'No upper house' says Hinchliffe
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 11:57 am
Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Stirling Hinchliffe has dismissed claims the Queensland State Government may return its upper house.
Daily Archives: August 2010
Labor's NBN hits north Brisbane
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 11:24 am
Brisbane’s north side is set to join the digital revolution if Labor’s $43 billion National Broadband Network comes to homes, business and schools.
Qld Rail trials 'quiet carriages'
Monday, August 30, 2010, 2:26 pm
Brisbane commuters now have the option of a peaceful train ride to work as Queensland Rail (QR) in a trial of ‘quiet carriages’ that began on August 24. In the three-month trial, the last carriage on all trains in Queensland’s south-east will be ‘silent zones’ and passengers will be prohibited from using mobile phones or music devices while using them.
Alcohol abuse a 'massive national problem'
Sunday, August 29, 2010, 5:40 pm
A new study shows Australians are among the world’s worst abusers of alcohol but a Queensland research group says governments are not prepared to fix the problem.
Sexual harassment just as common, rights advocates say
Sunday, August 29, 2010, 5:34 pm
Women’s rights advocate Melinda Tankard Reist says sexualising young women and girls has created a climate where sexual harassment “seems to be permissible”. Meanwhile, the acting Commissioner for the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Commission, Neroli Holmes, says sexual harassment is “just as common” but has a reported change in its nature.
Aggravated customers force store modification
Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 2:20 pm
A Brisbane Athlete’s Foot store has undergone significant renovations after it discovered the store was creating hostility amongst the customers.
Greens' election success reflects major parties 'negativity'
Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 2:05 pm
An expert on voting behaviour and elections says the success of the Greens at last weekend’s federal election reflects a decrease of faith by voters in the two major parties.
Water cremation a world first for Gold Coast
Monday, August 23, 2010, 1:20 am
In a world first, Queenslanders are being offered the option of a water cremation.
Rats found at Indooroopilly shopping centre
Monday, August 23, 2010, 12:53 am
Staff members fear Indooroopilly shopping centre has a rat problem.
North Lakes sets new milestone in future development
Monday, August 23, 2010, 12:29 am
Residents’ prayers are finally being answered as North Lakes, one of the top three fastest growing areas in Australia, prepares itself for the development of a three building medical centre.
