Health Seniors Insight - Heart health, mental well-being – dogs get a good wrap DO DOGS make great companions for retirees? There’s lots of research to prove they do or they can if there’s a good match with their owner. Staff Writers 01 Oct 2025
Health NDIS Feature - What is the NDIS? THE fundamental aim of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is to improve the quality of life of people with significant and permanent disability. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health NDIS Feature - New guidelines on accessibility of digital tech THE Australian Human Rights Commission has released new guidelines to assist organisations and businesses to meet their legal obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act when providing digital products and services. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health NDIS Feature - Stories of success from NDIS STORIES of the life-changing difference NDIS funding has made for individuals and their families are shared on the scheme’s website. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health Rebalance services to save the NDIS: Grattan Institute THE National Disability Insurance Scheme has grown too big too fast, and its future is now at stake, according to the findings outlined in a new Grattan Institute report. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health NDIS Feature - Changes to funding are all about timing and budgets CHANGES to how people with disability receive their funding began in late May this year and are being gradually rolled out. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health NDIS Feature - Autism most common disability AUTISM is the most common disability for people involved in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health Opportunities for graduates in the NDIA THE National Disability Insurance Agency has a graduate development program – a career opportunity within the Australian public service. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Fassifern Guardian Quiet contemplation, vigil offers support and connection THE festive season is the busiest time of year for crisis support services like Lifeline and local support agency Fassifern Suicide Prevention Network. Lara Hart 20 Nov 2024
Fassifern Guardian Boonah ambo says goodbye after almost four decades service ITS NOT quite 40 but close enough, Boonah Ambulance Service paramedic David Greenwell is hanging up the teal uniform and slipping back into civilian life after 39 years caring for the community. Lara Hart 17 Jul 2024
Health Cash in on living a healthier life AN IMPROVED quality of life is what Lisa Cash wants for her clients and her passion is finding out how to make this happen. Lara Hart 10 Jul 2024
Federal Politics Scarr says bulk bill claim ‘spin’ QUEENSLAND LNP Senator Paul Scarr says claims of an uptick in the availability of bulk billing are nothing but spin. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Rural Review Wattle seed’s nutritional profile under review THE potential of wattle seed as an emerging industry is being examined by University of Queensland researchers, who say its nutritional profile makes it different to other legumes. Lara Hart 06 Mar 2024
State Politics Family’s fight for ramping justice MANY questions remain over the events leading up to the death of the grandfather who died after being ramped at Ipswich Hospital. Coulson man Wayne Irving, 67, went into cardiac arrest while on a stretcher in a hospital corridor after three hours... Rob Mellett 29 Nov 2023
Fassifern Guardian Blue tractor project goal to get people talking THERE are two new sculpture installations planned for the Scenic Rim, designed to encourage those battling the blues to reach out for help. Lara Hart 25 Oct 2023
Rural Review Lupin protein plant based food’s power powder AUSTRALIAN company Wide Open Agriculture (WOA) is poised to start commercial production of lupin based protein product Buntine Protein. Lara Hart 18 Oct 2023
Health Review to tackle health workforce struggles HEALTH professionals are urged to submit their opinions to a major review of the health workforce and its conditions. Rob Mellett 27 Sep 2023
Health Upgrade promised for Boonah Hospital BOONAH Hospital has been added to the list of health facilities which will be upgraded under the State Government’s more than $1 billion Building Rural and Remote Health Program. Staff Writers 20 Sep 2023
Health Inquiry follows miscarriage ordeal A FERNVALE woman at the centre of a harrowing miscarriage ordeal says she has lost all faith in Ipswich Hospital. Rob Mellett 14 Jun 2023
