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The Australian Education Union has lifted its boycott of the NAPLAN tests after reaching an agreement with Federal Education Minister Julia Gillard. The decision comes just in time with the national literacy and numeracy tests being held next week. Martin Cambridge reports. Queensland is paving the way for clinical care and research into a rare, inherited disorder called Friedreich’s Ataxia. A clinic was opened today at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, offering world best care for patients suffering from this disease. Louise Morton reports. Thirteen hundred toddlers will be tracked over the next five years to gauge the effects of early education on their long-term life path. The Queensland study is the first of its kind in Australia. Ellie Sibson reports. An implementation study released today shows Australia’s proposed National Broadband Network can be built for about $5-billion dollars less than originally thought. The study also found the Network would be financially viable with or without the collaboration of Telstra. Wendy Fung reports. Read on » National broadband not as expensive as first thought Brisbane residents will experience improved recycling opportunities as part of the Lord Mayor’s plan to make Brisbane the most sustainable city in Australia. Super sized recycling bins will be on our streets before the end of the month. Jade Mudri reports. The draw for the Australia Japan second round Davis Cup tie surprised those in attendance where it was revealed twenty two year old Carsten Ball has been will be filling in for the higher ranked Peter Luczak. The match up will mark Ball’s debut live singles rubber in a must win situation for Australia. Heath Warren reports. Both South-East Queensland rugby league teams are quietly confident heading into their crucial weekend clashes. The Gold Coast Titans and Brisbane Broncos continued their preparations before flying out to take on their southern rivals. David Lather reports. Small businesses across Australia are being urged to save money by becoming more environmentally friendly. Sensis has developed an information book to help all business types reduce their carbon footprint. Jacqueline McWha reports. The Australian Cavy Sanctuary at Cashmere has made a desperate appeal for help. Ninety guinea pigs arrived at the sanctuary which is already at maximum capacity. Tess Stolarchuk reports. |
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