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Join the Care Army

As Coronavirus cases continue to rise across Queensland, the Premier has put the call out to the community to mobilise into a 'care army', similar to the mud army seen in the 2011 floods.

Pub choir turns into global couch choir during pandemic

Over 1000 people from 18 countries including Bolivia joined Brisbane's Pub Choir director, Astrid Jorgensen, in a virtual video choir from their couches last week, covering The Carpenters' Close to You.

The heart-warming video has already had over 260,000 views. 

Coronavirus helplines for Queensland 

To make your life that little bit easier we’ve compiled a list of all the numbers you need to know if you need assistance during this time. 

Free holiday help from your ‘Aunty’ 

If the extended school holiday break has you pulling your hair out already, head to our ABC Education site where you’ll find more than 4000 free videos, interactive resources and fun games mapped to the Australian curriculum for Primary and Secondary students.  

How to be #happyathome

As the world bunkers down, billions of people have headed online to stay connected and share their experiences on social media using the tag #happyathome!  

From digital dance classes, to weird workouts and crocheted coronavirus creations, people are thinking outside the box while being stuck inside. 
 

Toilet paper shortage creates poo-nami in sewer systems

Desperate consumers are resorting to wipes, paper towel, newspaper and even old clothes as supermarket aisles remain empty, but for those who flush the wrong thing the cost to fix the home plumbing can be steep. 

Pies of Greens 

There's never been a better time to eat your greens and keep healthy so here's a pie recipe from Alison Alexander that works with whatever's in your crisper! 

Shakshuka

This simple spicy Middle-Eastern dish can be made in less than 30 minutes and works for breakfast, lunch or a light supper.