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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.

Allison leaves the Gold Coast in stitches

Allison leaves the Gold Coast in stitches

Sunday, October 3, 2010, 12:18 am | Reported by Rhianna Bull

Queensland-based comedian Steve Allison struck gold on the Coast on the weekend with a well crafted mix of snappy one-liners, hilarious stories, funny home truths and quirky current topics.

Antique road show rolls into Moree

Antique road show rolls into Moree

Saturday, October 2, 2010, 11:40 pm | Reported by Vivien von Drehnen

One of the final events organised during the Healing Waters Festival saw renowned Sydney auctioneers visit Moree to value antiques at the Moree Plains Gallery.

Writers should come “face-to-face” with audiences

Writers should come “face-to-face” with audiences

Friday, October 1, 2010, 3:03 pm | Reported by Julia Taylor

Brisbane writing enthusiasts are encouraging writers to interact with audiences in person, away from the Internet.

Indian sports club helps diffuse racial tension

Indian sports club helps diffuse racial tension

Friday, September 24, 2010, 5:53 pm | Reported by Clare Hunter

Move over Greek Club, Brisbane has a new cultural hub, in Inala!

‘Parklife’ heads back to Brisbane

‘Parklife’ heads back to Brisbane

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 10:46 am | Reported by Rachel Claxton

Parklife has changed venues within weeks of its scheduled date. Patrons do not need to purchase new tickets but face drama with accommodation already booked on the Gold Coast.

Child area plan in pokie venue ‘a mistake’

Child area plan in pokie venue ‘a mistake’

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 4:16 pm | Reported by Catherine Tucker

The proposal to build a soundproof children’s play area within view of poker machines in the Pink Hill Hotel in Melbourne has sparked fresh debate around the ‘normalisation’ of gambling in Australia.

50s fashion revival inspires fun

50s fashion revival inspires fun

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 2:43 pm | Reported by Alicia Bolton

Rockabilly attire is back in full swing and Queensland fashion gurus are not shying away.

Parents fight for lower speed limit

Parents fight for lower speed limit

Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:42 pm | Reported by Caitlin Adams

Parents of Clontarf Beach State School students want the 60km/h zone on Elizabeth Ave lowered to protect their children.

Emerging bands compete for top prize

Emerging bands compete for top prize

Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:24 pm | Reported by Mitchell Sabine

A worldwide music competition is giving bands the opportunity of a lifetime.

New government to offer stable economy

New government to offer stable economy

Monday, September 20, 2010, 3:59 pm | Reported by Eleisha Rogers

More than a week after the Gillard Government was reinstated to power, the question remains whether it can offer Australia a stable government and a stable economy.