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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.

Pregnancy costs crippling families

Pregnancy costs crippling families

Monday, October 11, 2010, 11:02 am | Reported by Alexander Fynes-Clinton

The cost of regular private obstetrician care has increased by around thirty dollars a visit under a new Medicare cap introduced by the government.

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!

‘Parklife’ heads back to Brisbane

‘Parklife’ heads back to Brisbane

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 10:46 am | Reported by Rachel Claxton

Parklife has changed venues within weeks of its scheduled date. Patrons do not need to purchase new tickets but face drama with accommodation already booked on the Gold Coast.

Child area plan in pokie venue ‘a mistake’

Child area plan in pokie venue ‘a mistake’

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 4:16 pm | Reported by Catherine Tucker

The proposal to build a soundproof children’s play area within view of poker machines in the Pink Hill Hotel in Melbourne has sparked fresh debate around the ‘normalisation’ of gambling in Australia.

50s fashion revival inspires fun

50s fashion revival inspires fun

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 2:43 pm | Reported by Alicia Bolton

Rockabilly attire is back in full swing and Queensland fashion gurus are not shying away.

Parents fight for lower speed limit

Parents fight for lower speed limit

Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:42 pm | Reported by Caitlin Adams

Parents of Clontarf Beach State School students want the 60km/h zone on Elizabeth Ave lowered to protect their children.