Parents Told To Brace For Higher Childcare Fees 24/12/20

Published: Dec. 23, 2020, 2 p.m.

Parents are about to be hit with significantly higher childcare fees, with the latest federal government modelling showing the cost of some services is tipped to jump more than 16 per cent over the next four years. Far North tourism operators are pleading with southeast Queenslanders not to forget them, saying there are plenty of great experiences now up for grabs in the wake of the NSW border closures. Police in Brisbane are furious after being told not to pursue a teenager with a broken leg who allegedly keeps re-injuring himself when he runs from police. And Queensland’s fireworks operators admit they’re feeling the pinch after two devastating summers of cancellations. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atcouriermail.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.