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The swine flu pandemic, which mired the 2009 Ekka, was not the villain at this year’s show. Other health hazards and alcohol-fuelled disobedience and theft kept authorities busy.

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Politicians have rejected Mark Latham’s call for voters to cast an informal vote in the August 21 federal election. Mr Latham, a former Labor Party leader turned reporter on 60 Minutes, broadcast a story about what he perceived to be a lack of "actual politics" in the current election campaign.

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Australian taxpayers eagerly awaiting their tax refund check from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) this financial year could save thousands by paying off high-interest debts, a Queensland Chartered Accountant says.

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Camilla Hamilton has her cake, and eats it too ... every day. The Pancake Manor has a drink named after her, a special button on the register and a plaque crowning her "Pancake Queen". Remarkably, this sweet tooth is also one of Brisbane's fitness trainers.

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The recent move from analogue to digital signal by community television station Channel 31 appears to have been met with success.

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Protesters performed illegal marriages and demanded that same-sex couples be given equal marriage rights during a rally in Brisbane.

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Religious parties are more visible than ever in this year’s election due to a rise in secularism and the feeling of becoming marginalised, according to experts.

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Japanese automaker Lexus has taken its fifth hybrid, the CT 200h, from the road to the art forum in an attempt to spark debate on the future of the green car.

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A new store opened and managed by dual-degree QUT Design/Business students and graduates is setting a new entrepreneurial standard for local fashion in Brisbane.

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With the election just days away, a number of issues and potential policies have been thrown into the spotlight for discussion, including the issue of gay rights.

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Musical theatre is seeing a rise on the Gold Coast as local troop Javeenbah Theatre Company put on an adaptation of Bob Fosse’s acclaimed production Sweet Charity.

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The big supermarket chains are creating an unfair economic environment for growers and small stores within the fruit and vegetable industry, according to farmers and sellers.

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Ekka 2010 has proven to be bigger and better than the last with crowd attendance numbers up 20 per cent on last year.

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An elderly abuse helpline has received a record number of calls in the last two months following a Queensland government awareness campaign.

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Tourism Noosa has joined forces with 110 businesses on Noosa’s Hastings Street, including boutiques and restaurants, to launch a month-long promotion.

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The 4zzz radio station celebrated its 35th birthday with an exhibition at the Bleeding Heart gallery in Brisbane, last Friday. The exhibition, showcased promotional posters, audio samples and video footage that 4zzz has produced over the years.

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Nine News takes Ekka interns

UQ journalism students will report the fun, sights and stories of the 2010 Brisbane Exhibition alongside Nine News television professionals.

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The Gen Y project

Students in journalism and communications research methods have spent the semester researching and writing about Gen Y. The result is a body of work that provides some interesting insights into the views of young adults on race, religion, taboos, religion, the environment, education and politics.