Government plan to move asylum seekers to Dalby denied
01 Sep 2010 | 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.
New concept gym ‘popular with students’
Thursday, September 24, 2009, 8:44 pm | Reported by Wendy Fung
There is a new gym chain in Australia that now gives members the option to workout and train whenever they want, even at 3am.
Broncos young pups strive for grand final glory
Thursday, September 24, 2009, 8:23 pm | Reported by Kristen Burrows
Darren Lockyer, Karmichael Hunt, Justin Hodges and Israel Folau aren’t the only ones hoping for a spot in next week’s NRL grand final. Teens from across Brisbane will be putting their best foot forward in the NRL’s under 20s competition the Toyota Cup, hoping to win a spot to play at rugby league’s biggest event of the year.
UN doctor talks child prostitution at writer’s festival
Thursday, September 24, 2009, 7:55 pm | Reported by Alexandra Knott
World-renowned researcher Dr James A Levine uses his book and the Brisbane Writer’s Festival to talk about the issue of child prostitution and sexual exploitation.
Cruelty concerns won’t deter Warwick rodeo
Thursday, September 24, 2009, 7:36 pm | Reported by Anna Angel
Cruelty concerns forced wild horse racing off the Warwick rodeo program on Queensland’s Darling Downs, but animal welfare groups say they cannot target other events.
Rural community real winner of car championship
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 8:30 pm | Reported by Amber Forsyth
As the dust settles and the roar of rally cars and thousands of sizzling backyard bbqs subsides, the residents of Northern NSW question how the FIA world rally championship can continue to contribute to the social and economic fabric of their community.
Fireball causes late night traffic chaos
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 8:24 pm | Reported by Allanah Box
Traffic was delayed for up to two hours after an accident caused a massive fireball on Brisbane’s Airport Drive.
Swine and avian flu’s to cross paths again?
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 8:07 pm | Reported by Joshua Brockbank
A clinical nurse consultant in infection control at Brisbane’s Mater Private Hospital says our major concern about swine flu should be its next mutation.
Construction forces closure of QUT child care centres
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 7:46 pm | Reported by Tom Monsen
Kids kicked out. Both child care centres on QUT’s Gardens Point campus are to close because of construction of a new precinct.
Robert Picardo visits Brisbane’s Gen Con
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 7:33 pm | Reported by Chris Loy
American actor Robert Picardo headlined the 2009 Gen Con Australia gaming and entertainment exhibition held in Brisbane at the weekend.
Claims killer viruses could be a result of GE
Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 7:29 pm | Reported by Joshua Brockbank
Some of the world’s most prominant scientists believe there may be a link between genetic engineering and non-endemic influenza viruses infecting man.
