September, 2009

Lock-out angers Brisbane music festival goers

Lock-out angers Brisbane music festival goers

Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 4:17 pm | Reported by Alexandra Knott

Organisers of Australian music festival Parklife angered some festival-goers in Brisbane after security shut off the main stage.

Rebates to slash energy costs: expert

Rebates to slash energy costs: expert

Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 1:28 pm | Reported by Brylee Clelland

An expert in green building and energy efficiency says the Queensland Government’s ecofriendly rebates are now too good to refuse.

Exhibition showcases Brisbane’s fashion journey

Exhibition showcases Brisbane’s fashion journey

Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 1:17 pm | Reported by Marie Michelet

The Museum of Brisbane is hosting the exhibition In Fashion, a ‘mode’ exposition showing some of the best pieces from women and designer’s private collections.

French community feels ‘at home’ in Brisbane

Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 12:36 pm | Reported by Guillaume Benoist

Many in Brisbane’s French community say while France is a beautiful country, a ‘perfect climate’ and quality of life keeps them calling Australia home.

Roar beats Sydney in table-topping clash

Roar beats Sydney in table-topping clash

Monday, September 28, 2009, 6:47 pm | Reported by Graham Osborne

Brisbane Roar scored a superb late goal to defeat Sydney FC 1-0 at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.

In Pictures: Sounds of Spring 2009

Sunday, September 27, 2009, 10:00 am | Reported by Stephanie Bourke

A collection of photos from Brisbane’s Sounds of Spring festival, featuring some of Australia’s best music talent.

Tiatto ready to Roar

Tiatto ready to Roar

Saturday, September 26, 2009, 6:42 pm | Reported by Martin Cambridge

Veteran Brisbane Roar midfielder Danny Tiatto will return from injury this weekend against Sydney FC.

New concept gym ‘popular with students’

New concept gym ‘popular with students’

Thursday, September 24, 2009, 8:44 pm | Reported by Wendy Fung

There is a new gym chain in Australia that now gives members the option to workout and train whenever they want, even at 3am.

Broncos young pups strive for grand final glory

Thursday, September 24, 2009, 8:23 pm | Reported by Kristen Burrows

Darren Lockyer, Karmichael Hunt, Justin Hodges and Israel Folau aren’t the only ones hoping for a spot in next week’s NRL grand final. Teens from across Brisbane will be putting their best foot forward in the NRL’s under 20s competition the Toyota Cup, hoping to win a spot to play at rugby league’s biggest event of the year.

UN doctor talks child prostitution at writer’s festival

UN doctor talks child prostitution at writer’s festival

Thursday, September 24, 2009, 7:55 pm | Reported by Alexandra Knott

World-renowned researcher Dr James A Levine uses his book and the Brisbane Writer’s Festival to talk about the issue of child prostitution and sexual exploitation.