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.
Supercars struggle to draw a crowd
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 4:55 pm | Reported by Imogen Brennan
Organisers of the V8 Supercars are blaming the EKKA and the global financial crisis for low crowd numbers at Willowbank.
Brisbane solicitor critical of 4 Corners report
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 2:10 pm | Reported by Rory Dawson
“Queensland remains the only state in Australia that detains 17 year olds in adult prisons”, explains Mr Bartholomew, “These people are legally children … it’s in contravention of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child”.
Hendra virus: positive horse to be euthanased
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 1:57 pm | Reported by Sarah Owens
Positive test samples have confirmed another horse from a central Queensland property has contracted Hendra virus.
Koala population on the hop
Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 6:11 pm | Reported by Emily Rogers
As Queensland celebrates 150 years of foundation, wildlife groups reflect on the decline of our koala population.
Aussie seafood industry not ready to drop anchor
Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 6:01 pm | Reported by Jessica Muller
The Australian seafood industry is booming, and businesses like Princess Charlotte Seafoods stand in good stead for the future.
Council targets CBD smokers
Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 5:41 pm | Reported by Allanah Box
Smokers in the CBD will be told to “butt it, then bin it” tomorrow as part of Butt Free Brisbane day.
Easton Pearson designs become art
Monday, August 24, 2009, 6:29 pm | Reported by Ella Cole
An exhibition of Easton Pearson designs has been launched at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art.
Fashion festival poor value for money
Monday, August 24, 2009, 6:00 pm | Reported by Kendall Gilding
The annual Brisbane Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival kicked off on Sunday with attendees disappointed with value for money.
New designer blooms at fashion festival
Monday, August 24, 2009, 5:36 pm | Reported by Elke Byrne
Designer Katelyn Aslett debuts her Spring/Summer collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival tonight, after working her way into the industry with nothing but hard work and passion.
Brisbane breaks temperature record
Monday, August 24, 2009, 5:34 pm | Reported by Jessica Best
Brisbane has smashed a 63-year-old August temperature record as the mercury soared to 35.4 degrees Celsius today.
