civic responsibility still matters
Receiving the 2026 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Award from CQ University Australia is both an honour and an opportunity for reflection.
Before the award...
Doing It for Dolly: speak even if your voice shakes
Today (May 8), communities across Australia will come together to mark Do It For Dolly Day, a national day of action dedicated to standing...
NDIS Reform – more questions than answers
Significant reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) took effect on 3 October 2024.
The government has presented these changes as the most...
Tips for Staying Well in Queensland’s Winter
The novelty and romanticism of winter – chunky knits, hot chocolate by the fireplace – often eludes us Queenslanders.
However, many of us appreciate...
Competence, not age
The 2024 U.S. presidential race is unfolding with striking parallels to its 1984 election despite the four decades separating them.
Both contests involved debate...
ONE TOUGH PLANT
I have heard from many gardeners stories of plants that have either survived or died from vandalism in a front garden. One plant that...
Making a difference
With less than one week until International Women’s Day and Queensland Women’s Week for 2023, it’s time to recognise the local inspirational women in...
Wine is a work of art
I was asked to assist with choosing the appropriate premium wines for the forthcoming: Under The Trees (UTT) Twilight Art Gala Event on 17...
Safety tips for refueling
All boats with engines need fuel, so this means as a boat owner you will often have to refuel your boat.
But many boat owners...
Magpies find magic touch
Nerimbera produced the shock of the season when they upset defending champions Clinton in the Football Queensland Premier League Central Coast competition last Saturday.
The...
