September, 2010
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
