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Tuesday, 11 July

22:33

Rental price growth has...peaked! "IndyWatch Feed Qld"

Rental growth peaks

SQM Research has been ahead of the curve on picking rental market trends with its asking rents index ballooning more than 25 per cent higher in Sydney and some other cities.

In real time, they are now seeing the rental crisis easing as tenants push back on rental price increases and make more efficient use of the housing stock. 

Nationally the rental vacancy rate ticked up from 1.2 per cent to 1.3 per cent in June, and asking rents actually declined over the past week in Sydney, for the first time in ages. 


Looking at the smoothed 6-month trend, Brisbane and Adelaide and still very tight, but there are signs of pressures easing elsewhere. 


Of course, there is still rollicking rental demand expected over the next 5 years - and there probably is a seasonal element to this - but this does suggest that we may be through the immediate worst of the rental crisis, especially in Canberra and Hobart, and much of regional Australia to boot. ...

20:36

Dear Future, I am ready Refugee Vigil and Exhibition Launch. Westender

Survivors of Australias offshore immigration detention regime tell their stories in Dear Future, I am ready, an exhibition of images on  19 July at St Johns Cathedral. As for my []

The post Dear Future, I am ready Refugee Vigil and Exhibition Launch. first appeared on Westender.

17:20

Pandemic worsens mental health for refugee women in Australia "IndyWatch Feed Qld"

New research from the University of New South Wales found out women with refugee backgrounds in Australia have more mental health concerns linked to the Covid19 pandemic.

Researchers found out more than 68 percent of women with a refugee background have a very serious issue with fear associated with Covid-19 because of the prior trauma they experience.

Image: Image credit: Unsplash

Produced By: Xinchen Li

Featured In Story: Susan Rees- Professor in Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 11 July 2023

The post Pandemic worsens mental health for refugee women in Australia appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

17:15

Queensland housing plan doesnt go far enough says Qld Greens "IndyWatch Feed Qld"

The Queensland government recently announced they would be partnering with St Vincent de Paul Queensland to build 147 new social houses in Toowoomba, Bundaberg and the Gold Coast. It will cost $71 million.

In a statement, the government said the project was part of a $5 billion investment to start building 13 000 social and affordable Queensland homes by 2027.

Queensland Greens housing spokesperson and MP Dr. Amy MacMahon told The Wire what she thought of the plan and discussed additional solutions to address the housing crisis.

The Wire reached out to Queensland Minister for Housing Meaghan Scanlon for comment, but she did not respond.

 

For housing help, please contact:

  • your local Housing Service Centre during business hours
  • the 24/7 Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753.

Image: Netta Finney

Produced By: Netta Finney

Featured In Story: Dr Amy MacMahon MP Member for South Brisbane and QLD Greens housing spokesperson

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 11 July 2023

The post Queensland housing plan doesnt go far enough says Qld Greens appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

17:08

Young workers denied retirement savings "IndyWatch Feed Qld"

A report by Industry Super Australia warns that an outdated law denying under-18 workers super contributions could cost them over $10,000 in the long term.

Approximately 375,000 young workers in Australia are locked out of the retirement system, as they are only eligible for compulsory super contributions if they work over 30 hours per week for the same employer.

Removing this discriminatory threshold would not only be fair to young workers but also remove the administrative burden for employers.

This exclusion affects over 90% of teenage workers who typically work fewer than 30 hours per week.

Image: Image credit: Unsplash

Produced By: Moemina Shukur

Featured In Story: Bernie Dean Industry Super Australias Chief Executive

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 11 July 2023

The post Young workers denied retirement savings appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

17:04

The cost of diabetes on healthcare in Australia "IndyWatch Feed Qld"

Diabetes continues to be a significant epidemic in the 21st century, resulting in numerous complications that affect vital organs such as the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and eyes.

In the past decade, significant progress has been made in diabetes management, leading to a reduction in these complications.

Due to the increasing prevalence of diabetes, there is a need for more extensive efforts at the public health level and the development of new therapies to further enhance the prognosis for this prevalent condition.

National Diabetes Week serves as a reminder of the ongoing global health challenge posed by diabetes, including within Australia.

Image: Image credit: Unsplash

Produced By: Moemina Shukur

Featured In Story: Professor Mark Cooper Head of Department of Diabetes, Monash University.

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 11 July 2023

The post The cost of diabetes on healthcare in Australia appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

16:48

Western Queensland Winter 2023 Part 2 -Boulia to Cuttaburra Crossing sunshinecoastbirds

 

Letter-winged Kite

Following our travels through Longreach, Winton and Mt Isa (following post) we headed south from Mt Isa to Boulia, with rain dashing hopes for further stops for Kalkadoon Grasswren. It had eased by the time we got to Boulia. Continuing south to Bedourie, the Mitchell grass and gibber plains were a sight to behold: a glorious mosaic of wildflowers, vivid greenery, extensive pools of water and lush vegetation in every direction. The bothersome rains that were reshaping our travel plans had a silver lining.



Not long after Bedourie we located a Letter-winged Kite colony that had been reported earlier. These rare birds, under threat from feral cats, are pure pleasure. We had about 12 adults and immatures soaring high and sometimes low above us, mixing with Black Kites and other raptors. In a line of trees along a small watercourse, a pair of Letter-winged Kites held vigil over a nest containing two well-fledged youngsters. Several nests were present in o...

15:31

Adam Rippon claps back at Lance Armstrong for transphobia QNews

Nate Woodall

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is letting loose on FOXs new series Stars on Mars  and his castmates arent happy about it. The series brings together a group of notable celebrities including pop star Tinashe, UFC fighter Ronda Rousey, Modern Familys Ariel Winter, openly gay ice skating Olympian Adam Rippon, and of course, disgraced former Tour de France record ...

The post Adam Rippon claps back at Lance Armstrong for transphobia appeared first on QNews.

13:34

Businesses of 4101: Keeping business owners in the loop. Westender

Running a small business can be tough, but they are the lifeblood of our community. West End business owner Kaz Kelly recently established a support group for businesses in 4101. []

The post Businesses of 4101: Keeping business owners in the loop. first appeared on Westender.

12:35

Rikkie Valerie Koll becomes first trans Miss Netherlands winner QNews

Nate Woodall

Trans model and actress, Rikkie Valerie Koll, has won the Miss Netherlands crown, becoming the first trans winner and second openly trans woman to participate in the Miss Universe pageant. The 22-year old Dutch-Moluccan model and actress first became notable for competing in Hollands Next Top Model, before going on to snatch the Miss Netherlands title. ...

The post Rikkie Valerie Koll becomes first trans Miss Netherlands winner appeared first on QNews.

10:57

Western Queensland - Winter 2023 Part 1: Longreach to Mt Isa sunshinecoastbirds

Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush

We set out with much anticipation for a string of bird, mammal and other wildlife targets in far western Queensland. Unseasonal rain prevented access to some planned sites and restricted time at others. Still, it was a productive trip. We opted to travel via Mitchell and Longreach, then south-west to the Winton-Jundah Road before proceeding north. We had planned to head from there to Diamantina National Park and the Coorabulka area but rain put paid to that, so instead it was north to Cloncurry and then Mt Isa in search of grasswrens and other goodies. From there it was south to Boulia and beyond (second post to follow for the final leg). 

Black-breasted Buzzard

...

10:47

1947: Lady Phyllis Cilento crime against nature QNews

Destiny Rogers

In 1947, Lady Phyllis Cilento banged on in the Courier-Mail about homosexuality being racially suicidal, and a Crime against Nature. Another snippet of queercentric news from Australian media history. A horrible, horrible person Lady Phyllis Cilento scribed columns for various Queensland papers for over half a century. As a doctor and someone with a title, ...

The post 1947: Lady Phyllis Cilento crime against nature appeared first on QNews.

10:44

The Collectors Mark: The hidden gem worth exploring QNews

PROMOTION

Created by collectors, for collectors The Collectors Mark provides a safe place for Aussies to buy and sell the vintage, quirky and collectable. Joe Percival has dedicated the last 43 years to antiques. Just over 23 years ago, he and a few friends decided to start an Antique and Collectables fair. Over the decades, ...

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Monday, 10 July

20:48

Explainer: Building and planning approvals Westender

A while back I wrote this popular article about how: I have now released a new Explainer paper covering the same topic with more clarity and depth. Below is a []

The post Explainer: Building and planning approvals first appeared on Westender.

18:20

Ruby Rose regrets savage Instagram post about The Veronicas QNews

Jordan Hirst

Ruby Rose says she regrets that spicy Instagram post threatening to expose pop duo The Veronicas, but says she may still write about them in her upcoming memoir. Back in February, the Australian actress announced the book and vowed to tell the truth and would start with the sisters ex-girlfriend Jessica Origliasso and her ...

The post Ruby Rose regrets savage Instagram post about The Veronicas appeared first on QNews.

15:42

Young Aussies experiencing disadvantage in post-school work or study environments "IndyWatch Feed Qld"

A recent study finds young Aussies experience disadvantage in post-school work and study transition periods. 

The report released by The Smith Family focused on the years between 2021-2022 and reveals that while engagement statistics are trending in a positive direction, concerns remain around career progression opportunities in the long term.

The Wires Isaac Brogan spoke to Anne Hampshire, Head of Research and Advocacy at The Smith Family, to gain more insight into the findings of the report 

 

Produced By: Isaac Brogan

Featured In Story: Anne Hampshire, Head of Research and Advocacy, The Smith Family

First aired on The Wire, Monday 10 July 2023

The post Young Aussies experiencing disadvantage in post-school work or study environments appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

15:33

Sarcoma Awareness Month: Brisbanites shocking cancer diagnosis "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

Researchers and advocates are calling for greater funding to support cancer research, particularly Sarcoma, this July for Sarcoma Awareness month. 

Sarcoma is a rare and complex cancer that can form anywhere in the body, and with over 80 different subtypes, this makes funding for research vital. 

Sarcoma is not commonly diagnosed, with only 1.5% of all cancer diagnoses in Australia being Sarcoma. It typically impacts younger patients where 20% of all young cancer diagnosis are Sarcoma, and for young adults, that is 10%. 

It is known as one of the most common cancers in children, but can impact people of all ages, and speaking with The Wires Aryana Mohmood about her sarcoma journey and the need for more research is Brisbane-based mother and sarcoma survivor, Jacqui Cooper. 

Produced By: Aryana Mohmood

Featured In Story: Jacqui Cooper, Brisbane-based mother and sarcoma survivor, and Angela Hong, radiation oncologist specializing in managing patients with sarcoma

First aired on The Wire, Monday 10 July 2023

The post Sarcoma Awareness Month: Brisbanites shocking cancer diagnosis appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.

15:29

As Brisbane looks ahead to the Olympics, the survival of Brisbane parks hangs in the balance "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

The Queensland Government proposes to build a full-sized athletics warm-up track in Brisbanes Raymond Park for the 2032 Olympic Games. 

The parkland located in Kangaroo Point is one of many locations in surrounding inner-city suburbs eyed for major infrastructure changes over the coming years.

Why are the proposed plans for the parkland controversial, and what overall impact will the Olympics bring for Brisbane?

The Wires Toni Pankaluic spoke to Trina Massey, Greens Councillor for the Gabba Ward as well as local residents to find out more 

Image: Image courtesy Kangaroo Point and Districts Historical Society

Produced By: Toni Pankaluic

Featured In Story: Trina Massey, Greens Councillor for the Gabba Ward

First aired on The Wire, Monday 10 July 2023

The post As Brisbane looks ahead to the Olympics, the survival of Brisbane parks hangs in the balance appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.

15:26

Thousands of Muslims come together in Sydney to spread message of peace "IndyWatch Feed Qld"

This weekend, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community launched its 35th Annual Congress in Sydney last Saturday, discussing issues around international peace and unity. 

This year, the central topic for the conference is how to avoid the catastrophic consequences if a Third World War started.

National Radio News asked the National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Grand Imam IH Kauser, about the importance of this event and what muslims and non-muslims learned from the Congress. 

Image: Image courtesy Minhaj-ul-Quran International

Produced By: Aryana Mohmood

Featured In Story: Grand Imam IH Kauser, National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

First aired on The Wire, Monday 10 July 2023

The post Thousands of Muslims come together in Sydney to spread message of peace appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

15:03

Capricorn: Tale of heartbreak and healing hits the stage QNews

PROMOTION

Capricorn, a bittersweet play about love, loss, identity, culture, sexuality and pet fish, makes its world premiere at La Boite Theatre from 24 July to 12 August. Can you love someone and hate them at the same time?  This is the question that Kabi Kabi/Butchulla writer Aidan Rowlingson is hoping to explore with his upcoming ...

The post Capricorn: Tale of heartbreak and healing hits the stage appeared first on QNews.

13:50

Elton John gives heartfelt speech at last concert on final tour QNews

Jordan Hirst

Sir Elton John has said performing for fans has been his lifeblood and well remain in his head, heart and soul forever as he closed the final show on his farewell tour. The music icon officially completed his mammoth Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour in Stockholm, Sweden at the weekend, after over 330 shows ...

The post Elton John gives heartfelt speech at last concert on final tour appeared first on QNews.

13:12

Parents rage about rainbow flag on jacket at elite school QNews

Jordan Hirst

Some parents have lashed out at a Victorian secondary school for introducing a puffer jacket featuring the rainbow pride and Indigenous flags on each sleeve. Cheltenham Secondary College in in Melbournes south-east strictly enforces its uniform policy. But the puffer jackets are optional and an alternative to the schools softshell jacket. The school started selling ...

The post Parents rage about rainbow flag on jacket at elite school appeared first on QNews.

13:02

Gay TikTok stars Nicky Champa and Pierre Boo are divorcing QNews

Andrew M Potts

One of the most prominent gay couple content creators on TikTok have announced they are separating, less than a year after they were married. Nicky Champa, 27, and Pierre Boo, 36, were married last August, after dating for six years, but say the pressure of having their relationship under so much public scrutiny was too ...

The post Gay TikTok stars Nicky Champa and Pierre Boo are divorcing appeared first on QNews.

08:02

In which the pond starts the week with a Killer parade, thanks be unto the Major and the Caterist ... "IndyWatch Feed Politics.au"

 

Jason Clare seriously defamed rocks, and for a nanosecond, the pond thought of taking a defamation action against him on behalf of rocks everywhere, as they do their best to help humanity.. . All the empathy of a rock: Jason Clare accuses Peter Dutton of playing politics in the wake of bombshell Robodebt findings (warning, a click will reward News Corp).

But rocks are loved, rocks are empathetic, rocks are caring, and the rock love you take is equal to the rock love they make. And it's not just the passing fad of pet rocks, still being peddled on Amazon.




Why the pond can remember going to the Ryan-ji Zen temple and contemplating the fifteen most perfectly placed rocks , though it's alleged you can only see the fifteenth stone when you've attained enlightenment. Perhaps thinking of Queensland plods prevented the pond from reaching enlightenment.

Sure minerals and crystals and such like take the limelight with hippies, but if you look around you can get grounding stones for anxiety and panic attacks, and therapy rocks and massage stones and rocks.

Couldn't Clare have found a better, more suitable comparison, and left hapless, cuddly rocks alone? How about Sauron? Clare could even have flung in a joke about one Queensland plod to rule them all. What about all the empathy of a Hannibal Lecter? Darth Vader? Thanos? The Joker? Voldemort has a pretty close matching look - too close for some - and agent Smith is almost an aspirational figure in terms of style and presentation.

Or you could go high art like the immortal Rowe, with a hint of robo Terminator in the eye ...


...

07:30

1954: Roberta Cowell, pioneer trans woman QNews

Destiny Rogers

In 1954, the Daily Telegraph reviewed Roberta Cowells Story, the autobiography of the first British trans woman to undergo gender affirmation surgery. Roberta was also a racing driver, fighter pilot and WWII prisoner of war. Its easier to change a body than to change a mind. Roberta Cowell Another snippet of queercentric news from Australian ...

The post 1954: Roberta Cowell, pioneer trans woman appeared first on QNews.

Sunday, 09 July

20:54

No seat for the community as developers shape Kurilpas future. Westender

The Kurilpa Precinct in South Brisbane and West End has become the latest battleground between Adrian Schrinners LNP Council, local Greens representatives and Labor in Council. The Lord Mayor, and []

The post No seat for the community as developers shape Kurilpas future. first appeared on Westender.

20:30

NSFW! Vintage nude male model Steve Wengryn & friends QNews

Destiny Rogers

Ukrainian-born vintage nude male model Steve Wengryn became a physique star over a decade before the legalisation of full-frontal nudity. But dont panic we have his nudes. Steves American-born father served in the US Army during WWII. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, his mum fled with young Steve and the rest of the family into the ...

The post NSFW! Vintage nude male model Steve Wengryn & friends appeared first on QNews.

19:21

Violent protestors force cancellation of Tbilisi Pride QNews

Destiny Rogers

Up to 2,000 anti-LGBT organised protesters attacked Tbilisi Pride celebrations in Georgia yesterday. They forced the cancellation of the event and the evacuation of participants. The violence is reminiscent of 2021 when attacks on the offices of Tbilisi Pride forced the cancellation of that years Pride march. Although homosexuality is legal in Georgia, same-sex relationships ...

The post Violent protestors force cancellation of Tbilisi Pride appeared first on QNews.

15:42

Deputy Premier to determine the fate of councils Kurilpa precinct plan. Westender

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner sparked controversy in the local West End and South Brisbane communities last month when he announced the Kurilpa precinct would become Brisbanes most sustainable community. His []

The post Deputy Premier to determine the fate of councils Kurilpa precinct plan. first appeared on Westender.

13:35

Blocked: The battle over youth gender care QNews

Destiny Rogers

Patricia Karvelas breaks open the feud over transgender youth healthcare on FOUR CORNERS. Blocked: The battle over youth gender care. ABC Monday 10 July 2023 at 8:30 pm. The battle over youth gender care Monday night, ABCs FOUR CORNERS takes on the latest culture war. RN Breakfast presenter Patricia Karvelas examines the battle over youth ...

The post Blocked: The battle over youth gender care appeared first on QNews.

11:40

Megan Rapinoe to retire after World Cup QNews

Destiny Rogers

Soccer superstar and Olympic gold medal winner Megan Rapinoe will retire at the end of next season after competing in her fourth world cup campaign. The Womens World Cup kicks off on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand. Megan and the US team hope to win a third consecutive title. Megan spoke of her ...

The post Megan Rapinoe to retire after World Cup appeared first on QNews.

11:02

$20,000 State Library of Qld Rainbow Research Fellowship QNews

Destiny Rogers

Applications are now open for the State Library of Qld Rainbow Research Fellowship. This year, among other benefits, the Fellowship offers a $20,000 stipend. Founded in 2022, the State Library of Qld Rainbow Research Fellowship returns in 2023. The first of its kind in Queensland and probably Australia the Fellowship supports a more ...

The post $20,000 State Library of Qld Rainbow Research Fellowship appeared first on QNews.

07:30

1990: Son removed from school over safe-sex QNews

Destiny Rogers

The AIDS crisis brought out the best in the LGBTIQA+ communities and their supporters but the worst in some others. In WA, a mother took her 15-year-old out of school rather than have him hear about safe sex. The Canberra Times reported in July 1990 that Beverley Carson spat the dummy after learning an HIV-positive ...

The post 1990: Son removed from school over safe-sex appeared first on QNews.

07:04

Lord Mayor launches scathing attack on the Greens. Westender

Yesterday The Courier Mail reported that Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, had launched a scathing attack on the Greens nine months out from the next council elections. He branded them the most divisive []

The post Lord Mayor launches scathing attack on the Greens. first appeared on Westender.

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