By Camille Bianchi The daughter of Southport MP Peter Lawler has had her leg partially amputated, after being pinned between two cars on Wednesday. An out-of -control car hit 37-year-old Alison France in an Ashgrove car park, while she pushed …
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By Kieran Marsh and Camille Bianchi A controversial plan to redevelop Archerfield airport will be submitted to the Federal Government by the end of the month. Archerfield Airport, which currently services only light aircraft, would see as many as 12 …
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By Paul Smeaton and Camille Bianchi Children in need are being let down because the inter-country adoption process for Queensland parents is so difficult, according to advocates. The International Adoptive Parents of Queensland advocacy group describes the situation as critical.
by Diminique Wiehahn and Camille Bianchi Woolworths is the first Australian supermarket to change its labeling of mixed-origin fresh produce and consumer experts say it will not be long before the other big chains follow suite. The “local and imported …
By Camille Bianchi Many flood victims are being refused funds from insurers on technicalities such as the way paperwork has been filled, according to Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale. “The insurance companies know what they’re required to do they know what …
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The Federal Budget is about to be released, but the Opposition says it won’t be a real snapshot of what Australians can expect. They say the government has not included the carbon tax so the numbers will not add up. …
The Brisbane flood inquiry continued today as rescue workers gave reports on their efforts during the January disaster. Firefighters from Toowoomba told how limited resources stopped them providing proper help. Kieran Rooney reports.
It was a testing time at school today for more than 230,000 Queensland students. While schools use the information gained to assist in setting curriculum agendas, educators say NAPLAN tests are only one part of assessing a student’s worth. Sophie …
The business end of town headed out of their comfort zone today to raise money for male victims of sexual abuse. Up to 500 people packed out St John’s Cathedral in Brisbane for the annual Loaves and Fishes Lunch. Alex …
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The Queensland Firebirds have soared into the grand final of the Australian National Netball League after a history-making victory. The eleven-goal win over New Zealand’s Waikato Magic means the Firebirds will host the grand final in their first ever championship …