SERENA HERR The RSPCA’s Cupcake Day is on again this October, encouraging supporters to participate by either hosting a baking party or donating, to raise funds to fight animal cruelty. Cupcake Day is the RSPCA’s annual national … [Read more...]
Get checked for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
TAYLAH GRAY Experts are reminding Australian women of the importance of regular check-ups and early detection ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which kicks off on October 1. Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) spokesperson … [Read more...]
Leukaemia Foundation prepares to Light the Night
Sep 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
YUAN LIU AND STAFF WRITERS Thousands of Australians around the country will take part in a special virtual lantern lighting ceremony to raise money for blood cancer on October 10 this year. The event, called Light the Night, is … [Read more...]
Brisbane Film Festival returns next week
Sep 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
IRIS ZHANG AND STAFF WRITERS The Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF 2020) is on again next week, showcasing a selection of more than 70 international and Australian new release features, documentaries, short films and retrospectives in … [Read more...]
Week puts focus on Queensland’s mental health
Sep 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
JADE MACBETH There’s no arguing that 2020 has been a stressful and unsettling year, which is why Queensland Mental Health Week couldn’t come at a better time. The state-wide event runs from October 10 to 18 and is a joint initiative … [Read more...]
COVID-19 adds twist to traditional weddings
Sep 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
EMILY LOWE Wedding planners and loved up couples are finding unique ways to celebrate their special day despite restrictions due to the global pandemic. Under current COVID-19 restrictions, weddings in Queensland and New South Wales … [Read more...]
Universities help fundraise for free legal service
Sep 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
DINA GETOVA My Community Legal has begun a fundraising initiative in partnership with three Gold Coast universities to help provide free legal services for people experiencing financial hardship. The legal centre is working with … [Read more...]
Music label 4000 Records turns one
Sep 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
LILY HIRST Brisbane music label 4000 Records is celebrating its first birthday with the announcement of three live music shows over the next three months in local venues. The label, which is run by Brisbane local John Russell, manages … [Read more...]
‘The Mowerman’ hits Gold Coast for Bravehearts
Sep 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
SAMARA MCRAE AND STAFF WRITERS Seventy-five-year-old Robina resident Claude ‘The Mowerman’ Harvey will be pushing his famed lawn mower from Coolangatta to Hope Island and back this week to help raise money for Bravehearts’ White Balloon … [Read more...]
Brisbane band takes gigs to the street
Sep 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
GARRY LONG Brisbane based BenJamBand is taking it to the street, performing free live gigs on the back of a trailer in various locations around the city. Unable to play at traditional venues thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, the band … [Read more...]
