QUT News

Qld told to get on board with NDIS

Erin Smith 7199384 — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:18:16 +0000

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan and Disability Reform Minister Jenny Macklin were in Brisbane today, selling the Government’s new National Disability Insurance Scheme.

They’re trying to get Queensland and the other states on board, to fund the extra $288 million needed to make the scheme a reality.

Zac Street reports.

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The Treasurer [...]

Qld’s bravest honoured

Erin Smith 7199384 — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:17:03 +0000

A group of Queenslanders was honoured for acts of bravery today at Government House.

Among them, the six naval personnel involved in a fiery rescue from an asylum seeker boat off Ashmore Island in 2009.

Isobel Roe reports.

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Proud family and friends looked on as emergency services men and women, and [...]

It’s all Greek to go

Erin Smith 7199384 — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:16:08 +0000

The annual Paniyiri Greek Festival swings into action at Musgrave Park tomorrow.

And organisers say the controversy surrounding the shut down of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy earlier this week, won’t deter expected record crowds.

Cameron Robinson reports.

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Those visiting the two-day festival in West End are in for an abundance of Greek hospitality, [...]

New charges laid in Slipper case

Erin Smith 7199384 — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:15:02 +0000

The sexual harassment lawsuit bringing former Speaker Peter Slipper to his knees headed to federal court today containing fresh charges against the Commonwealth Government.

The plaintiff said the case should be tried by a jury as a matter of urgency but the presiding judge poured cold water on these suggestions.

Bonny O’Shea reports.

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More winter fire warnings

Erin Smith 7199384 — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:14:04 +0000

A unit complex in Red Hill caught fire last night, after the chimney of an open fireplace ignited.

The blaze has sparked warnings from the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service urging people to take care as winter approaches.

Amity Neumann reports.

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The nights are cooling down, and people are looking for ways to [...]

Largest woodworking expo opens in Brisbane

Erin Smith 7199384 — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:12:45 +0000

Calling all wood and timber enthusiasts.

The Brisbane Timber and Working With Wood expo at the RNA showgrounds kicked off today and will continue all weekend.

Suraya Daly reports.

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Woodworking is a very popular hobby in Australia and the Brisbane show is the industry’s biggest exhibition.

The expo has everything from the [...]

All eyes on Origin

Erin Smith 7199384 — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:11:48 +0000

A big weekend ahead for AFL with the grand final rematch between Geelong and Collingwood on tonight and Dreamtime at the G tomorrow night.

And in league, it’s just five sleeps until Origin One with both teams training in Melbourne today.

Jane Buckle reports.

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The Maroons are after a seventh consecutive series win [...]

Navy personnel honoured with bravery awards

Nicholas Chin — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:40:12 +0000

By Nicholas Chin.

Six men from the Australian Navy have been recognised for their brave efforts when they saved asylum-seekers from a boat explosion off Australia’s north-west coast in 2009.

Queensland Governor Penelope Wensley 17 medals at Government House to pay tribute to acts of bravery.

The six seamen were awarded the group bravery award [...]

Tent embassy relocates… 200m away

Alexandra Schultz — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:11:48 +0000

Aboriginal activists in Brisbane’s Musgrave Park are tonight digging in, maintaining their tent embassy.

After being evicted from the original site to make way for this weekend’s Paniyiri Festival, they’ve now relocated just 200 metres away.

Jane Buckle reports.

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The tents may have downscaled, but the Sovereign Embassy is still here in Musgrave [...]

New parliament gets down to business

Alexandra Schultz — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:11:03 +0000

In the first sitting day of the new Parliament the Premier promised his government will never lord it over the people of Queensland.

While his deputy, Jeff Seeney, accused the opposition of failing like no other State Government has failed.

Isobel Roe reports.

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It began like the first day of school. The bell [...]