Brisbane

Kenmore Village turns 40

Kenmore Village turns 40

Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 5:32 pm | Reported by Elizabeth Armstrong

Brisbane’s Kenmore Village will turn 40 next month with the iconic shopping centre planning to celebrate in style.

Dry summer threatens relaxed water-users

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 council to build a third cross-city tunnel

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.

Claims abortion laws putting QLD women at risk

Claims abortion laws putting QLD women at risk

Sunday, September 6, 2009, 1:51 pm | Reported by Aidan Caldwell

Queensland abortion laws are putting women in danger and have led to a rise in backyard terminations, according to pro-choice lobby groups.

Residents divided over William Jolly light show

Residents divided over William Jolly light show

Sunday, September 6, 2009, 9:55 am | Reported by Allanah Box

The William Jolly Bridge has been transformed into a work of art, but not all Brisbane residents are happy.

Golf aiming for hole in one at 2016 Olympics

Saturday, September 5, 2009, 5:28 pm | Reported by Martin Cambridge

Golf is aiming for a return to the Olympics after what will be a 112 year absence.

Fashion graduates go global

Friday, September 4, 2009, 6:29 pm | Reported by Maria Ermides

Although Brisbane has emerged as a fashion hub, many fashion graduates are foregoing the local market and are seizing opportunities overseas.

Claims anti-biker laws will hurt charity work

Friday, September 4, 2009, 5:35 pm | Reported by Ellie Freeman

He loves God, feeds thousands of hungry people and rides a Harley Davidson. But Pastor Terry Walker says the Queensland Government’s proposed anti-biker laws will stop the charitable efforts of his all-biker Christian ministry, the Tribe of Judah.

Businesswomen trio soar ahead in financial crisis

Businesswomen trio soar ahead in financial crisis

Thursday, September 3, 2009, 7:40 pm | Reported by Nicole Sosnowski

Three of Brisbane’s brightest business women have ridden their businesses through the financial crisis and have all made it through to the other side, armed with tips.