The headlines… The State Government is under fire for encouraging public servants to join unions. Tony Abbott’s approval rating is now at an eight-month high. Remarkable security pictures have captured the moment an alleged drunk-driver lost control of his car…
Day: May 18, 2015
Queensland government criticised for public servant union plan
The State Government is under fire for encouraging public servants to join unions. The LNP says it proves unions are running the state, not the Premier. Saffi Kerezsy reports.
Budget praised for PM’s ratings rise
Tony Abbott’s approval rating is now at an eight-month high. The latest surveys show the Federal Government’s popularity has surged as a result of last week’s budget. Sarah Dean reports.
Sydney family’s narrow escape from drunk driver
Remarkable security pictures have captured the moment an alleged drunk-driver lost control of his car and crashed into a Sydney home. The airborne vehicle narrowly avoided a young family outside. Tegan Atkins reports.
Phone use frustrates Queensland drivers
Talking or texting on mobile phones has been voted the most frustrating driver behaviour among Queensland motorists. It’s one of the most deadly too, prompting calls for tougher penalties. Max Shochet reports.
A-G says no to magistrate name change
Queensland magistrates want to be known as judges. It follows a decision in the Northern Territory. But the Attorney-General says there are no plans to change the title. Lewis Wiseman reports.
Lowy tumbles at A-League Grand Final
Melbourne Victory’s 3-0 win over Sydney in the A-League Grand Final might have been anti-climactic, but the post-game presentation was far from that. The Football Federation Chairman had a shocking tumble from the stage, but he’s since been cleared of…
Brisbane Lions roar to second victory
It’s been a bumper weekend for Brisbane’s resurgent football teams. The Queensland Reds emphatically got themselves into the winners circle. And the Brisbane Lions joined them, to record their second victory of the year. Joshua Bristow reports.
Superhero start to National Families Week
It’s National Families Week. And there was a ‘super’ event at Lady Cilento Hospital today, with plenty of special visitors to entertain the whole family. Anna Grohn reports.
