Food or school: Harrowing choice facing Qld families
The return of school will add significant financial stress to Queenslanders, with some schools charging thousands of dollars for uniforms and supplies.
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$200-plus for ‘compulsory’ public school blazers and formal uniform items
Brisbane families are being slugged up to $215 for “compulsory” blazers and hundreds of dollars more on formal uniform requirements despite their children attending public schools.
$5m boost: Hundreds more families to get $150 swimming lesson vouchers
The state government’s SwimStart program has been doubled courtesy of a $5 million injection, with hundreds of extra families eligible for the $150 vouchers.
$500k in debt: Former rugby star blames Brisbane Council for restaurant closure
A former rugby player and prominent publican claims a move by Brisbane City Council was the ‘final nail in the coffin’ for his struggling restaurant which accumulated huge debts.
‘Where’s the plan?’: Demand for action on state’s ‘race to bottom’ housing crisis
The true extent of Queensland’s social housing crisis has stretched to ‘more like 100,000 households’ in limbo, with many families not bothering with “years-long” waiting lists, the state’s peak body has warned.
‘Fraud and collusion’: FNQ cyclone victims denied insurance compensation
Bob Katter has accused insurance companies of “fraud and collusion” claiming providers have denied thousands of cyclone victims compensation over “ridiculous” technicalities.
Major change to this Qld school year that has principals worried
A major change is taking place to this Queensland school year that has principals and experts concerned.
Students forced out as severe weather delays school’s opening
Students will be forced to attend a neighbouring campus when class returns with severe weather delaying the opening of a new Ipswich state school.
Revealed: Cabinet reshuffle moment that put Miles in Grace’s sights
Fresh details have emerged about how Queensland’s Cabinet reshuffle unfolded, with Grace Grace revealing exactly what happened behind the scenes as Steven Miles rose to power.
Minister reveals personal LGBTQI+ connection in call for more respect in schools
Queensland’s former education minister has opened up on her personal views on LGBTQI+ issues as a parent of a non-binary child, and revealed the biggest challenges facing the state’s children, as well as the threat posed by the “extreme” Green Party.
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