Smart-technology robots are taking to the air.
QUT researchers are combining sensor technology with helicopter design to create pint-sized surveillance robots.
Candice Anderson reports.
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Santa Claus has dropped in early swapping his sleigh for a parachute. The skydiving Santa is in town to help disadvantaged kids. Rebekah Fay reports. It’s moustache season – or Movember if you like – so expect to see a lot more male facial hair this month. The popular charity drive raises awareness of men’s health issues and provides funds for research. Rebekah Fay reports. One of Australia’s strongest women has conquered the crowds in Brisbane’s CBD, by single handedly pulling along a truck that weighed more than six tonnes. The spectacle launched the Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo this morning. Isobel Roe reports. Brisbane will ring with the sound of music for the next two days… Barbershop music that is. Singers from Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the United States are in town to compete as part of the Pan Pacific barbershop convention. Jayd Mahady reports. By Kieran Rooney, Imogen Knowles Teapotting is fast becoming the new G-rated internet craze after planking left one man dead. This new craze requires participants to take pictures of themselves in funny or famous locations, with one hand on their hip and the other in the air like a spout. By Ella Feinberg Large, Louise Cheer The success of Sydney’s trial of open-air urinals has opened up debate in Brisbane to do the same to stop public urination. Some of Sydney’s popular late night precincts have trialled the open-air urinals, which operate during the evening and early morning hours. By Michelle Thomas and Tom Kojrowicz Monthly Brisbane flea market Suitcase Rummage is taking budget-conscious communities by storm. Suitcase Rummage co-founder Daniele Constance says the rising costs of living are attracting more participants to each event.  Suitcase Rummage is Brisbane's best bargain. Photo: David Jackmanson  Premier Anna Bligh (left) with reporter Graham Osborne (right) By Graham Osborne IF any student journalists have doubts about being bored stupid at a country newspaper then rest assured you’ll be anything but bored. In my first four months at the Chinchilla News there have been two floods, constant battles between gas and coal companies and landholders, and a Melon Festival thrown in to lighten the mood. In true Queensland fashion, Brisbane locals are putting up their hands and having a go – this time for a shot at fame. In preparation for The Brisbane International Film Festival, St George Bank is giving locals the chance to star in its newest television commercial. Tom Kojrowicz reports. |
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