The Queensland Government is helping school students make smart and informed choices when shopping with the launch of the 2026 Buy Smart competition, giving them the chance to build stronger financial skills and better understand consumer rights. The competition, run by the Office of Fair Trading, offers $15,000 in prize money for students and schools, and is now open to Queenslanders in Years 4 to 12 to enter. Each year, […]
Sunshine Coast high school students are digging into exciting career opportunities with a hands-on work experience program with Sunshine Coast Council’s Parks and Gardens Branch. This five-day work experience program is open to students in Years 9, 10, 11, and 12 to cultivate practical skills and explore various career paths in the great outdoors. Sunshine
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Australians are being urged to check payment details directly with a business before paying an emailed invoice, following a rise in losses to payment redirection scams. Last year, Australians reported losing $16.2 million to payment redirection scams. Despite the total number of reports to Scamwatch decreasing by 28 per cent, the total amount lost increased
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Created and co-tested by a mum-son duo, The Shared Apron cookbook features over 65 easy and nutritious recipes using everyday ingredients. Filled with techniques to teach your teen the basics, with lots of tips along the way, these foolproof recipes are tasty for teens, their family and friends. Packed with creative recipes for everything from