Clubs call for tougher laws on security
Brisbane pub workers are calling for tougher self-regulation of the security industry after it was revealed that Queensland’s private security laws lagged behind other states.
Budget cuts affect mental health funding
One in three Australians will be diagnosed with a mental illness in their lifetime and one in five will be diagnosed in the next 12 months. While the Federal Government plans to contribute $2.2 billion over the next five years to mental health services, most of this funding will come from cuts to Medicare rebates for GPs and from reducing the number of allied psychological consultations available to patients.
Sustainability shapes Queensland’s renewable future
Wind and solar power are among the plans for increased use renewable energy
Rise in crime demoralises Gold Coast community
Crime is on the rise on the Gold Coast with more than 100 incidents reported in the last six months. We delve into the statistics surrounding coastal crime and how the community has been affected.
Refugees: more than just a statistic
Refugees have been a topic of constant public policy debate in Australia. However, facts emerge about the lack of understanding and interaction with refugees, reminding us that they are people, not just topics of public policy.
Wind energy potential
The value of wind energy as a renewable resource in Australia is lost in the controversy of the gas mining boom. A closer look at this more amenable cousin of coal fired energy reveals the industry’s potential for growth and the regulatory steps required in order for it to reach this potential.
Students benefit from busway extension
Communities in Brisbane’s Eastern suburbs now have use of the extended Eastern Busway which connects them to Brisbane City and the University of Queensland.
Volunteers needed at Yeronga State High
Completing High School is a challenge. It is more of a challenge for Yeronga State High School’s students who speak English as their second language
Farmers stand up to mining companies
The rapid expansion of the coal seam gas industry in the Darling Downs region has become a grave concern for landholders. Farmers strongly oppose the coal seam gas giants, who are steadily closing in on their lands and their livelihood.
Graduate nurses fell workload pressure
Graduate nurses struggle with staff shortages and workload pressures throughout Brisbane hospitals.
Toowoomba locals still waiting for Council to clean up
Toowoomba residents are still waiting on the council to clear away the debris and repair the Jellicoe Street Bridge
Controversial new building set to turn heads
Billionaire Harry Triguboff is due to complete Brisbane’s tallest residential building later this year. The 74-storey building called ‘Soleil’ will reach 234m beating its rival ‘Aurora’C by 36m.
Veterans just want a fair go
The latest figures that examine the disparities between the regular old-age pension and typical veteran’s pension, have the ex-service community reaching out to student associations.
Gold Coast Council charges more for student tenants
Gold Coast homeowner found rates doubled due to the fact that there were students living in his property.
R18+ rating for videogames may change industry
The proposed R18+ rating for videogames will see changes to the gaming industry.
Convicted rapist’s sentence to remain indefinite
Convicted rapist Lloyd Clark Fletcher will remain in prison indefinitely whilst the reintegration process for sex offenders proves increasingly challenging.
Japanese tourism in Far North QLD is recovering
Five months after the earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, the Japanese tourism industry in Far North Queensland has been bouncing back.
RSPCA prepares for Wacol move
The RSPCA is seeking donations to help relocate from Fairfield to Wacol later this year.
Charity shops in Annerley face shoplifters
Charity shops in Annerley – Annerley Lifeline Shop and The Asthma Foundation Op Shop – have been targeted by shoplifters.
UQ grad help endangered lemurs
Is living in a tent and recording the movements of lemur’s what you pictured to do when you graduate? It is for one recent UQ grad.
City Council’s new seniors policy asked too few seniors
A new seniors policy from the Brisbane City Council has received criticisms that not enough seniors were approached before the policy was announced.
Cost of living in Brisbane continues to rise
Two recent surveys have classified Brisbane as the 14th most expensive city in the world and the most expensive domestic city for holidaymakers as pressure on local businesses continues to rise.
