August, 2009

Hottest August temp wrong: BOM

Hottest August temp wrong: BOM

Sunday, August 30, 2009, 6:11 pm | Reported by Ashlea Tighe

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says a faulty instrument is the cause of an incorrect announcement of the hottest day in August.

Brisbane celebrates Krishna’s birthday festival

Brisbane celebrates Krishna’s birthday festival

Thursday, August 27, 2009, 4:39 pm | Reported by Derek Barry

Roma Street Parklands was the venue on Sunday, August 23 for the birthday festival of the Hindu deity Krishna. The Brisbane festival is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and celebrates India’s rich cultural contribution to Australia.

Confessions of a Mercedes Benz fashion model

Confessions of a Mercedes Benz fashion model

Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 6:07 pm | Reported by Ingrid Rubie

The Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival is a celebration of our local designers. Brisbane’s fashionistas flock to this yearly event to catch a glimpse of the latest must-haves and envy the models who get to wear them. So what is it like being the one strutting down the catwalk? Madeleine Russell is a 17-year-old model from [...]

Vintage vehicles polish up for show

Vintage vehicles polish up for show

Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 5:55 pm | Reported by Emily Rogers

The Historic Commercial Vehicle Association rolled into Brisbane’s bayside on the weekend for the 16th annual Old Truck and Machinery Family Spectacular.

Hawkins brings summer styles to Brisbane

Hawkins brings summer styles to Brisbane

Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 5:51 pm | Reported by Anita Theodorou

Former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins declares the 80s are back in fashion.

Sirromet: Qld’s finest wining and dining experience

Sirromet: Qld’s finest wining and dining experience

Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 5:36 pm | Reported by Olivia Pollard

Sirromet is a place not to be missed when travelling throughout south-east Queensland.

Titans secure home semi-final

Titans secure home semi-final

Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 5:21 pm | Reported by Ryan Clark

2009 has been the most successful year yet for the Gold Coast Titans. Since their NRL debut in 2007, they have failed to make the top eight despite some gallant attempts. However this year they have secured a home semi-final and many at Skilled Park tipping them to go all the way.

Supercars struggle to draw a crowd

Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 4:55 pm | Reported by Imogen Brennan

Organisers of the V8 Supercars are blaming the EKKA and the global financial crisis for low crowd numbers at Willowbank.

Brisbane solicitor critical of 4 Corners report

Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 2:10 pm | Reported by Rory Dawson

“Queensland remains the only state in Australia that detains 17 year olds in adult prisons”, explains Mr Bartholomew, “These people are legally children … it’s in contravention of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child”.

Hendra virus: positive horse to be euthanased

Hendra virus: positive horse to be euthanased

Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 1:57 pm | Reported by Sarah Owens

Positive test samples have confirmed another horse from a central Queensland property has contracted Hendra virus.