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Extreme Brisbane weather stops annual charity cycle

Extreme Brisbane weather stops annual charity cycle

Sunday, October 17, 2010, 3:32 pm | Reported by Maximilian Kosmala

The annual Wilson HTM Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge has been cancelled because of heavy rainfall and extreme weather forecasts across Brisbane.

Karana Downs residents fight over golf course land

Karana Downs residents fight over golf course land

Friday, October 15, 2010, 10:44 am | Reported by Vanessa Fuchs

Residents of the semi-rural suburb Karana Downs are determined to win a potentially long battle against a plan to destroy their Country Club and golf course.

La Nina weather pattern punishes Queensland

La Nina weather pattern punishes Queensland

Thursday, October 14, 2010, 9:46 am | Reported by Clare Hunter

The Bureau of Meteorology’s summer forecast of rain, wind and cyclones reigns true as the latest weather wreaks havoc across the south east.

Community input ignored in infrastructure: Milton residents

Community input ignored in infrastructure: Milton residents

Thursday, October 14, 2010, 9:33 am | Reported by Camille Bianchi

Milton residents say their concerns about local developments are being ignored.

Ride to Work Day approaching record turnout

Ride to Work Day approaching record turnout

Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 11:58 am | Reported by Jessica Uhlmann

Brisbane residents are among 150,000 Australians who will ditch their cars in favour of riding their bikes to work on October 13.

Drug smuggling mum avoids jail

Drug smuggling mum avoids jail

Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 11:48 am | Reported by Jessica Uhlmann

A woman who violated a good behaviour bond by smuggling drugs into prison and biting the police officer who caught her has had her jail sentence suspended.

Showcasing the future of politics

Showcasing the future of politics

Monday, October 11, 2010, 8:55 pm | Reported by Paige Ross

Ninety-two members of the YMCA Youth Parliament took over the Queensland political headquarters last week to show the State Government how it’s done.

Student fees debate reignites

Student fees debate reignites

Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 3:20 pm | Reported by Kieran Rooney

Australia’s 43rd Federal Parliament has proposed legislation set to re-open the debate on student services fees.

Motorists at fault in bicycle crashes

Motorists at fault in bicycle crashes

Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 11:48 am | Reported by Kayla Brereton

Queensland motorists will have to stop blaming cyclists for their crashes; a new study providing the first real insight into bicycle crashes has found motorists are largely at fault.

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!