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Heatwave hammers south-east Qld

Heatwave hammers south-east Qld

Sunday, September 20, 2009, 6:30 pm | Reported by Sarah Owens

Following on from a sweltering 32 degrees today, south-east Queenslanders have a week of soaring summer-like conditions ahead.

Rent, bills, food ‘a struggle’ for students

Sunday, September 20, 2009, 10:14 am | Reported by Jenna Hudson

Thirty-seven students found living under the one roof – affordable or disgusting? Students and Real Estate Agents unleash their opinions on the issue.

Dry summer threatens relaxed water-users

Dry summer threatens relaxed water-users

Sunday, September 20, 2009, 9:59 am | Reported by Andrew Keyte

Brisbane expert warns Queenslanders against water restriction complacency ahead of a predicted dry summer.

Strong Aussie dollar no good for Norwegian students

Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 8:38 pm | Reported by Tom Monsen

A strong Australian dollar makes life more challenging for international students in Brisbane.

Brisbane Writers Festival turns its last page

Brisbane Writers Festival turns its last page

Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 7:59 pm | Reported by Damien Jowett

The Brisbane Writers Festival has come to an end, but not all is lost for budding Brisbane authors.

GC residents oppose extended pub trading hours

GC residents oppose extended pub trading hours

Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 7:53 pm | Reported by Stephanie Bourke

The Queensland Liquor Licensing Division is set to approve applications to extend the trading hours of Gold Coast pubs despite opposition from local residents.

Remembering John Murray: ‘Journey to Tobruk’

Remembering John Murray: ‘Journey to Tobruk’

Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 6:57 pm | Reported by Geraldine Holt

Launched at the Queensland Parliamentary Annexe last week, Louise Austin’s Journey to Tobruk: John Murray – Bushman, Soldier, Survivor tells the story of an extraordinary Queenslander.

Brisbane council to build a third cross-city tunnel

Brisbane council to build a third cross-city tunnel

Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 6:42 pm | Reported by Derek Barry

Brisbane City Council has announced that it will build the Northern Link tunnel without any private partnership. The new $1.7 billion tunnel will link the city’s western suburbs with the CBD, but not everyone is pleased.

In pictures: Qld Premier Rugby major semi-final

Sunday, September 13, 2009, 7:00 pm | Reported by Sarah Owens

Sarah Owens showcases the Queensland Premier Rugby semi-final held at Ballymore over the weekend.

Call for boys to get free Gardasil

Call for boys to get free Gardasil

Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 8:03 pm | Reported by Imogen Brennan

The Gardasil vaccination is only susbsidised for school-aged girls, but Professor Ian Frazer says the Government needs to provide the vaccine free to boys too.