September, 2010

Same-sex adoption debate resurfaces

Same-sex adoption debate resurfaces

Friday, September 17, 2010, 1:32 pm | Reported by Louise Cheer

The debate on same-sex adoption has resurfaced in Queensland this week after the New South Wales Government passed legislation allowing same-sex couples to be recognised as a child’s legal guardians.

Queenslanders to be hit hard when ethanol mandate comes into play

Queenslanders to be hit hard when ethanol mandate comes into play

Friday, September 17, 2010, 1:03 pm | Reported by Jo-Anne Wriede

South-East Queenslanders are expected to struggle with the unavailability of unleaded petrol, as service stations begin to phase out the fuel for the introduction of the Government’s Ethanol Mandate.Thumb

Gillard’s regional health pledge may aid Sunshine Coast Hospital

Gillard’s regional health pledge may aid Sunshine Coast Hospital

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 5:34 pm | Reported by Lincoln Humphries

Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s vow to commit health and hospital funding to regional Australia has provided hope for a region condemned to wait another six years before the Sunshine Coast University Hospital is delivered.

Normanby Action Group fed up with parking chaos

Normanby Action Group fed up with parking chaos

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 5:05 pm | Reported by Vanessa Fuchs

The Normanby Action Group is frustrated with parking chaos in their streets, which they say is caused by Queensland University of Technology students.

Valley Fiesta brings back Ann Street Party

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 4:49 pm | Reported by Ella Feinberg Large

This year Valley Fiesta sees the return of the Ann Street Party after a three-year absence.

Shark nets pose threat to whale migration

Shark nets pose threat to whale migration

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 4:46 pm | Reported by Rhianna Bull

Brisbane beach lovers fleeing to the Gold Coast to escape the heat could be swimming with more than whales this summer if marine activists have their way.

QUOTALS election wraps up

QUOTALS election wraps up

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 4:30 pm | Reported by Tara Bosworth

The QUOTALS 2011 voting has wrapped up, leaving the future of the association hanging between two very distinct party nominations. Will it be the Beyond team or the Change Party?

Schools tackle childhood obesity

Schools tackle childhood obesity

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 4:20 pm | Reported by Marnie Gerrard

While a new preventative health report is calling for a 10 per cent tax on junk food, Sunshine Coast schools believe the real answer is to restrict children from accessing unhealthy foods.

Gold Coast ‘Party House’ neighbour complaints heard

Gold Coast ‘Party House’ neighbour complaints heard

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 2:17 pm | Reported by Ella Feinberg Large

Gold Coast residents upset by noisy and inappropriate behaviour in so-called ‘party houses’ have been heard.

Brisbane music fans enjoy a treat

Brisbane music fans enjoy a treat

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 2:08 pm | Reported by Kathleen Quinn

The Big Sound festival recently offered a wide range of live performances, panels and conferences -all within the vibrant, cultural precinct of Fortitude Valley.