What is an ‘Exceeding’ childcare centre? A guide for families

If you've toured a few childcare services lately, you've probably noticed a small certificate near reception — a rating, somewhere between ‘Working Towards’ and ‘Exceeding’ National Quality Standard. Most parents nod, assume it's a good sign, and keep walking. But...
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The swim school that’s been making waves for over 8 decades

Almost every detail at Shapland Swim School has been shaped by one simple question: what helps children learn best? From classes capped at just three children and purpose-built multi-depth pools to focused 20-minute lessons and warm 32°C magnesium mineral water, the...
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Wildwood: In a World of AI, This Extraordinary Film Was Made by Hand

Sunshine Coast stop-motion artist Sharon Hunter shares why LAIKA's latest film is more than just a movie, and why supporting traditional animation matters. In a world where artificial intelligence can generate moving images in seconds, more than 1,000 artists have...
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Taylor Swift goes back to her country roots in Toy Story 5

Parents of Swifties and Toy Story fans, brace your wallets and your eardrums, your worlds are about to collide in the best way possible in Toy Story 5.  Following the massive success of her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, the 14-time GRAMMY® winner has just...
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Muppets magic to land at QAGOMA in world-first exhibition

If you grew up with Kermit, Miss Piggy or the Fraggles — or you’re raising kids who now adore them — this is the exhibition Brisbane families have been waiting for. From 12 September 2026 to 18 April 2027, Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) will host the...
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