Cost of living fears are pushing new parents to the brink and forcing more people back to work early from parental leave, as support services report a huge spike in calls for help.
Queensland is in the midst of a high-risk weather system season, with a greater threat of intense cyclones and risk of fires, flooding and severe storms in the coming months.
Hay fever and asthma sufferers have been put on high alert due to the risk of intense pollen levels amid soaring temperatures and a triple-threat of severe storms early next week.
A woman has had her hand mauled and her beagle wounded in an unproved dog attack caught on camera triggering concerns from residents at the growing number of off-lead incidents.