Author Archives: Kate Banville - Journalist

Nuances of housing squeeze not an easy fix

By KATE BANVILLE THERE are renewed calls for funding to flow to regional areas as Australia’s housing squeeze tightens its grip and forces pressure across government to do more, and quickly.  With the housing issue particularly nuanced, the Caller wanted to better understand the complexities through a regional Queensland lens. But even when drilling intoContinue reading “Nuances of housing squeeze not an easy fix”

Art show ‘humanising PTSD’ tours Toowoomba

By KATE BANVILLE A SOLDIER turned artist, author and advocate is on a mission to “humanise PTSD” through compelling photographs which capture the raw experiences of veterans.   Mike Armstrong was already an accomplished artist when he embarked on a military career which spanned more than two decades, including operational deployments to East Timor, Afghanistan,Continue reading “Art show ‘humanising PTSD’ tours Toowoomba”

Ray’s butterfly effect spreading happiness at “Garden of Eden”

By KATE BANVILLE WITH health and happiness at the core of his life decisions, Ray Archer’s search for solace is spreading a little extra joy in the Lockyer Valley thanks to a dose of butterfly therapy. Recently opened to the public, ‘The Garden of Eden’ sits on 40 acres of land at Grantham, once usedContinue reading “Ray’s butterfly effect spreading happiness at “Garden of Eden””