Going Bush
One fifth of world’s flora to disappear: study
Monday, October 18, 2010, 2:41 pm | Reported by Lesley Price
Some Australian environmental experts say they not surprised by the findings of an United Kingdom study showing around 20 per cent of the world’s plants face extinction.
Dangerous pesticide removed from shelves
Sunday, October 17, 2010, 3:06 pm | Reported by Rebekah Ison
The Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicine Authority has banned pesticides containing Endosulfan. The chemical was banned in the U.S after it was suspected to harm the health of farmers.
Celebrating 10 years: Australia Pacific Earth Charter Festival
Sunday, October 17, 2010, 12:27 pm | Reported by Sophie Barrington
Celebrating 10 years since the Earth Charter’s launch, the Australia Pacific Earth Charter Festival encourages dialogue on climate change in our region.
Queensland national parks at risk: Opposition
Friday, October 15, 2010, 2:26 pm | Reported by Dominique Wiehahn
The Opposition says Queensland national parks may be at risk of neglect due to a lack of compulsory overall management plans, resource shortages and inadequate funding.
Antique road show rolls into Moree
Saturday, October 2, 2010, 11:40 pm | Reported by Vivien von Drehnen
One of the final events organised during the Healing Waters Festival saw renowned Sydney auctioneers visit Moree to value antiques at the Moree Plains Gallery.
Bligh Government to amend provocation laws
Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 6:56 pm | Reported by Perry Woodward
The Bligh Government’s attempt to scuttle the defence of provocation in cases of murder has been met with mixed reactions.
Government plan to move asylum seekers to Dalby denied
Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 9:07 am | Reported by James Finlayson
The Western Downs Regional Council has confirmed it will not process and detain boat people, after the Federal Government labelled the south-east Queensland town of Dalby as a potential site to house asylum seekers.
Organisers hopeful for folk festival’s future
Saturday, August 21, 2010, 12:17 am | Reported by Ashleigh Elliott
Organisers of the famous Woodford Folk Festival say a $3 million grant promised by the Labor Government if it is re-elected, could save the festival’s future.
Anti-swearing fines ‘ripe for abuse’
Friday, August 20, 2010, 3:42 am | Reported by Dave Stopford
New laws, allowing Queensland police to issue on-the-spot fines for swearing, have sparked the ire of civil liberties groups.
LNP: There is no justification for rent hike on Crown land
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 11:44 am | Reported by Eleisha Rogers
The Queensland Liberal National Party said if they were in government there would never have been an increase in rent for Crown land.
