Veteran advocate Heston Russell revealed that the Queensland Government has rejected three separate grant applications for the 2026 Veterans Games. 

Despite the event’s success in tackling veteran suicide and mental health, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs has remained silent, forcing the cancellation of key regional events.

Veteran advocate Heston Russell revealed that the Queensland Government has rejected three separate grant applications for the 2026 Veterans Games.&nbsp;
Despite the event&rsquo;s success in tackling veteran suicide and mental health, the Minister for Veterans&rsquo; Affairs has remained silent, forcing the cancellation of key regional events.

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Why the Queensland Government is refusing to fund the Veterans Games

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The Wokey Pokey is our weekly opportunity to laugh at the world of woke that is slowly taking over... 

because if you don’t laugh - you cry. 

The Wokey Pokey is our weekly opportunity to laugh at the world of woke that is slowly taking over...&nbsp;
because if you don&rsquo;t laugh - you cry.&nbsp;

Wokey Pokey: Easter Edition!

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The Brisbane River is set for a massive transformation as the Council opens up eight prime waterfront hubs for "bold" new commercial ventures ahead of the 2032 Olympics. 

From floating wellness centres to dining cruises, find out why some are hailing it as a $17 billion economic surge while others are demanding more bridges and fewer pontoons.

The Brisbane River is set for a massive transformation as the Council opens up eight prime waterfront hubs for "bold" new commercial ventures ahead of the 2032 Olympics. 
From floating wellness centres to dining cruises, find out why some are hailing it as a $17 billion economic surge while others are demanding more bridges and fewer pontoons.

Bridges or pontoons? The great debate over Brisbane’s river future

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Why the Queensland Government is refusing to fund the Veterans Games

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