September, 2010

Indian sports club helps diffuse racial tension

Indian sports club helps diffuse racial tension

Friday, September 24, 2010, 5:53 pm | Reported by Clare Hunter

Move over Greek Club, Brisbane has a new cultural hub, in Inala!

‘Parklife’ heads back to Brisbane

‘Parklife’ heads back to Brisbane

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 10:46 am | Reported by Rachel Claxton

Parklife has changed venues within weeks of its scheduled date. Patrons do not need to purchase new tickets but face drama with accommodation already booked on the Gold Coast.

Child area plan in pokie venue ‘a mistake’

Child area plan in pokie venue ‘a mistake’

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 4:16 pm | Reported by Catherine Tucker

The proposal to build a soundproof children’s play area within view of poker machines in the Pink Hill Hotel in Melbourne has sparked fresh debate around the ‘normalisation’ of gambling in Australia.

50s fashion revival inspires fun

50s fashion revival inspires fun

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 2:43 pm | Reported by Alicia Bolton

Rockabilly attire is back in full swing and Queensland fashion gurus are not shying away.

Parents fight for lower speed limit

Parents fight for lower speed limit

Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:42 pm | Reported by Caitlin Adams

Parents of Clontarf Beach State School students want the 60km/h zone on Elizabeth Ave lowered to protect their children.

Emerging bands compete for top prize

Emerging bands compete for top prize

Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:24 pm | Reported by Mitchell Sabine

A worldwide music competition is giving bands the opportunity of a lifetime.

New government to offer stable economy

New government to offer stable economy

Monday, September 20, 2010, 3:59 pm | Reported by Eleisha Rogers

More than a week after the Gillard Government was reinstated to power, the question remains whether it can offer Australia a stable government and a stable economy.

Early intervention for mental illness

Early intervention for mental illness

Monday, September 20, 2010, 3:33 pm | Reported by Olivia Noakes

More funding is needed for mental illness, which affects one in five Australians each year.

CityCycle scheme to be a success

CityCycle scheme to be a success

Monday, September 20, 2010, 3:03 pm | Reported by Eleisha Rogers

Brisbane’s CityCycle scheme is gearing up for its October 1 launch, with many already hailing it as a success.

Qld horse ‘Shoot Out’ still firing for spring

Qld horse ‘Shoot Out’ still firing for spring

Monday, September 20, 2010, 2:42 pm | Reported by Jemma Cutting

Gold Coast racehorse Shoot Out remains on target for Spring Carnival riches, despite his three length defeat last Saturday in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes, at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne.