Schools flood parents with messages but some still miss the news

Schools send updates through apps, email, chats and newsletters. Some parents struggle to keep up with the volume.

Why it mattersFull-time working parents cannot read endless messages. Schools must choose what to send, or important news gets lost.

AustraliaAustralian families and schools in Brisbane and Queensland are experimenting with better ways to stay connected without overwhelming already time-poor parents.

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Almost half a million gather for Riverfire as ferries strike, bridges close

Almost half a million people expected at Brisbane's Riverfire on Saturday face a ferry strike, five bridge closures, and major road closures. The council has quintupled bus services and Queensland Rail added 80 extra train trips.

Why it mattersAnyone heading to Riverfire needs to know how to get there and back without ferry access and with major road closures across Brisbane.