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.
One fifth of world’s flora to disappear: study
Monday, October 18, 2010, 2:41 pm | Reported by Lesley Price
Some Australian environmental experts say they not surprised by the findings of an United Kingdom study showing around 20 per cent of the world’s plants face extinction.
Experts urge abortion reform as health matter
Monday, October 18, 2010, 2:18 pm | Reported by Kate OHara
Some medical experts call for “out of date” criminal abortion laws in Queensland to be remodelled as a health issue.
Brisbane ‘innovation camp’ yields smartphone ideas
Monday, October 18, 2010, 1:58 pm | Reported by Tom Doyle
Technical and creative IT designers converged on Brisbane’s City Studios on the weekend to showcase their entrepreneurship and creative flair in the city’s first Innovation Camp.
Mum’s Queensland cancer charity ‘fills gap’
Monday, October 18, 2010, 1:42 pm | Reported by Kira Donohue
When Queensland mum Bernadette Vella found there was a lack of support for mothers with cancer, she started the support charity, Mummy’s Wish.
Brisbane markets on the rise
Monday, October 18, 2010, 1:21 pm | Reported by Phoebe Clark
Markets across Brisbane are continuing to increase in both popularity and volume, with benefits to locals and designers.
Getting ready to save lives: Red Frogs crew
Monday, October 18, 2010, 12:53 pm | Reported by Zoe Noakes
As thousands of Year 12 students take their final exams and begin the countdown until Schoolies Week, Red Frogs volunteers are preparing to do more than distribute their lolly namesake – they could save teens’ lives. Founder and director of Red Frogs Chaplaincy Network Andy Gourley says he regularly hears stories of how his volunteers were in the right place at the right time.
Home win for Brisbane roller derby team
Monday, October 18, 2010, 12:36 pm | Reported by Tijana Jaksic
The Northern Brisbane Rollers’ Brawl Stars skated their way to glory at their first interstate home game at the Brisbane Convention Centre on Saturday.
Wear purple to show support for LGBTIQ at risk
Monday, October 18, 2010, 9:20 am | Reported by Ella Feinberg Large
Friday October 15 saw Australians decked out in purple to support LGBTIQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersexed and Questioning) youth who are at risk of suicide and self harm.
Bligh Government activates flood disaster relief
Sunday, October 17, 2010, 6:12 pm | Reported by Perry Woodward
The Bligh Government has activated much-needed flood relief funding to help tackle the rising damage bill from last weekend’s deluge.
Fitness craze hits Brisbane nightclub
Sunday, October 17, 2010, 5:31 pm | Reported by Eleisha Rogers
Latin-inspired dance fitness craze Zumba has danced its way into being a permanent fixture at local Brisbane nightclub, The Met.
