August, 2010
‘No upper house’ says Hinchliffe
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 11:57 am | Reported by Kieran Rooney
Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Stirling Hinchliffe has dismissed claims the Queensland State Government may return its upper house.
Labor’s NBN hits north Brisbane
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 11:24 am | Reported by Kayla Brereton
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 | Reported by Kira Donohue
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 | Reported by Zoe Noakes
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 | Reported by Catherine Tucker
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 | Reported by Alicia Ng
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 | Reported by Dominique Wiehahn
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 | Reported by Natalie Sprott
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 | Reported by Imogen Knowles
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 | Reported by Jo-Anne Wriede
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.
