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Tiny homes project changing lives of young students
There is something quite extraordinary happening at Hay War Memorial High School. In the school grounds, a tiny home is taking shape. It is being built not by tradies, not by developers, but by local kids with tools in their hands, pride in their work, and a future full of possibility.
Land clearing linked to myrtle rust disease in native forests: QUT
New research has revealed past land clearing is increasing the vulnerability of native Australian forests to the invasive myrtle rust disease — with regrowth forests emerging as hotspots for impact.
Students lead change at Youth Waste Conference
The region's next generation of waste warriors came together recently for Southern Downs Regional Council's inaugural Youth Waste Conference to drive action and inspire new ideas in sustainable waste reduction. Students from Dalveen State School, St Joseph's School and Warwick State High School attended the forum...
The hardest decision is to act
These words from Amelia Earhart capture a timeless truth about leadership. Earhart, who pushed beyond fear, convention, and uncertainty to chart new frontiers, understood that progress rarely comes from waiting. It comes from courageously stepping forward when outcomes are unclear.
Quiz #6/2026
Quizzes with friends is a fine way to fire up a Friday night!
1. In the film "Batman Forever", released in 1995, who played the...
Quiz #5/2026
Extra points for answering any question at all while doing your sit-ups. (You may have to enlist the aid of a friend to call...
Quiz #4/2026
Have you had your morning spinach? With three raw eggs?
1. Fingerprint classification was refined sufficiently to be used as evidence to solve a...
Sniffer dogs team up with air sampling device to tackle wildlife trafficking
Adelaide University researchers have shown that pairing sniffer dogs with a simple air-sampling device could dramatically improve the detection of illegally trafficked wildlife hidden inside shipping containers ... veterinarian researchers report that air extracted from sealed shipping containers can be analysed by detection dogs with almost 98 per cent accuracy...
Nilla Spark – Nilla’s Italian Kitchen
“People in my classes often say, ‘Oh my God this tastes amazing’ and I have to remind them that it tastes so good because they made it and they made it with the right intention. If you put love into your food, you're going to put love into your body.”
With clarity and focus, progress always follows
Progress follows when leaders provide clear direction and focus, because people perform best when they understand what matters, why it matters, and where to invest their energy.
Mentoring program supports profitable regenerative farming across the Tweed
Tweed Shire Council will soon open applications for the next round of its Profitable Regenerative Farming Mentoring Program, with local farmers invited to learn more at an information session on 26 February. The peer-to-peer program pairs experienced regenerative farmers with emerging landholders to strengthen farm profitability while improving soil health, waterways and biodiversity.
Quiz #3/2026 – Winter Olympics special
Torvill and Dean haven't a patch on you; you'll skate through this quiz.
1. Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics being held?2. How many countries...
Where’s the childcare centre?
Big promises, no build as Naracoorte waits on old TAFE site project. A grand on-site announcement, artist impressions, and firm timelines promised a solution to Naracoorte’s long-running childcare shortage — but almost two years on, the proposed early learning and childcare centre at the former TAFE site has yet to take physical shape.
Berri Primary’s prayers answered
Madison Eastmond. A $15M funding boost to Berri Primary School was the highlight of a recent regional tour undertaken last week by Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven. Minister Scriven’s announcement of the State Government capital works investment program funding last Thursday has answered long-term advocacy calls for the major redevelopment of Berri Primary School...
Quiz #2/2026
Just an easy little one to boost your confidence...
1. What flower is the English rugby team emblem?2. What was the first event to be...
Silence is acceptance
Silence in leadership is never neutral — when issues, standards, or confusion go unaddressed, people interpret that quiet as permission.
Kindergarten pilot begins as record number of students start school: Cook, Winton
The Cook Government's landmark free Full-time Kindergarten Pilot begins today, marking a major milestone in early childhood education in Western Australia. The pilot is commencing at Roleystone Community College, Halidon Primary School, and Banksia Grove Primary School in the metropolitan region, and South Kalgoorlie Primary School and Dalyellup Primary School in regional Western Australia.
Wildlife warrior and reef champion earn citizenship recognition
Founder of Summer Spirit, Summer Adams, was named Highly Commended in the Young Citizen of the Year category for her remarkable commitment to wildlife conservation, community service and youth empowerment ... Scarlett Cheetham was nominated for Young Citizen of the Year, in recognition of her longstanding commitment to kindness, volunteering, and environmental and marine conservation initiatives.
New principals begin the year at two small schools
Two small schools more than 120km apart — Broadwater and Old Bonalbo — have new principals starting this term. At Broadwater Public School - rebuilt after the 2022 floods - Jake Debrincat joins this term as principal. At Old Bonalbo, it is Samantha Cooper’s first time as a principal.
A sense of pride requires achievement
Pride is earned through effort, resilience and achievement. As Australia Day invites reflection, it reminds us that our national identity has been built through generations of quiet, hard-won progress.
Schools urged to play a frontline role in protecting children against forced marriage: AFP
The AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation has called on school communities to help identify and protect vulnerable children amid a growth in reports of forced marriage. According to the latest figures, reports of forced marriage into the ACCCE jumped almost 30 per cent last financial year...
Back to school scorcher
Madison Eastmond. Additional hot-weather measures are being adopted by Riverland schools, as students brave an intense heatwave – including yesterday's 49C scorcher – for the first week of the 2026 school year ... "This is definitely the hottest beginning of a school year we have had in a while," said Barmera Primary School principal Jayne Foulds.
