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.
Rent, bills, food ‘a struggle’ for students
Sunday, September 20, 2009, 10:14 am | Reported by Jenna Hudson
Thirty-seven students found living under the one roof – affordable or disgusting? Students and Real Estate Agents unleash their opinions on the issue.
Herpes not included in regular STI test
Sunday, September 20, 2009, 10:08 am | Reported by Ashlea Tighe
Doctors do not include herpes in regular STI tests because nearly 80 per cent of people would test positive, a herpes support group says.
Dry summer threatens relaxed water-users
Sunday, September 20, 2009, 9:59 am | Reported by Andrew Keyte
Brisbane expert warns Queenslanders against water restriction complacency ahead of a predicted dry summer.
Strong Aussie dollar no good for Norwegian students
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 8:38 pm | Reported by Tom Monsen
A strong Australian dollar makes life more challenging for international students in Brisbane.
Brisbane Writers Festival turns its last page
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 7:59 pm | Reported by Damien Jowett
The Brisbane Writers Festival has come to an end, but not all is lost for budding Brisbane authors.
GC residents oppose extended pub trading hours
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 7:53 pm | Reported by Stephanie Bourke
The Queensland Liquor Licensing Division is set to approve applications to extend the trading hours of Gold Coast pubs despite opposition from local residents.
ACCC warns against ‘get rich quick’ scams
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 7:27 pm | Reported by Nick Drewe
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned people against falling for ‘get rich quick’ scams disguised as legitimate businesses.
Remembering John Murray: ‘Journey to Tobruk’
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 6:57 pm | Reported by Geraldine Holt
Launched at the Queensland Parliamentary Annexe last week, Louise Austin’s Journey to Tobruk: John Murray – Bushman, Soldier, Survivor tells the story of an extraordinary Queenslander.
University staff strike for better pay
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 6:48 pm | Reported by Kendall Gilding
University staff took industrial action today, asking for better pay and conditions.
Brisbane council to build a third cross-city tunnel
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 6:42 pm | Reported by Derek Barry
Brisbane City Council has announced that it will build the Northern Link tunnel without any private partnership. The new $1.7 billion tunnel will link the city’s western suburbs with the CBD, but not everyone is pleased.
