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.
Uni claim The Caxton Cup and Welsby Cup
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 7:10 pm | Reported by Clare Hunter
Wallaby Stephen Moore returned to his former club to help bolster an already formidible University side in the final round of Queensland Premier Rugby.
The Gap State High turns pink
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 6:56 pm | Reported by Rachel Claxton
Guests dressed in their best pink outfits to support breast cancer research at the annual trivia night.
Media shuns Kevin Rudd’s “right-wing” opponent
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 6:01 pm | Reported by Karin Adam
The global warming sceptic running for Kevin Rudd’s Griffith seat says the media ignores her party.
Young voters have polling power
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 5:39 pm | Reported by Isobel Roe
Young voters wield considerable power at the polling booths this weekend after 3434 voters between 18 and 24 were added to the Queensland electoral rolls.
Brisbane embraces emerging fashion talent at The Fleet Store
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 5:19 pm | Reported by Rebecca Pitt
Since opening this month, The Fleet Store has been a success, selling out of one student designer’s collection in less than a week.
Actor’s mid show collapse shocks theatre patrons
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 4:40 pm | Reported by Erin MacDonald
A Coolum actor’s mid show collapse left theatre patrons in shock on the closing night of a local theatre production.
Emerging designers showcase talents at weekend markets
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 4:20 pm | Reported by Maddy Gourley
Last Sunday saw the launch of Brisbane’s newest market, the Valley Laneway Markets.
Speed limit slashed on notorious stretch of road
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 4:00 pm | Reported by Cerrissa
The speed limit on a notorious stretch of Steve Irwin Way on the Sunshine Coast will be reduced in order to protect motorists.
Cromwell bunker sparks fresh concern over college party culture
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 3:46 pm | Reported by Tara Bosworth
The University of Queensland Cromwell College ‘Bunker’ parties have reignited the ongoing concern over college party culture.
Year 12 students cast vote in mock election
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 3:29 pm | Reported by Sophie Barrington
Over 80 year 12 students at St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School in Brisbane’s South-West cast their vote in a mock election run by the Australian Electoral Commission.
