In this bulletin: A legal debate over jury members and social media, in the wake of the Gable Tostee verdict. Ready for business – thousands of state public servants prepare to move into the “tower of power”. Another poor report…
Day: October 21, 2016
Surprise pacesetter at GC-600
This weekend’s Gold Coast 600 is already off to an exciting start, with Volvo’s Scott McLaughlin posting the fastest time in a furious opening practice session. He surprised everyone and seems bent on making up for an incident at Bathurst.…
Tagged with: David Reynolds, GC600, Gold Coast, Holden, McLaughlin, QUT, QUT News, Race, Shan van Gisbergen, Supercars, Volvo
Musician has whale of a time
A Brisbane cellist is turning to our oceans to find new inspirations from the deep. He’s calling on some unusual performers for his music. Joseph Ogilvie reports.
Debate over jury members use of social media
The wash up from the Gable Tostee trial has dominated legal circles today. There is no indication yet if the Crown will appeal the verdict because of the actions of a juror on social media. Tostee was found not guilty…
Turnbull and Abbott in crossfire over gun laws
The debate over gun laws fired up again today. State and Territory Police Ministers have agreed to a firearms amnesty next year. This will allow owners of the banned Adler shotgun to hand them in without penalty. Roisin O’Sullivan reports
Tower of power ready for business
Public servants have begun moving into the newest addition to Brisbane’s skyline. The government building, known as One William Street, brings five thousand employees under one roof. But it will cost taxpayers. Molly Houseman reports.
Tagged with: Brisbane, building, Development, News, public servant, QUT, QUT News, skyline, television
Diwali festival lights up Brisbane
Brisbane’s Indian community is celebrating one of its biggest religious events. The Diwali Festival, represents new beginnings. Kate Lavrencic reports.
Tagged with: Brisbane, Community, Dance, Diwali, Diwali Festival, Festival, Festival of lights, India, multiculturalism, Music, News, QUT, QUT News, television
American classic performed at QUT
A taste of New Orleans has come to QUT’s Kelvin Grove Campus. A reboot of “A Streetcar Named Desire” has just opened at La Boite’s Roundhouse Theatre. Roisin O’Sullivan reports.
Tagged with: Brisbane, classic, Kelvin Grove, LaBoite, New Orleans, News, Pulitzer-Prize, QUT, QUT KelvinGrove, QUT News, Roundhouse Theatre, television, Theatre
Stage play takes audience into the future
A new stage production looks at what life might be like, 20 years from now. It’s a chance for students from the Australian School of Performing Arts to show off their acting skills. Andrew Behne reports.
Tagged with: ASPFTV, Australian School of Performing Arts, Brisbane, future, Future-Is-Now, News, Performing Arts, QPAC, QUT, QUT News, television
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