Street poll: Should Australia go nuclear?

The long-running debate over whether Australia should follow other countries in introducing nuclear power has been given a new dimension with the impact of Japan’s tragic earthquake on its nuclear plants. Prime Minister Julia Gillard said this week Australia had “abundant solar, wind, geothermal, tidal” sources of power and “we don’t think nuclear energy is […]


Street poll: Prince Will’s visit and the republic

With the grandson of the Queen to visit flood-affected areas of Queensland this week, some are asking whether Australia should cuts its ties with the monarchy and become a republic. The issue has been debated for decades, with public opinion still divided. We asked people outside Queensland’s Parliament House what they thought.


Street poll: What gift would you give the US president?

Prime Minister Julia Gillard gave United States president Barack Obama several Australian souvenirs during her recent visit to Washington, including a football, an ipod preloaded with Australian music and an opportunity to taste Vegemite. (“It’s horrible,” he declared.) We went to Brisbane’s King George Square to ask the public what other Australiana should have been […]


Street poll: Will you watch the NRL season start?

The National Rugby League season kicks off this Friday night, with the “Queensland Derby” between the Broncos and the North Queensland Cowboys. Who’s going to be watching? We went to Queen Street Mall to find out. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas Stuart


Street poll: Do we still need International Women’s Day?

March 8th this year marks 100 years of International Women’s Day. With its roots in early 1900s socialism, International Women’s Day has developed into a global celebration of women. It draws attention to the achievements of women and examines the gender-based disparity that still exists across many cultures. We asked people in Queen Street Mall […]


Street poll: More funds for roads or public transport?

Worsening congestion in south-east Queensland is a matter of great concern to road users, with pressure on the government to build more roads. But many believe funds are better spent on improved public transport facilities. We asked people in Brisbane their opinion. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas Stuart


Street poll: Do football players get away with bad behavior?

The off-field behavior of footballers came under scrutiny again over the weekend when another rugby league player was involved in a violent incident. Do modern day footballers get away with too much? We went to Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall to ask the people if they think football players get away with bad behaviour. Camera and […]


Street poll: Are you for or against same-sex marriage?

Same-sex marriage has hit the headlines again, with the Federal Government backing away from a plan to give Territory governments the right to make laws in this area. We asked people in Queen Street Mall what they thought. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas Stuart


Street poll: Will the carbon tax affect your vote?

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has reversed an election campaign promise and stirred up fierce opposition with her planned carbon tax. But others have welcomed the plan. We asked people in Brisbane if the tax would change their vote. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas Stuart


Street poll: How have the recent disasters affected you?

The opening months of 2011 have brought a series of unexpected natural disasters. Floods in Queensland, Cyclone Yasi and the Christchurch earthquake have caused death and destruction, impacting heavily on hundreds of thousands of people. We asked people in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall how the disasters have affected them. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas […]


Street poll: What did you think of the Oscars?

With the US film industry’s annual Academy Awards having their big event last night, we asked Brisbane people whether they watched the telecast of the ceremony – and what they thought of it. Camera and production supervision: David Douglas Stuart


Street poll: Should plastic bags be banned?

While other states have either banned plastic bags or forced charges at retail outlets to discourage their use, Queensland has only voluntary restrictions. The Greens say Australians use 7 billion plastic bags a year, many of which harm the environment. We asked the people of Brisbane whether action should be taken on plastic bags in […]


Street poll: Should Anna Bligh be a cover girl?

Natural disasters have marked the start of 2011, with Queensland Premier Anna Bligh earning praise for her leadership of support and recovery operations. But her glamorous appearance on the cover of March’s issue of the Australian Women’s Weekly has sparked controversy, with attacks from political opponents who said it was poorly timed. We asked people […]


Black-out on black history month [with video]

Failure by the Brisbane City Council to promote a major indigenous event had resulted in disappointing participation, according to a panel speaker. Family intervention counsellor Theresa Mace said Black History Month had  poor attendance and awareness, which she sheeted home to lack of advertising by the Council. The BCC libraries spent the month of August […]


Street poll: How will you vote? [video]

The 2010 federal election is only three weeks away. Newsbytes asked people in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall if they have made up their mind which party to vote for. Most are still making up their minds. Reporter: Emma McBryde Camera and production: David Stuart


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