Queensland Parliament Passes Tough New Anti-Smoking LawsQueensland Parliament today passed tough new laws to stop people from smoking in cars carrying children.
Kidsafe Day a child safety reminderMinister for Fair Trading Peter Lawlor has congratulated Kidsafe Queensland on reaching its 30 year milestone today, on National Kidsafe Day (26 October).
Reduce downlight fire riskThere have been 29 fires caused by electrical lamps and lights in Queensland - six of which can be attributed to insulation material covering a light fitting.
Coalition saves eyesight treatmentThousands of Australians who suffer vision loss and face blindness from macular degeneration are now assured that they will not face higher costs for vital treatment.
More time for comment on SEQ climate change planThe Queensland Government has extended the period for public consultation on the
Draft South East Queensland Climate Change Management Plan by one month.
Slipper urges vigilance toward prostate cancerMember for Fisher Peter Slipper today urged men to take more interest in prostate cancer, an understanding of the disease could be a lifesaver.
Breakthrough for Coast cancer patientsPatients who can not afford private treatment costs will no longer have to travel to Brisbane for radiation therapy following an announcement of a new Radiation Oncology centre at Maroochydore.
Maleny Credit Union to transform banking in the Sunshine Coast regionThe Credit Union is reaching out to customers in the Sunshine Coast region and beyond with its new suite of banking technologies.
Mayor Abbot issues challenge“What am I doing, what are you doing? A presentation and discussion held in Maleny Friday sought to generate discussion on the impacts of an ever increasing population.
New adoption laws fairer for all QueenslandersSweeping reforms to Queensland adoption laws passed in Parliament late tonight (Tuesday) include the introduction 'open adoption' where a child's birth and adoptive parents can know each other from the time of adoption, Minister for Child Safety Phil Reeves said.
Guilt A Leading Symptom Of Coughs And ColdsFeel guilty about taking time off when you’re sick? Spare a thought for working parents who are made feel guilty if they take time off to care for sick children.