Gold Coast
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.
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.
Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge to raise $1m.
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 3:01 pm | Reported by Maximilian Kosmala
Bicycle Queensland is hoping this year’s sixth annual Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge will reach its goal of raising close to one million dollars for much needed Diabetes Australia and Heart Foundation research.
Youth contracts ‘linked’ to rugby league’s development
Friday, August 20, 2010, 2:35 am | Reported by Mitch Ogden
Local Brisbane boy Lachlan Creighton will have to deal with the insecurity of youth contracts in rugby league after recently signing to the Gold Coast Titans.
Premier Colts charge into finals frenzy
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 10:45 am | Reported by Lincoln Humphries
Queensland’s premier under 20s rugby competition is heating up as the next generation of wallaby superstars cannon themselves into the Premier Colts finals to be held at Ballymore later this month.
Gillard announces upgrades to tele-health infrastructure
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 11:10 am | Reported by Perry Woodward
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced new Medicare rebates for online health services.
Crucial win for Gold Coast Suns
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 10:56 am | Reported by Kathleen Quinn
In their last VFL home game, the Suns grasp their fifth win of the year in an intense, one-point victory over the Werribee Tigers.
Education revolution pays off for Keebra Park
Sunday, August 15, 2010, 6:06 pm | Reported by Rhianna Bull
Gold Coast’s top rugby league school Keebra Park State High receives an image overhaul as the Federal Government helps to pave a new pathway in Science.
