Funding wins for local sports and community groups

Local sports and community groups have received a welcome funding boost through the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants. Nearly $130,000 in grants will be paid to five local groups in the Maroochydore electorate, including: Marcoola Surf Club will receive $29,818 to purchase a tractor; Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre will receive $31,307…

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Queensland suffers biggest cost-of-living increases in Australia

The December Quarter Consumer Price Index* reveals Queenslanders continue to suffer the biggest cost-of-living increases across the critical categories for households in Australia. Power prices are up 19.9% – the worst in the nation and triple the national average while one of our largest power plants remains offline after three years; Insurance costs are up 18.5% – due to…

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Community Road Safety Education Grants – Round 13 NOW OPEN!

Applications are open for the Community Road Safety Education Grants. The grants provide an opportunity for not-for-profit organisations including schools, parents and citizens and parents and friends’ groups, local governments and community groups who have an idea about how to educate their local community in solving a road safety issue. One-off funding up to $40,000…

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