Northern NSW
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.
Byron Bay business wants Splendour back
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 7:23 pm | Reported by Dominique Wiehahn
Many businesses at Byron Bay on the northern New South Wales coast say they are struggling to survive this winter without the tourism spike Splendour in the Grass usually provides. The music festival’s move to Woodford, north of Brisbane in south-east Queensland, this year has left Byron Bay without the 17,500 people and around $6 million that Splendour attracted in 2009.
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.
National gay marriage rally divides Christians and Politicians
Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 2:08 pm | Reported by Rebekah Ison
Equal Love Day is set to kick off on August 14th. This year some Christian leaders will perform same sex marriages during the celebrations.
Heatwave hammers south-east Qld
Sunday, September 20, 2009, 6:30 pm | Reported by Sarah Owens
Following on from a sweltering 32 degrees today, south-east Queenslanders have a week of soaring summer-like conditions ahead.
Aged care workers face sack for not having heat pack qualifications
Saturday, September 5, 2009, 5:21 pm | Reported by Chris Loy
A Federal Government ruling on qualifications means a number of nursing home workers will now be out of a job. Chris Loy reports…
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.
Farm stay holidays gain popularity
Thursday, August 13, 2009, 8:24 pm | Reported by Ashlea Tighe
Tourist operators say farm stay holidays are gaining popularity for Australian families, which has benefits for drought-stricken farmers as well as families on a tight budget.
