Brisbane City Council is inviting readers of all ages and interests to join the free Brisbane Libraries Summer Reading Program. The annual initiative aims to encourage the public to experience the joy of reading over the summer by combining reading activities with library engagement. The program officially runs from Monday 1 December 2025 to Saturday 31 January 2026. The challenge will be hosted by Council's 33 libraries, the Mobile Library, and the Pop-Up Library. Registrations for the Summer Reading program are now open.

Six bold Queensland short films have been selected to share in $300,000 through Screen Queensland’s inaugural Short Film Fund. The funding initiative supports the development of new Queensland stories and is intended to strengthen the state’s reputation as a leading screen production destination.

The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for multicultural communities across Queensland by announcing the successful recipients of the Round 1 grants of the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program. These grants will provide support to 70 community organizations and their cultural events, spanning geographically from the Gold Coast to Cairns

Rental affordability in regional Australia has reached its lowest point on record, with many areas now experiencing severe housing stress, according to the 11th annual Rental Affordability Index (RAI) released by SGS Economics and Planning, National Shelter, and Housing All Australians.