Brisbane
‘No upper house’ says Hinchliffe
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 11:57 am | Reported by Kieran Rooney
Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Stirling Hinchliffe has dismissed claims the Queensland State Government may return its upper house.
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.
Greens’ election success reflects major parties ‘negativity’
Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 2:05 pm | Reported by Dominique Wiehahn
An expert on voting behaviour and elections says the success of the Greens at last weekend’s federal election reflects a decrease of faith by voters in the two major parties.
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.
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.
Brisbane embraces Suitcase Rummage
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 8:19 pm | Reported by Sophie Howe
A new take on the traditional flea market has made bargain hunting a cultural experience in Brisbane.
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.
Hats Off to star turnout for charity gala
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 7:41 pm | Reported by Kate OHara
After a two-year hiatus, the Hats Off Brisvegas variety gala returns on August 23 to support HIV/AIDS charity, the Hope Fund. The one-night only spectacular at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in Brisbane features a line-up of local and international performing artists, including the cast of Mamma Mia and comedic personality Bob Downe.
