Brisbane

Spanish culture is on the rise

Spanish culture is on the rise

Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 5:25 pm | Reported by Olivia Noakes

With Brisbane’s annual multicultural festival on recently, you could step out this summer, Spanish style.

QR National shares go public

QR National shares go public

Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 5:03 pm | Reported by Olivia Noakes

The second-biggest float in Australia’s history, Queensland Rail National will be sold off to public investors.

Computer reader helps vision impaired

Computer reader helps vision impaired

Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 12:29 pm | Reported by Phoebe Baker

A new free software program for vision impaired Australians makes computer usage more accessible.

Australians lack respect for food: experts

Australians lack respect for food: experts

Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 12:07 pm | Reported by Karin Adam

Australians waste food and need to rethink their attitude towards it, say global food experts who met in Brisbane recently.

Drugs and heat a ‘deadly’ combination at festivals

Drugs and heat a ‘deadly’ combination at festivals

Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 6:23 am | Reported by Mitch Ogden

Brisbane festival-goers need to be careful of the heat and of their safety as they drink throughout the day.

Bligh Government activates flood disaster relief

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.

Extreme Brisbane weather stops annual charity cycle

Extreme Brisbane weather stops annual charity cycle

Sunday, October 17, 2010, 3:32 pm | Reported by Maximilian Kosmala

The annual Wilson HTM Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge has been cancelled because of heavy rainfall and extreme weather forecasts across Brisbane.

Showcasing the future of politics

Showcasing the future of politics

Monday, October 11, 2010, 8:55 pm | Reported by Paige Ross

Ninety-two members of the YMCA Youth Parliament took over the Queensland political headquarters last week to show the State Government how it’s done.

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!