Universities: Battle for the top brains
22 Mar 2011 | Reported by Lee Duffield
Bringing in the best ... In this first report in a two-part series, Lee Duffield looks at how Brisbane’s QUT has recruited talent overseas, to help get itself into the top league of research universities.
Adoption policy sparks mixed reactions
Monday, September 20, 2010, 10:16 am | Reported by Kieran Rooney
Recent changes introduced to Queensland’s adoption laws have ignited debate among groups across the state.
Athletics carnival for children with a disability
Monday, September 20, 2010, 1:03 am | Reported by Imogen Knowles
Over 800 children across 33 schools participated in the 24th Gold Coast Cabs Annual Invitational Athletics Carnival for children with a disability.
Religious groups oppose adopting change in QLD
Monday, September 20, 2010, 12:24 am | Reported by Candice Anderson
Mixed public reactions have met the controversial same-sex adoption change, with both equal rights and religious groups voicing their views on whether QLD should follow NSW.
Bike ‘fixies’ booms in Brisbane
Sunday, September 19, 2010, 2:00 pm | Reported by Lesley Price
Some cycling enthusiasts say fixed gear bikes or ‘fixies’ are back rolling on the streets of Queensland, with Brisbane one of the hubs for the latest in biking culture.
Swell Sculpture Festival sweeps over Currumbin
Sunday, September 19, 2010, 1:42 pm | Reported by Tijana Jaksic
More than 50 sculptures took over the Gold Coast’s Currumbin Beach in south-east Queensland for the eighth annual Swell Sculpture Festival from September 10 to 19.
Online dating fastest growing scam in Qld: police
Sunday, September 19, 2010, 1:18 pm | Reported by Zoe Noakes
Queensland Police urge dating website users to be vigilant after reporting a dramatic increase in the number of victims to online romance scams. Scammers create fake dating profiles and lure victims in with false promises before trying to swindle them out of large amounts of money.
Seasonal workers move between island and snow jobs
Sunday, September 19, 2010, 12:28 pm | Reported by Michelle Thomas
Tourism industry employers say more workers, particularly young adults, are taking seasonal jobs in the quest for career, lifestyle and sea changes.
Niche magazines’ passion create loyal followers: analyst
Sunday, September 19, 2010, 12:25 pm | Reported by Ellen-Maree Elliot
Niche magazines are gathering a growing and devoted following because young women have a greater sense of individuality than previous generations, magazine analyst and journalist Erica Bartle says.
Aussie handballers train to battle world’s best
Sunday, September 19, 2010, 12:03 pm | Reported by Tom Doyle
The Australian Men’s Handball team is working hard on and off the court, trying to win games and raise the profile of the growing sport, as well as prepare for January’s World Cup in Sweden.
New ‘green’ home centre offers sustainable solutions
Sunday, September 19, 2010, 11:17 am | Reported by Kira Donohue
The manager of the new Sustainable Living Ideas Centre on the Gold Coast says there is a marked change in the environmental priorities of many Queensland residents.
