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Taking steps to improve men’s mental health

Men of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join the new Beachmere Man Walk, which has been designed to help strengthen communities, combat social isolation, and improve men's mental health. Find out more here **FREE TO READ**

Stage two of The Lakes College Aquatic Precinct begins
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Stage two of The Lakes College Aquatic Precinct begins

Construction of stage two of The Lakes College Aquatic Precinct is officially underway, with a ceremonial sod turning signalling the beginning of work on a learn-to-swim facility and grandstand which are expected to be completed by September. Here are the details

Researchers host breast cancer forum
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Researchers host breast cancer forum

The Metro North Health medical team that introduced new breast cancer treatment to Queensland, reducing six weeks of radiation therapy to less than thirty minutes, is hosting a free community forum in Redcliffe this week. Here’s the details

‘The gratification of giving outweighs any fears’

‘The gratification of giving outweighs any fears’

Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer Cassandra Duncan from Fleet Support Unit Australia faced her fears after being cleared to donate blood after major complications following a surgery in 2015. Here's the story

Richard’s Bolting to Borough
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Richard’s Bolting to Borough

When Richard Holt runs from Aspley to Maryborough later this month, he will push himself well outside his comfort zone. It’s exactly where he wants to be, mirroring the feelings of young people he’s trying to help through his charity Bolting Ahead. Here’s what he is doing and how you can back him

Photo gallery: Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run 2023
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Photo gallery: Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run 2023

About 5000 people took part in the Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run on the Redcliffe Peninsula on July 16. Check out our photos from the event, which attracted competitors from 10 countries.

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Health crisis has heart-warming ending
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Health crisis has heart-warming ending

The Samford Area Men’s Shed is about far more than camaraderie – the support it provides is literally live-saving. Here's how... **FREE TO READ**

Kallangur Satellite Hospital’s special services
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Kallangur Satellite Hospital’s special services

Kallangur Satellite Hospital began accepting new patients earlier this month after officially opening on December 1. Here are the current services

Andy steps up to the challenge for charity
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Andy steps up to the challenge for charity

Andy Almond has completed the biggest challenge of his life – running for 18 hours in honour of a young man who lost his life at the start of this year. See the video... **FREE TO READ**

Loving later life at home with McLean Care
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Loving later life at home with McLean Care

Not so new kid on the block McLean Care is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older Australians through a range of specialised services tailored to support independent living and wellbeing now available in North Brisbane. Here’s the details

Special spinnaker powering Sydney to Hobart bid
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Special spinnaker powering Sydney to Hobart bid

A trio of intrepid sailors from the Endeavour Foundation was treated to a trip on Moreton Bay on South-East Queensland’s only double-hander entrant into this year’s Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Find out more... **FREE TO READ**

Andy's epic run for special cause
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Andy's epic run for special cause

Andy Almond only took up running at the age of 46, but in just a few short years he’s taking on the biggest challenge of his life – running for 18 hours in honour of a young man who lost his life at the start of this year. Find out more... **FREE TO READ**

Man walkers celebrate milestone
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Man walkers celebrate milestone

The Man Walk Redcliffe group is poised to celebrate its biggest milestone yet. Here's the story

Dan's Olympic challenge for his mum
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Dan's Olympic challenge for his mum

A Dakabin man is aiming to complete 10 Olympic-distance triathlons this month in honour of his mum, who had a stroke in 2021. ** FREE TO READ **

Researchers host breast cancer forum
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Researchers host breast cancer forum

The Metro North Health medical team that introduced new breast cancer treatment to Queensland, reducing six weeks of radiation therapy to less than thirty minutes, is hosting a free community forum in Redcliffe this week. Here’s the details

‘The gratification of giving outweighs any fears’

‘The gratification of giving outweighs any fears’

Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer Cassandra Duncan from Fleet Support Unit Australia faced her fears after being cleared to donate blood after major complications following a surgery in 2015. Here's the story