City Life
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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.
