Diggers embrace digital donations this Anzac Day
In a hurry? don’t worry! Tap and Donate this Anzac Day! By Leia Comegna RSL Queensland’s annual ANZAC Appeal Ambush in central Brisbane is taking a new approach this Anzac Day.
Day: 24 April 2018
Central Queensland doctors can now get the training they need closer to home
Written by Bridgette Vanderwolf, prepared for online by Holly Parkinson. New training hubs are giving doctors opportunities to create better relationships in rural areas. University initiatives and dedicated health practices are providing a much-needed link for rural and regional Queenslanders …
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Queensland Greens say a firearms advisory council will only lead to weaker gun laws
Written by Teagan Matthews, prepared for online by Holly Parkinson. Home affairs minister Peter Dutton has suggested giving gun lobbies a seat at the table to advise the government on firearms policy. However, Greens gun control spokeswoman Senator Lee Rhiannon …
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A radical new plan could see the end of rental bonds
Written by Anna McGraw, prepared by Holly Parkinson. In Australia, there is more than $4 billion tied up in rental bonds, but Australian bond cover provider, Snug, plans to replace bonds with ‘bond insurance’. Snug’s bond cover lets renters get …
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QUT TV News – Tuesday 24 April 2018
In this bulletin, Work is well underway on one of Brisbane’s biggest road upgrades. Today, the Lord Mayor inspected progress on the 650-million dollar Kingsford Smith Drive project. The Premier promised a renewed emphasis on ‘reading’ even before kids start …
Residents in revolt over Wavell Heights townhouse plan
By Grant Hayes, produced for Online by Naveen Razik. A group of Brisbane residents are demanding Council shut down a proposed townhouse development, which they say is exploiting a planning loophole.
Fisherman discharged from hospital after close encounter with deadly octopus
by Max Eagles, produced for Online by Naveen Razik. A lucky fisherman has been discharged from hospital after a close encounter with a deadly blue-ringed octopus near the Great Barrier Reef. The 21-year-old was bitten on the finger while raising …
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Ipswich house prices set to explode following multi-billion dollar defence deal
By Lauren Reddiex, produced for online by Naveen Razik Homeowners will have 211 armoured high-tech vehicles to thank for an expected property price bonanza in Ipswich. New research from Riskwise Property Research has rated Ipswich as an ideal city for …
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Organics industry shocked by Government’s plans for forced chemical sprays
By Alice Sinclair, produced for online by Jessica Riga Australia’s organic growers and wholesalers are fighting the Federal Government after they were left in the lurch following a proposal for compulsory chemical treatments on imported seeds. The proposed reforms include …
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Australia’s youngest-ever Senator wants teens at the polling booths
By Thomas McLaughlin, produced for online by Jessica Riga 23-year-old Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John will introduce a bill into parliament allowing citizens as young as 16 to vote.