The Child Care Subsidy comes into force in under three weeks, but there are fears many working families could be left thousands of dollars out of pocket.
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Bank accounts, addresses: Why your sensitive information could be sold to the highest bidder
A Brisbane entrepreneur says he will be forced to sell “critically sensitive” details of more than 21,000 motorists as he unloads his business over a multi-million-dollar dispute with the Queensland Government.
Hip-pocket hit to Queenslanders on the way with Trad's big budget spend
Here’s how you are most likely to be affected by a range of new taxes and charges aimed at offsetting the cost of Treasurer Jackie Trad’s big-spending Queensland budget.
Eating disorder patients to get up to 50 therapy sessions in new trial
Hundreds of people with eating disorders will get access to expanded psychological treatments with a $3.2 million pilot study announced.
Veterans' surfing club helping soldiers paddle back to civilian life
After discovering the healing power of surfing, a pair of former soldiers are helping others ease back into life outside the armed forces.
Brisbane considers new speed limit, licence for mobility scooters
The Brisbane City Council wants to reduce the speed of mobility scooters and see the introduction of a basic licence in the hope of lowing the risk of injury for other pedestrians.
New rubbish levy brings $1b boost to Qld coffers ahead of mining downturn
Queensland Treasurer Jackie Trad hands down a budget with five new taxes, including a $1 billion rubbish levy to deliver mammoth revenue to help pay for many major projects — which could generate jobs.
Car rego, gambling taxes, and infrastructure: the winners and losers in the Queensland budget
Drivers, home buyers, job seekers, and the waste industry — find out who’s better off and who takes a hit in Jackie Trad’s first state budget.
How to explain homelessness to children
Homelessness can be confusing and even scary for children, but talking about it honestly can help to understand this complex social issue and be more compassionate.
Youth workers face cut from 'successful' program keeping teens off the streets
Five youth workers will be cut from a police-run program helping at-risk kids across Queensland go back to school, find jobs and turn their lives around as funding runs dry.