Tag: community

The long history of Australia’s Muslim community

michaelcruickshank- October 20, 2012

Islam is not a new addition to Australian religious landscape, they do in fact have a long history on the continent. Read More

Paying for kindy costs Queensland’s chance to catch up

Amalia Buckerfield- October 5, 2012

The Queensland government has been struggling to catch up with other high-achieving states; the introduction of prep, the entrance age for year 1 being raised ... Read More

More steps needed for dance studio funding

Tara Lowe- September 20, 2012

Despite having Olympic sport status for 13 years Dancesport has never been included in an Olympic Games and it has struggled with funding and recognition. Read More

Community engagement makes fasting fun

Lindsay Mengel- September 19, 2012

UQ muslim students and lecturers breaking a day long fast, participation is still strong due to the sense of community.   Fasting is the act ... Read More

Rise in crime demoralises Gold Coast community

Kimberley Vlasic- October 31, 2011

Crime is on the rise on the Gold Coast with more than 100 incidents reported in the last six months. We delve into the statistics ... Read More

Historic races reveal community spirit

Michael Nugent- September 3, 2011

The sleepy town of Leyburn was transformed into a petrol head's paradise for the 16th annual Leyburn Sprints. Read More

Voices of the Downs

Voices of the Downs

Melody Pedler- September 2, 2011

The Darling Downs is a diverse area with many vibrant towns, communities and dynamic individuals. Read More

Newmarket Bocce Club finds new support

Mandy Chiang- September 2, 2011

Three years after the withdrawal of its main sponsor, a Bocce Club in Newmarket is now expecting to resume its past activities through Multicultural Community ... Read More

Chinatown prepares for Lantern Festival

Mandy Chiang- September 2, 2011

As Brisbane City Council prepares for one of the biggest Chinese cultural events of the year, Chinatown businesses expect a flow of non-Chinese people to ... Read More