Thousands gather before dawn in Anzac Square
Thousands of people packed Brisbane’s Anzac Square hours before dawn this morning to honour Australia’s servicemen and women, past and present, the survivors and the fallen. At just seven minutes past four, Anzac Square was declared full and crowds were diverted to King George Square, where they watched a live broadcast of the ceremony. The [...]
Choppers fight Brisbane fire
Two helicopters were brought into waterbomb a bushfire at Doolandella on Brisbane’s south on Tuesday afternoon. A Queensland Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson said four fire trucks worked closely with air operations to contain the blaze. She said although there was no threat, crews were working to protect a caravan and nearby homes. Backburning began [...]
Police called to evict councillor from meeting
Outspoken independent councillor Nicole Johnston was evicted by police from Brisbane City Council chamber this afternoon. Police were called when Cr Johnston refused to accept a suspension order and leave the chamber during a 10-minute adjournment of the meeting. Three police officers arrived after 20 minutes and one entered the chamber to escort Cr Johnston. [...]
Angry Victorian teachers threaten more strikes
Rolling work stoppages across Victorian schools have been threatened, with the first to occur in Premier Ted Baillieu’s electorate of Hawthorn. As part of Wednesday’s teachers strike Australian Education Union (AEU) members voted not to hold another full-day strike this year but instead implement rolling work stoppages expected to be begin in Term 4. However [...]
Green and gold welcome for Olympic athletes
The CBD was transformed into a sea of green and gold as fans lined the streets to catch a glimpse of Australia’s Olympic athletes after their return from London. Crowds in their thousands filled Queen Street Mall at midday on Friday to see about 80 athletes for the official Brisbane welcome home parade. Excited Olympians [...]
10 new schools for south-east Queensland
By Bethany Bracegirdle » Wednesday, May 22Queensland’s south-east will gain 10 new schools, while nine face the axe. Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek told [...]Mayor defends overseas trips
By Mitchel Contessi » Tuesday, May 21Overseas trips by councillors were slammed as an extravagance at today’s Brisbane City Council meeting. Opposition lead[...]Swan accuses Opposition of fear-mongering
By Mitchel Contessi » Wednesday, May 15Treasurer Wayne Swan has dismissed Opposition concerns over budget debt as “fiscal fear-mongering”. Speaking during a fie[...]Empty chairs witness 18 domestic violence victims
By Devon-Rose Bright » Friday, May 3Eighteen empty chairs symbolising the 16 Queensland women and two children who lost their lives last year to domestic violenc[...]Workplace equality ‘good for business’ – Kirby
By Patrick Begley » Wednesday, May 1Businesses which failed to support sexual equality in the workplace would lose staff, customers and profits, retired High Cou[...]Youth pay tribute to diggers at moving ceremony
By Mitchel Contessi » Thursday, April 25The flame of the Anzac spirit burns brightly with the youth of the Centenary Suburbs. Flowered wreaths were laid by children [...]Happy crowds cheer Anzac marchers
By Bethany Bracegirdle » Thursday, April 25Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Brisbane today to pay their respects at the city’s annual Anzac Day parade[...]Probe into $7m council refund to miner
By Dove Howard » Saturday, March 9An order that Broken Hill City Council pay $7 million to a mining company for overpaid rates was in the spotlight this week a[...]Win for Newsbytes as bubblers return to city rail stations
By Melissa Archer » Wednesday, January 9Hot and thirsty train commuters are welcoming the arrival of water bubblers on Brisbane station platforms this week – b[...]Feds blast Newman government
By Shirley Way » Thursday, November 15The Newman government’s decisions on aged care and education were condemned by Prime Minister Julia Gillard and deputy Wayn[...]Honorary doctorate for Hedley Thomas
By siteadmin » Friday, October 26Gold Walkley-winning journalist Hedley Thomas received an honorary Doctor of Journalism degree at Jschool’s annual grad[...]Thousands more pets abandoned each year
By Mitchell Robinson » Tuesday, October 9Animal shelters across Queensland are facing an increase of 5,000 animals passing through each year according to RSPCA Queens[...]Partner violence spurs changes to law
By Shirley Way » Saturday, September 29Queensland’s new Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act includes a revised definition of domestic violence and changes[...]Asthma appeal focuses on men
By Shirley Way » Saturday, September 29Asthma Foundation Queensland this month launched a $50,000 appeal for “Men managing asthma”, a new community training pro[...]Library gives support to citizen journalists
By Anna Crozier » Saturday, September 1Opportunities for citizen journalists have been opened in a multi-media newsroom project at the State Library of Queensland. [...]
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Review: A Streetcar Named Desire
New Farm Nash Theatre Shuffles were seen from the audience as they leant forward in their seats, waiting in awe for that historic cry. “STELLAAAAAAA!” cried the slick Stanley, played by Tristan Ozinga. With a great, powerful scream, ears trembled and eyes widened. Would Stella take back her beloved Stanley? A cast of 10 brings [...]
Johnston thrown out of council meeting amid cover-up claims
Independent councillor Nicole Johnston was suspended for eight days yesterday after claiming a “cover-up” by Brisbane City Council. Cr Johnston received a suspension warning from council chairman Cr Margaret de Wit when she continued to refer to the Queensland Ombudsman’s recent review into code of conduct complaints matters. Cr de Wit repeatedly ordered Cr Johnston [...]
Axed $57m skills program ‘not our responsibility’ – minister
A $57 million initiative had been axed because it was not the state government’s responsibility, according to Queensland’s Minister for Education. The Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative had helped 57,000 Queenslanders find jobs and a return would have been made on the funds within 12 months, the Leader of the Opposition told parliament yesterday. Minister [...]
Springborg calls for more federal health funding
A lack of long-term federal government funding could threaten Queensland’s health system, according to the state health minister. Lawrence Springborg said the federal Ggovernment needed to do more than just fund the initial start-up costs for health programs. “What we are seeing with regard to a range of projects which have been developed in Queensland [...]
Newman government in debt to the power of metaphor
The contentious issue of government debt saw a medley of metaphors hurled across the chamber during question time in State Parliament. Answering a question yesterday from Labor MP Curtis Pitt about the government’s plans to lift debt to $85 billion by 2014-15, Premier Campbell Newman said the government was like an aircraft in a power [...]
Angry fire fighters and ambos march on Parliament
Boots were thrown at Parliament House during a lunchtime demonstration on Tuesday by hundreds of fire fighters and ambulance officers protesting against altered work conditions. Frontline emergency workers challenged Premier Campbell Newman to walk in their boots before his government implemented any changes. The protesters gathered at Southbank before heading to Parliament House to protest [...]
Nurses launch campaign to put pressure on government
The Queensland Nurses Union has launched a campaign to convince the government of the importance of nurses’ work. The union says rumours about job and service cuts are unsettling members and lowering morale. Union secretary Beth Mohle said today the union was launching a positive marketing campaign to remind government of the important role nurses [...]
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Johnston thrown out of council meeting amid cover-up claims
By Shirley Way » Wednesday, August 29Independent councillor Nicole Johnston was suspended for eight days yesterday after claiming a “cover-up” by Bris[...]Axed $57m skills program ‘not our responsibility’ – minister
By Megan Cunliffe » Thursday, August 23A $57 million initiative had been axed because it was not the state government’s responsibility, according to Queensland’[...]Springborg calls for more federal health funding
By Jim Alouat » Thursday, August 23A lack of long-term federal government funding could threaten Queensland’s health system, according to the state health[...]Newman government in debt to the power of metaphor
By Ian Besomo » Thursday, August 23The contentious issue of government debt saw a medley of metaphors hurled across the chamber during question time in State Pa[...]Angry fire fighters and ambos march on Parliament
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