Almost 6,000 patients have passed through the doors of the Robina Transfer Unit since it opened in April this year as part of the Robina Emergency Department (ED) Expansion That’s an average of 35 to 40 patients per day The transfer unit moved to a new space as part of the expansion and works in tandem with the ED providing a specialised space to assist with patient flow Since opening, the new unit has helped alleviate some of the pressures faced by the Robina Hospital ED, one of Queensland's busiest EDs which saw over 63,000 presentations last year The Robina Transfer Unit supports the transfer of patients from the ED and other wards ensuring beds are available for patients in need of critical care This approach helps reduce patient wait times alleviates some pressure across the hospital and frees up essential treatment spaces Robina Transfer Unit Nurse Unit Manager Helena Anne Moore said the transfer unit had become a vital space “Everything we do at the Robina Transfer Unit is focused is on delivering personalised patient care as this service provides the final step before patients transition home or to a nursing facility,” Helena said has made a remarkable difference in our daily work experience.” Works in the expansion also included an extra 20 emergency treatment spaces with more than 25,000 patient presentations already managed since it opened in March Another service helping with patient flow is the new Patient Shuttle Service supported by the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation and based at the Robina Transfer Unit Following the overwhelmingly positive feedback from patients the Robina Transfer Unit shuttle service was given a 12-month extension The service was originally launched as a six-month trial and was set to conclude in November 2024 This service has transported 1,037 Gold Coast residents’ home helping to improve the patient experience and reducing health service costs by about $249,608 between April and October 2024 Enrolled Nurse at the Robina Transfer Unit Kristi Brayshaw said introducing the shuttle service significantly reduced transport costs we calculated a cost reduction of about $47,000 for Gold Coast Health,” Kristi said we now have a dedicated shuttle hub conveniently located outside the entrance of the Robina Transfer Unit it’s all about providing holistic care and improving patient flow throughout the hospital.”  Gold Coast resident Peter Morris said he depends on the transfer unit and the patient shuttle “Coming out of dialysis three times a week is always exhausting but I know I have the shuttle bus to get me home safely,” Peter said “After spending four and a half hours here it's a comforting feeling knowing I have this service available to me “As a regular user of the transfer unit and the shuttle ride home the people involved make all the difference Chief Operating Officer at Gold Coast Hospital Foundation Joe Hanlon said the patient shuttle service is a significant project for the foundation to support because it reaches right into the homes of patients “The feedback from the trial has been overwhelmingly positive highlighting how invaluable this service is in enhancing the overall patient experience and the quality of care they receive,” Joe said Join Gold Coast Health on social media as we create a more connected health community If you have a story to share on our channel, contact us © The State of Queensland (Queensland Health) 2025 Queensland Government A development application for Preliminary Approval has been lodged for the Lakeview Project (Stage 1A) to provide a large master-planned residential community the proposal seeks Preliminary Approval to vary the latest Gold Coast City Plan and complete the development under the proposed Lakesview Plan of Development (LPoD) The project outlines a master-planned residential community featuring future residential public and private open space over 5 stages two new residential buildings with a maximum height of 20 storey have been proposed over a small portion of Stage 1 that will provide 159 units (including 20% reserved for affordable housing) The planners at Walker Group stated: “The Lakesview Project represents a landmark development that aligns with the strategic priorities of the State Facilitated Development (SFD) pathway and offers significant social By integrating best practices in master-planned communities the proposal addresses critical housing needs and fosters long-term regional growth” For more information about developments in your area, follow Your Neighbourhood on Facebook News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible that includes referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information The facts of the proposed government projects school upgrades and development applications are based on the available information at the time of the published date with information sourced directly from company websites media releases and development application 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Peter Saba said the pathway dubbed State Facilitated Development (SFD) and promising application assessment within a minimum of 75 days was “an excellent way of cutting red tape and getting homes delivered on the ground”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe said the new process was important as “we see time and time again projects being delayed”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The pathway also brings in the affordable housing component which isn\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman' serif;\" style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman' serif;\"\u003e’\u003c/span\u003et seen anywhere else in terms of local authorities,” Saba told media at the announcement of the first two projects approved for the pathway.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It delivers housing affordable housing.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“And when you look at this site and its proximity to the town centre the buses and the 250ha green heart proposed by the Gold Coast City Council on our doorstep this site is one of the best infill projects I believe within South-East Queensland.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso confirmed to be assessed under the SFD pathway is a build-to-rent development at Wakerley comprising 45 homes a 17,300sq m site at 652 New Cleveland Road the pilot projects would unlock more than 4945 homes “in places that are well-located to the transport jobs and services that people need”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This process isn’t a free pass Buildings are required to be substantially under way within two years,” she said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the proposals are a 525-home development at Indooroopilly and a 305-unit project at Milton.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOthers are at Redland Bay where a 435-home project is planned near the Buranda public transport hub.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pathway is among initiatives the state has launched under its Homes for Queenslanders plan Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook Walker Corporation’s build-to-sell project at Robina on the Gold Coast was one of two revealed at the weekend to pilot the program The proposal for the site at 154-170 Highfield Drive and Lot 1 Breakwater Road Robina would include 15 per cent affordable housing—about 550 homes The site already holds approval from 2012 by the Gold Coast City Council for three floodproof building pads Walker Corporation director Peter Saba said the pathway was “an excellent way of cutting red tape and getting homes delivered on the ground” He said the new process was important as “we see time and time again projects being delayed” “The pathway also brings in the affordable housing component which isn’t seen anywhere else in terms of local authorities,” Saba told media at the announcement of the first two projects approved for the pathway “And when you look at this site and its proximity to the town centre this site is one of the best infill projects I believe within South-East Queensland.” Also confirmed to be assessed under the SFD pathway is a build-to-rent development at Wakerley owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane The Robina and Wakerley proposals are among 12 sites currently being considered for pilot projects under the SFD pathway Queensland housing minister Meaghan Scanlon said that if all were declared Buildings are required to be substantially under way within two years,” she said Among the proposals are a 525-home development at Indooroopilly and a 305-unit project at Milton where a 435-home project is planned near the Buranda public transport hub The pathway is among initiatives the state has launched under its Homes for Queenslanders plan including the $350-million Incentivising Infill Development Fund or Create An Account Holly’s fifth novel He Would Never follows the story of 5 friends bound together after meeting at a mother’s group 14 years ago. Set during the 5 families’ annual camping long weekend, it explores the bonds we forge in early motherhood, the trust we place in other adults, and the chaos that erupts when one man refuses to play by the rules. He Would Never is a celebration of the defining nature of female friendship and questions the limitations when your closest friends share their suspicions about who your husband really is. Holly Wainwright is the bestselling author of novels including I Give My Marriage a Year, The Mummy Bloggers and The Couple Upstairs. She’s a writer, editor and podcaster who lives on the south coast of New South Wales with her partner and their young family. She's an Executive Editor at women's media company Mamamia. Book now to join us as Holly shares the inspiration behind the novel, and explains how she authentically captures themes that many women can see reflected in their own lives. Fields marked as 'Required' must be completed View our Privacy notice in the footer of the website.Enter your email address or your friend's email addresses all separated by commas. Our weekly Newsletter is a great way to stay in touch with Gold Coast Libraries and find out what's happening across your library service. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) the page you are looking for cannot be found Enter your key words in the 'Search the website' field at the top of this page to find what you're looking for For further assistance, please contact us. Watch 15sLakesview included a man made series of lakes to absorb rising waters on this risky flood plain. Credit: Google Maps/Queensland PoliceThe search for a missing teen with a medical condition has taken a grim turn with police confirming her body has been located An urgent land search was launched on Wednesday morning after the 17-year-old girl had been missing for over 24 hours She was last seen in the Gold Coast suburb of Robina on Bayberry Lane around 8.30am Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Since then she had not been in contact with family or friends who held grave concerns for her due to an unspecified medical condition Police invited the public to join the search before the tragic discovery was made Queensland Police confirmed the teen had been found deceased shortly before 3pm adding a report will be prepared for the Coroner “The family have requested privacy during this time,” a police spokesperson said Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T 2024The humble rotisserie chicken – or bachelor’s handbag as it is also known – is as versatile as it is tasty mixed with salad or tossed in sauce to bulk out a pasta dish there’s no end to the ways you can jazz it up If you too possess an appreciation for primo poultry we have some cluckin’ excellent news – Robina Town Centre has welcomed Queensland’s first Camy’s Chargrill Chicken Camy’s Chargrill Chicken is not your average chook nook Since opening its first location in Mascot back in 2016 owner Cameron Khilla has been on a mission to spread his wings with nine franchised venues dotted around New South Wales including the new Queensland-based outpost The new noshery is perched at the entrance of The Kitchens The birds take nearly three days to prepare ensuring each one is infused with Camy’s signature spice mix which draws inspiration from flavor profiles that range from the Middle East to Colombia The menu spans from humble plates of chicken – available by the quarter half or full bird – paired with crisp battered chips or salad While it’s still early days for the Robina location the Camy’s Special burger (panko-crumbed schnitzel creamy mayo and chilli sauce) has been a crowd favourite the line-up ranges from traditional tastes of Greek and caesar to the popular pesto pasta salad which is topped with sliced chicken schnitzel The broccoli salad will get your veggie count up with steamed broccoli soy-sauteed green beans and shredded carrot but you’d better get in early as they’ve been known to sell out Hot tip – you can pre-order your takeaway here. InDaily Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live, the Turrbal, Yuggera, Yugambeh and Kombumerri people, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Credit: Google MapsA bus driver has been taken to hospital with stab wounds and a knife-wielding young male is on the run after a shocking incident on the Gold Coast Police were called to Robina Town Centre shopping centre around 1pm on Wednesday following reports of a man being stabbed in the hip Emergency services found a 60-year-old male bus driver with stab wounds on Robina Town Centre Drive Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Queensland Ambulance services confirmed the bus driver was treated for non-threatening stab wounds to his lower body The 60-year-old was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition Police are urgently searching for the young male suspect following the incident “Initial information indicates the offender has left the scene,” a QPS spokesperson said A crime scene has been established while the investigations continue Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Harvest Foodhouse is a bustling takeaway-centric cafe plying the locals with their daily dose of caffeine are greeted with a secret-garden-style alfresco area complete with cabanas here’s everything you need to know … When Anja and Jonathan Ede took over the space formerly known as Parkway in Robina late last year they didn’t just give the place a lick of paint and open the doors Having owned Café Alfons on Chevron Island for over a decade the pair took a step back and really considered the entire dining experience With capacity for 110 dine-in customers at any given time speedy service during peak hours meant separating the kitchens – one dedicated to takeaway and another for dining in This thoughtful approach ensures that the customer experience is always top-notch at Harvest Foodhouse Anja and Jonathan gave the place a few tweaks here and there eye-catching decorations and really dialled up the greenery transforming the outdoor seating area into an alfresco paradise which is a nod to the venue’s rustic nature and welcoming atmosphere The menu at Harvest Foodhouse is an experience in itself Anja and Jonathan’s vision for the space was to offer hearty dishes packed with flavour Their aim was to create meals that were generous in size and rich in taste with plenty of familiar favourites peppered amongst the all-day breakfast selections The crowd-favourite smashed avo is served on a Byron Bay pretzel instead of the standard sourdough a whimsical dish filled with caramelised peaches pistachio crumble and lychee popping pearls Those who prefer savoury will enjoy the beef and French onion dipping sandwich is served with homemade French onion soup for dipping and slurping the Harvest Feed is the cafe’s version of the big brekkie and is not for the faint-hearted This generous dish includes thick-cut maple-glazed bacon house-made chorizo beans and an assortment of delicious extras the menu shifts to include dishes like Atlantic salmon delicately infused with chamomile smoke and served with soba noodles Harvest Foodhouse serves premium coffee by Adore next-level milkshakes and matcha-based drinks including the ever-popular strawberry-matcha lattes the cabinet is stocked with treats handmade by Anja herself – continuing a family tradition of baking excellence that dates back to 1898 in Germany Head to The Directory for opening times. Copyright ©2025 InDaily. All rights reserved. Memento Robina is more than just a place to grab your morning coffee. Elaine designed it as a ‘home away from home,’ where people can relax, connect and have conversations that go beyond the usual breakfast small talk. To spark these deeper connections, she’s introduced talking cards, which she hopes will get families and friends communicating rather than just chatting. Once again, Here Agency handled the rebrand, adding warm touches of blue and brown to the interior and introducing a playful coffee-and-baguette logo affectionately named Kevin. When it came to crafting the menu, Elaine collaborated with consulting chef Remi Baron and her head chef, Sagar, to design a French-inspired offering that blends classic Australian flavours with unique French twists. Elaine, originally from Hanoi – a city deeply influenced by over a century of French colonial presence – brings her own background and culinary heritage into the menu, adding a personal touch to each dish. The all-day menu offers an array of choices, from haloumi-filled street wraps to turmeric scrambled eggs and a buttery, garlicky mushroom ragu. Coffee Supreme flows through the machines, accompanied by freshly squeezed juices, with future plans for a liquor license as well. With a focus on meaningful moments and a thoughtfully curated menu, Memento Robina offers a warm reminder to make memories that matter. And if you’re in the Mudgeeraba area, keep an eye out as Elaine has plans for a third location oh-so-soon. This is probably not the page you’re looking for If you or a loved one are experiencing mental health challenges we’re here to support both you and your family Gold Coast Health's Child and Youth Mental Health Service provides access to a free and confidential specialist mental health service in the Gold Coast region Our care is available in the community or within the hospital for children and young people up to 25 years old If a child or young person needs immediate help or is at risk of harm to themselves or others About us Referrals and accessing care Our services Support for families and carers Support in a crisis or emergency The opening fixture of Australia’s Round Three campaign will be the first time the senior men’s national team has played on the Gold Coast, with the initial ticket release selling out within days of the match being announced. A limited number of remaining tickets will go on sale at 10am (local) on Wednesday, 28 August 2024 via Ticketmaster. Following Football Australia’s final review of available seating, a small number of seats across all categories will be available, with a cap of four (4) tickets per transaction. In addition to the various seating options at the venue, additional Hinterland Corporate Hospitality tickets will also be available to purchase via Ticketmaster. This final ticket release will be the last chance for fans to guarantee their seat for this much anticipated fixture.    James Johnson said: “We saw just how enthusiastic the football community from across South-East Queensland were about hosting the Subway Socceroos and we can’t wait to see the players take the field at Robina Stadium for the first time “Next month’s World Cup Qualifier is part of our commitment to ensure our national teams are active in all corners of the country and the support of Experience Gold Coast and the broader community for this match has shown the appetite for international football across the region “Due to demand for tickets during the initial release we know there was some disappointment from fans who missed out so we encourage people to get in early when these limited number of tickets are released for sale on Wednesday,” concluded Johnson City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said: “We know Gold Coasters love cheering on the green and gold so don't miss the chance to see the Socceroos up close right here in our own backyard for the first time With World Cup 2026 qualification on the line Experience Gold Coast CEO John Warn said: "Selling 19,000 tickets in less than five days in the first stage of tickets underscores our reputation as a premier global sports destination be ready for the next release on Wednesday so you too can cheer on our Aussie football heroes right here on the Gold Coast when they go up against Bahrain Scheduled to be played from September 2024 to June 2025 the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 will feature three groups of six teams playing in a home-and-away offering direct qualification to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ for the top two finishers of each group To find out all the latest information on fixtures, results and Third Round Qualification updates please click here. $2 (plus GST) from every ticket sold will be donated to the CommBank Pararoos and CommBank ParaMatildas, Australia's CP national teams for male and female footballers with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or symptoms from a stroke. The Subway Socceroos’ AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 campaign will be broadcast live thanks to Football Australia’s broadcast partner, Paramount Australia. Subway Socceroos v BahrainThursday, 5 September 2024Robina Stadium, Gold CoastKick-off: 8.00pm AESTTickets: Start from $15 Child, $20 Concession, $29 Adult, and $58 Family. Tickets from Ticketmaster.Broadcast: Paramount Australia 2024If there’s one thing the French have down to an art Rooted in centuries-old techniques that emphasise precision these pastries are not just desserts but culinary masterpieces In news that is guaranteed to delight your sweet tooth renowned boulangerie and patisserie Le Bon Choix has opened its doors at Robina Town Centre Known for its drool-inducing array of perfectly buttery pastries and glistening single-serve desserts the new Le Bon Choix outpost at Robina marks the brand’s second Gold Coast location and tenth in south-east Queensland Transforming the former Starbucks on level one with a jaw-dropping $1-million fit-out the striking new space has seriously upped the ante for your next coffee date with gold-mirrored raised ceilings you’re greeted with an enormous u-shaped cabinet filled to the brim with almost-too-pretty-to-eat individual desserts ranging from eclairs and chocolate tarts to delicately layered creations sitting pretty alongside flaky croissants and a rainbow array of macarons in flavours such as pistachio you’re not forgotten – Le Bon Choix also dishes up a range of freshly made baguettes You can also grab a loaf of the venue’s famed selection of sourdough available in plain or in flavours such as pistachio and walnut Trained by the esteemed French chef Laurent Bouillon Savico has carried the lessons from his mentor to create a legacy of excellence across Queensland Le Bon Choix exists as an ode to timeless European culinary traditions “The baton must be passed from generation to generation,” Savico says “The authenticity of the product – flavours We never take shortcuts … this is how we’ve maintained the quality of our food since day one.” Positioned overlooking the Promenade on level one the cafe offers an outdoor dining area alongside a scattering of tables inside to accomodate almost 200 croissant-craving patrons this location will be open seven days a week from early morning until the centre closes ensuring customers can enjoy a treat or coffee late into the day Le Bon Choix at Robina Town Centre is now open! Head to our Stumble Guide for opening times. Which language would you like to use this site in fled Afghanistan’s northern Balkh province in 2021 her belongings and her school after the Taliban took control Conditions rapidly deteriorated; soon after the Taliban barred girls and women from attending secondary schools and universities An estimated 1.4 million girls have been deprived of their right to education under the Taliban’s three-year rule Determined to create opportunities for Afghan girls an organization and online community that empowers Afghan girls to share their stories and pursue online education With support from organizations like Amnesty International there is hope that these initiatives can be expanded further sustained action from the international community is essential to increase the pressure on the Taliban to stop this cycle of repression Before the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in August 2021 I lived with my family in the Balkh province in northern Afghanistan I was attending school without concern and aiming to graduate promising myself I would study at a reputable university in the hope of one day helping my country as well as girls who were deprived of a proper education I was due to travel home with my friends after finishing a school exam I felt as though something bad was going to happen I looked down the streets and alleys of Mazar-i-Sharif as if I wouldn’t see them again “We’ve booked your flight ticket; we have to leave The Taliban have taken control of the districts of Balkh They might come into the city,” she explained “The Taliban takes girls into captivity and forces them into marriage You are a writer and have always written against the Taliban Kabul had not yet fallen and girls were still attending school I wrote to myself: ‘I have come to survive.’ This sentence became my mantra Every day brought news of the Taliban spreading fear and seizing more provinces Yet I still hoped to return to Balkh so I could go back to school we witnessed the return of the Taliban in Kabul The President fled and the Taliban took control in hours announcing a ban on education for girls of secondary school age a month later With any hope of returning to education taken away I returned to my books and started striving for a better future started studying English and reading again As it was dangerous to go outside to study I would fight for myself and the girls of my country I started raising awareness among Afghan families trying to make them understand the importance of their daughters’ education urging them to let them continue their studies I enrolled in an online school despite not having the required documentation I encouraged other girls to join me and helped them with their English courses and I started getting used to the deprivations of the Taliban’s hardline rule over the country I spoke with media outlets like Tolo and other broadcast programs about the importance of girls’ education We were eventually forced to leave Afghanistan to save our lives and to ensure I could still go to school and those who had lost their morale and needed help I’d personally experienced what it was like to be deprived of an education in Afghanistan I always thought about these girls and wanted to stand by them I established Girls on the Path of Change to amplify their voices share their challenges and stories with others and create an avenue for them to access online education and continue their studies I am working with organizations such as Amnesty International to ensure international pressure continues and that governments around the world are held accountable for their weak stance against the Taliban’s systematic abuse and discrimination [of women and girls] As a girl who once lived in Afghanistan and was deprived of my right to education I call on everyone to support girls’ education and girls in Afghanistan must not remain illiterate and prove that the ignorance of the Taliban is no match for the power of knowledge and education Together we can fight for human rights everywhere. 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All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe forwards missed Saturday's 26-6 loss to the Gold Coast and look set to be out for Newcastle's next game against the Bulldogs in Sydney on April 6 after a bye "Dylan Lucas will be out for about six weeks," O'Brien said after the loss "We certainly missed the two back-rowers tonight After consecutive victories in the opening two rounds the Knights were comprehensively beaten at Cbus Super Stadium by a Titans side that made the most of their opportunities in front of 14,602 fans making a stack of errors that repeatedly halted their attack and giving away cheap penalties that the Titans turned into tries Local Adam Elliott during Saturday's loss to the Gold Coast Picture Getty ImagesO'Brien described the performance which came a week after a 26-12 win over the Dolphins "We didn't come here without effort," he said we just put it into the wrong areas early on "We made something like eight errors attacking the try-line "We probably tried to play a little bit like the Titans Missing half of their regular starting forward pack the Knights surprisingly had all the momentum in the opening 15 minutes but they failed to capitalise on prime field position Several attacking raids ended in turnovers and the home side soon made them pay scoring tries in the 16th and 32nd minutes to take a 12-0 lead into half-time A penalty goal six minutes after the break and Beau Fermor try in the 54th minute put the home side 20 points ahead before David Fifita crossed in the 67th minute to ensure the result Bradman Best's try in the 75th minute was merely a consolation Amassing 18 errors and giving away eight penalties O'Brien was left to rue his side's ill-discipline with and without the ball and then our discipline to have a long-game mentality," he said "We play our best footy kicking into corners and building it with our defence "It is an area of discipline when you're trying to chase these quick kills." who came on in the 28th minute to make his NRL debut was one of "a few" players who could hold their heads high after the loss It dropped Newcastle just outside the top eight while the Titans jumped ahead of them on the points table The Des Hasler-coached side had a bye first-up but are now 1-1 following their loss to Canterbury in round two A dumping of rain before kick-off may have contributed to Newcastle's poor-ball handling but O'Brien said his side's looming bye may have also been a factor for the defeat It was Newcastle's eighth consecutive loss to the Titans at the Robina venue "You're just wanting to get this game done and regroup over the bye and that sends you into round five "That's human nature to allow yourself to go into those players .. it's a lesson that we'll take and we'll use the bye to address some of this stuff and getting back to being a real gritty team." Newcastle's horror run on the Gold Coast will extend into another season after they lost their eighth consecutive match against the Titans at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday night Following back-to-back victories in the opening two rounds the Knights fell to a Titans side that made the most of their opportunities and produced when it mattered to claim a resounding 26-6 victory in front of 14,602 fans Missing three of their regular starting forwards in Leo Thompson Newcastle surprisingly had all the momentum in the opening 15 minutes but they failed to capitalise on prime field position A dumping of rain before kick-off may have been some reason for Newcastle's poor ball-handling but with 10 errors and a 59 per cent competition rate in the first half they were always going to struggle It didn't get much better after the break with their lack of discipline again putting them on the back foot Former Knights lower-grade player Beau Fermor crashed over midway through the second stanza to give the Titans a 20-0 advantage and from there the game was all but done David Fifita scored after a Grew Marzhew mistake in the 67th minute to ensure the result The loss is Newcastle's eighth in a row against the Titans at their home ground They haven't won at the Robina venue since 2015 It leaves them with a 2-1 record and on the edge of the top eight heading into their first bye in round four jumped several positions to a similar point on the ladder and are now 1-1 Newcastle were making field position at ease early on and in three separate sets of six in the first 10 minutes found themselves just metres short of the try-line But they were let down by errors and couldn't convert the possession into points An offload from Tino Fa'asuamaleaui near halfway put the Titans away for the first try the ball going through several hands before winger Jojo Fifita finished it off Tino Fa'asuamaleaui barges past Tom Cant at Cbus Super Stadium Picture Getty ImagesThere were question marks about the last pass that looked forward but the on-field officials raised no issue which allowed the Titans to take a 6-0 lead Newcastle's 19-year-old debutant Jermaine McEwen ran on for his first appearance around the 28th minute after back-rower Tyson Frizell was sent for a head-injury assessment The Knights had another decent chance soon after when the Titans were caught short on the right flank but Jack Cogger opted for a grubber kick closer to the centre of the field rather than sending the ball out wide The Titans then stormed downfield courtesy of back-to-back penalties and within no time at all had their second when halfback Jayden Campbell fought off McEwen to score on the left edge Campbell put his side 14-0 ahead six minutes into the second half with a penalty goal after the Knights were pinned for offside Kalyn Ponga did his best to try and stop Fermor short of the try-line in the 55th minute but the hulking Titans back-rower powered his way over Phoenix Crossland looked to have put Jacob Saifiti in for a try with 13 minutes left on the clock but his pass from dummy-half was forward David Fifita crossed at the other end after Marzhew spilt a bomb Best scored from some broken play in the 75th minute but it was too little Newcastle next face Canterbury in Sydney on Sunday Max McKinney is a sports reporter with the Newcastle Herald. He previously worked in news, covering mainly local government and transport. Max mostly reports on the Newcastle Knights, but also covers a mix of local sport. 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