A Meditation practice that can support a positive approach to daily living
Developing a practice of Loving-kindness Meditation, also known as Metta Meditation, is a transformative journey that cultivates compassion and empathy towards oneself and others.
Logan Local
Australia’s peacekeeping missions since 1947
Australians have served in peacekeeping roles every year since 1947. The first Australian peacekeepers were deployed to the Netherlands East Indies (now Indonesia).
A veteran talks about mateship, connection and taking care of your community
Allan Ploenges has a ready smile and expressive blue eyes, his demeanour is outgoing and positive – above all, he’s ready to speak about the things that matter to him.
Gail Forrer
Gardening is not a dying art
An old copy of the Queensland Garden Annual, 6th edition, recently came into my possession. Its aged pages, tinted yellow with time, and the worn cover adorned with handwritten notes spoke volumes about its history.
John Wilson
Survey goal to improve disability services
People living with disability are being asked to take part in a state government-funded survey which aims to help improve inclusion and services.
Seniors embrace the single life
The ‘grey divorce’ trend is on the rise in Australia, with new data revealing close to a third (32 per cent) of divorces are taking place after the age of 50.
New school program aims to curb vaping
Leading health education charity Life Ed Queensland is rolling out a new vaping education program this year for primary students as part of a nationwide early intervention strategy to help schools tackle the growing vaping problem.
Homes for Queenslanders Plan to support renters
Premier Steven Miles recently unveiled the Homes for Queenslanders Plan, aimed at bolstering support for Queensland renters through the implementation of robust legislation to ensure fairness, safety, and accessibility in the rental market.
Changing our money behaviours
We all know that changing our behaviours can be hard, let alone when it comes to money.
Sloan Wilkins
Call to review grocery pricing rules
A recent survey of 6,500 older people revealed that the cost of groceries is one of their biggest cost-of-living concerns, especially among those who rent or are relying on the pension.