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…
Day: May 18, 2012
Qld’s bravest honoured
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.
It’s all Greek to go
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.
New charges laid in Slipper case
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…
More winter fire warnings
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…
Largest woodworking expo opens in Brisbane
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.
All eyes on Origin
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…
Navy personnel honoured with bravery awards
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…
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