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A Federal government injection of funds of more than $50-million will see an increase in clinical training here in Queensland. Health Minister Nicola Roxon made the announcement as she toured the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane. Vivien von Drehnen reports. Education Week is about to end but debate about how to teach good eating habits to students will continue. As the Education Minister plates up healthy lunches, calls continue for the government to serve up more lessons in nutrition. Karin Adam reports. Ninety-five people have died on Queensland roads so far this year and road safety campaigners say that’s too many. Road safety advocates took to the streets of Brisbane today to promote safer roads and officials say while the safety message is simple, it’s just not getting through to drivers. Frank Carmine reports. Racing fans in Queensland are in pole position for excitement with the Ipswich 300 to be held at Queensland Raceway for the next three years. It’s hoped the joint initiative between the Queensland Government and Ipswich City Council can help with the city’s flood recovery effort. Christopher Steele reports. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has been accused of deliberately undermining Malcolm Turnbull. It’s been confirmed that Mr Abbott authorised the release of a letter naming and shaming the former leader. Stephanie Scott reports. AFL fans will have to wait until tomorrow night to get their first glimpse of the new Gold Coast stadium when the Suns take on Geelong. But tonight’s attention focuses on a League double header at Lang Park. The Broncos will line up against Manly before the Titans tackle Canterbury. The Broncos will have to do it the hard way though with a number of origin stars not able to back up. Rebekah Ison reports. They’ve done the job so far and Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has opted not to make any changes going into this weekend’s Super Rugby clash against the Crusaders at Lang Park. The Reds will be hoping to capitalise on their stunning home form, having won their last 12 games in Brisbane. Nyree Callaghan reports. By Sarah McVeigh Queensland Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has named an unchanged starting line-up for this Sunday’s clash against the Crusaders at Lang Park.  Queensland Reds in training. National Sorry Day celebrations took place across the country today with memorial services and community gatherings held in honour of the Stolen Generation. The day celebrates the tabling of the ‘Bringing Them Home’ report in Federal Parliament 14 years ago. Christopher Steele reports. Queensland have survived a fighting comeback from New South Wales to take a 16-12 win in the State of Origin series opener. The maroons are going for their sixth consecutive series win and for Queensland fans the tryline is in reach. Amy Schostakowski reports. |
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