The headlines… Andrew Chan, the leader of the Bali Nine drug smugglers, was cremated in Sydney. Next week’s Federal Budget has earmarked $850 million to go to childcare services for disadvantaged children. A deadly dog virus is sweeping Queensland and…
Day: May 8, 2015
Andrew Chan’s funeral held in Sydney
Andrew Chan, the leader of the Bali Nine drug smugglers, was cremated today. More than 1,500 people attended the Sydney funeral and heard his own words in a eulogy condemning the death penalty. Chan was executed in Indonesia on April…
Budget sets funds aside for childcare
Next week’s Federal Budget has earmarked $850 million to go to childcare services for disadvantaged children. The money will be spent on extra subsidies for families and communities to set up childcare facilities. Rachel Liang reports.
Queensland fire service aims for diversity
Queensland has 33 new firefighters, including seven women. Many will be posted to country areas to help boost regional services. Suraya Daly reports.
Queensland’s deadly canine virus outbreak
A deadly dog virus is sweeping Queensland. Veterinarians say the Parvo virus outbreak is the worst they have seen in a decade. Jess Lodge reports.
Competition crowns big cheese
What does it take to make the best cheese and ice-cream in the country? Well a unique breed of taste testing judges have made their decision here in Brisbane. Carla Howarth reports.
Mum’s the word this sunday
Everybody loves their mum and this Sunday is your chance to show it. Just exactly what she might like comes down to personal taste. But there are always the traditional favourites. Chloe Brice reports.
What’s on in Brisbane this Mother’s Day weekend
If you want to know what’s on in Brisbane this weekend, here’s Nick Kelly with some ideas on what to do. It’s big weekend ahead, especially spoiling all our Mums on Sunday. Hi Mum! But first let’s kick off with…
Graduates help shape the future of the fire service
By Tom Sharman The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services today welcomed the 33 new graduates, who will fill positions throughout Queensland.
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