People
Riverlink staff want change in parking policy
Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 4:29 pm | Reported by Ellen-Maree Elliot
Some staff at the major Ipswich shopping centre, Riverlink, west of Brisbane, are confused and angry about car parking regulations.
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.
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.
Alcohol abuse a ‘massive national problem’
Sunday, August 29, 2010, 5:40 pm | Reported by Zoe Noakes
A new study shows Australians are among the world’s worst abusers of alcohol but a Queensland research group says governments are not prepared to fix the problem.
Sexual harassment just as common, rights advocates say
Sunday, August 29, 2010, 5:34 pm | Reported by Catherine Tucker
Women’s rights advocate Melinda Tankard Reist says sexualising young women and girls has created a climate where sexual harassment “seems to be permissible”. Meanwhile, the acting Commissioner for the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Commission, Neroli Holmes, says sexual harassment is “just as common” but has a reported change in its nature.
Aggravated customers force store modification
Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 2:20 pm | Reported by Alicia Ng
A Brisbane Athlete’s Foot store has undergone significant renovations after it discovered the store was creating hostility amongst the customers.
Water cremation a world first for Gold Coast
Monday, August 23, 2010, 1:20 am | Reported by Natalie Sprott
In a world first, Queenslanders are being offered the option of a water cremation.
Rats found at Indooroopilly shopping centre
Monday, August 23, 2010, 12:53 am | Reported by Imogen Knowles
Staff members fear Indooroopilly shopping centre has a rat problem.
North Lakes sets new milestone in future development
Monday, August 23, 2010, 12:29 am | Reported by Jo-Anne Wriede
Residents’ prayers are finally being answered as North Lakes, one of the top three fastest growing areas in Australia, prepares itself for the development of a three building medical centre.
Queensland artists hope for $10m creative boost
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 8:32 pm | Reported by Lesley Price
Many Queensland artists are excited about Labor’s arts policy to invest $10 million into 150 creative projects around Australia. Over the next five years, the funding will also support young and emerging artists and help create new Australian work from all mediums.
