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Strawberry season over in the South East

Strawberry season over in the South East

Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 5:49 pm | Reported by Olivia Noakes

The south east’s severe soaking has brought an abrupt end to the region’s strawberry season.

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.

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.

Karana Downs residents fight over golf course land

Karana Downs residents fight over golf course land

Friday, October 15, 2010, 10:44 am | Reported by Vanessa Fuchs

Residents of the semi-rural suburb Karana Downs are determined to win a potentially long battle against a plan to destroy their Country Club and golf course.

Niche magazines’ passion create loyal followers: analyst

Niche magazines’ passion create loyal followers: analyst

Sunday, September 19, 2010, 12:25 pm | Reported by Ellen-Maree Elliot

Niche magazines are gathering a growing and devoted following because young women have a greater sense of individuality than previous generations, magazine analyst and journalist Erica Bartle says.

Brisbane embraces Suitcase Rummage

Brisbane embraces Suitcase Rummage

Sunday, August 22, 2010, 8:19 pm | Reported by Sophie Howe

A new take on the traditional flea market has made bargain hunting a cultural experience in Brisbane.

Coffee reveals personality traits

Coffee reveals personality traits

Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 5:40 pm | Reported by Ingrid Rubie

Ingrid Rubie finds out that the coffee we choose says a lot about our personalities.

Call for boys to get free Gardasil

Call for boys to get free Gardasil

Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 8:03 pm | Reported by Imogen Brennan

The Gardasil vaccination is only susbsidised for school-aged girls, but Professor Ian Frazer says the Government needs to provide the vaccine free to boys too.