Hottest August temp wrong: BOM
Sunday, August 30, 2009, 6:11 pm
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says a faulty instrument is the cause of an incorrect announcement of the hottest day in August.
Daily Archives: August 2009
Brisbane celebrates Krishna's birthday festival
Thursday, August 27, 2009, 4:39 pm
Roma Street Parklands was the venue on Sunday, August 23 for the birthday festival of the Hindu deity Krishna. The Brisbane festival is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and celebrates India’s rich cultural contribution to Australia.
Confessions of a Mercedes Benz fashion model
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 6:07 pm
The Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival is a celebration of our local designers. Brisbane’s fashionistas flock to this yearly event to catch a glimpse of the latest must-haves and envy the models who get to wear them. So what is it like being the one strutting down the catwalk? Madeleine Russell is a 17-year-old model from […]
Vintage vehicles polish up for show
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 5:55 pm
The Historic Commercial Vehicle Association rolled into Brisbane’s bayside on the weekend for the 16th annual Old Truck and Machinery Family Spectacular.
Hawkins brings summer styles to Brisbane
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 5:51 pm
Former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins declares the 80s are back in fashion.
Sirromet: Qld's finest wining and dining experience
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 5:36 pm
Sirromet is a place not to be missed when travelling throughout south-east Queensland.
Titans secure home semi-final
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 5:21 pm
2009 has been the most successful year yet for the Gold Coast Titans. Since their NRL debut in 2007, they have failed to make the top eight despite some gallant attempts. However this year they have secured a home semi-final and many at Skilled Park tipping them to go all the way.
Supercars struggle to draw a crowd
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 4:55 pm
Organisers of the V8 Supercars are blaming the EKKA and the global financial crisis for low crowd numbers at Willowbank.
Brisbane solicitor critical of 4 Corners report
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 2:10 pm
“Queensland remains the only state in Australia that detains 17 year olds in adult prisons”, explains Mr Bartholomew, “These people are legally children … it’s in contravention of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child”.
Hendra virus: positive horse to be euthanased
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 1:57 pm
Positive test samples have confirmed another horse from a central Queensland property has contracted Hendra virus.
