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Queensland’s largest special school delivery on track
The David Crisafulli Government’s historic build of seven new special schools is moving ahead, marking what officials say is the largest‑ever state investment of its kind in Queensland. An allocated $500 million will fund the schools, providing families with greater choice and specialist support for students with higher learning and care needs.
2025-10-29 07:14:54
by Fiona Alston
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Portfolio Auction 180 concludes in Brisbane with over $37 million in sales, pushing Burgess Rawson and CBRE total past $110 million
Burgess Rawson from CBRE's three-day Portfolio Auction series concluded with a stellar performance in Brisbane, achieving a perfect 100 per cent success rate and $37.131 million in sales, taking the total across all three cities to $110.006 million
2025-10-28 06:45:03
by Fiona Alston
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Offshore investor acquires QLD childcare centre in $8.76m deal amid market surge
A childcare centre in southeast Queensland has sold for $8.76 million to an overseas investor, underscoring growing global interest in early learning real estate and the continued demand for long-term, land-rich assets in Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.
2025-10-27 09:31:49
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC provider defends $20 missed sign-in fee as safety measure
Little Zak’s Academy says the charge aims to improve compliance and child safety
2025-10-22 06:14:52
by Fiona Alston
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Early learning reimagined: Luxe new centre brings concierge service, coffee and unparalleled care to Brisbane families
A stunning new early learning centre has opened its doors in Brisbane’s Camp Hill, bringing warm architectural design, outstanding care and a full concierge service that eases the load on busy families.
2025-10-17 08:00:05
by Fiona Alston
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Child safety at the centre: Building a stronger ECEC system that protects, supports and empowers all
2025-10-28 06:40:20
by Fiona Alston
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National child safety training website now live ahead of 2026 sector rollout
2025-10-24 07:45:14
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NSW passes nation-leading reforms to strengthen child safety and restore trust in ECEC
2025-10-24 07:15:45
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