Moving About
Qld Rail trials ‘quiet carriages’
Monday, August 30, 2010, 2:26 pm | Reported by Kira Donohue
Brisbane commuters now have the option of a peaceful train ride to work as Queensland Rail (QR) in a trial of ‘quiet carriages’ that began on August 24. In the three-month trial, the last carriage on all trains in Queensland’s south-east will be ‘silent zones’ and passengers will be prohibited from using mobile phones or music devices while using them.
Thousands walk backwards to push climate change forward
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 7:57 pm | Reported by Phoebe Clark
Around 8,000 protesters walked backwards at King George Square in Brisbane’s CBD on Sunday, August 15, with the rally representing Australia’s politicians attitude to climate change. Organisers of Brisbane’s Walk Against Warming called on the Labor party to make a clear policy in regard to climate change.
Cycling ‘alleycats’ race through Brisbane city streets
Sunday, October 18, 2009, 7:45 pm | Reported by Sally Claxton
In what was once a niche sporting pursuit, cyclists are now peddling their way around Brisbane en masse, making those driving or on foot feel a little left out.
Brisbane’s Big Sound music conference gets bigger
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 7:02 pm | Reported by Ella Cole
Brisbane music event Big Sound attracted its biggest crowd ever this year, making it one of the most influential and fastest-growing industry events in the southern hemisphere.
Spring has sprung, RedFest has begun
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 5:51 pm | Reported by Emily Rogers
Redlands residents welcomed in spring with a two-and-a-half day celebration of music, art, food and community at RedFest on Brisbane’s Moreton Bay.
Animal welfare groups commend mandatory microchipping
Sunday, September 6, 2009, 2:05 pm | Reported by Olivia Pollard
New laws demanding mandatory microchipping of cats and dogs have been branded a success by Gold Coast industry professionals.
Fashion graduates go global
Friday, September 4, 2009, 6:29 pm | Reported by Maria Ermides
Although Brisbane has emerged as a fashion hub, many fashion graduates are foregoing the local market and are seizing opportunities overseas.
Brisbane band gig for international competition place
Thursday, September 3, 2009, 6:57 pm | Reported by Andrew Keyte
A local Brisbane band is taking on the world as they prepare for the semi-final of an international talent search competition, Emergenza.
Kyogle locals clash over car rally
Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 5:45 pm | Reported by Amber Forsyth
As 45 professional rally drivers prepare to battle it out on the back roads of northern NSW, the rural community of Kyogle prepares for a battle of its own.
Vintage vehicles polish up for show
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 5:55 pm | Reported by Emily Rogers
The Historic Commercial Vehicle Association rolled into Brisbane’s bayside on the weekend for the 16th annual Old Truck and Machinery Family Spectacular.
