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Tornado terror in South-East Queensland

By Chris Smith Posted on October 12, 2018 Posted in Human Interest, News, QUT News, State, Television, Weather

Super-cell storms and tornadoes have left a 300-kilometre trail of destruction across parts of South East Queensland. An intense vortex of wind, rain, and ice ripped through the South Burnett late yesterday and there was heartbreak during today’s massive cleanup …

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Sunny state favours sugar tax

By Chris Smith Posted on October 12, 2018 Posted in Business, Consumer, Education, Health, Human Interest, National, News, Politics, QUT News, State, Television

There’s growing community support for the introduction of a sugar tax, according to the Cancer Council and the Heart Foundation. A new survey has found most people are in favour of a 20 per cent levy on sugary drinks. Manille …

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Turnbull’s son urges voters to swing away from Liberals

By Chris Smith Posted on October 12, 2018 Posted in Media, National, News, Politics, QUT News, Television

Malcolm Turnbull’s son has spoken out against the Liberal party. He’s called on voters to record a ‘protest’ in the by-election for his father’s former seat. Josh Stengert reports.

Mates to cycle city to coast for charity

By Chris Smith Posted on October 12, 2018 Posted in Defence, Health, Human Interest, News, QUT News, Sport, State, Television

Keen cyclists are getting ready for a huge challenge this weekend, riding from Brisbane to the Gold Coast. It’s all for charity of course, helping returned servicemen and women settle back into their healthy lives. Bridget Nagel reports.

State Government backs eco-trails to boost tourism

By Chris Smith Posted on October 12, 2018 Posted in Environment, Human Interest, News, Politics, QUT News, State, Television, Tourism, World

The State Government is pushing ahead with new plans to focus on eco-tourism. It’s hoping to build three new bushwalks across the state to attract tourists to see more of Queensland’s natural beauty. Tom Fleming reports.

Sky top views on offer for Open House Festival

By Chris Smith Posted on October 12, 2018 Posted in Arts, Entertainment, Human Interest, News, QUT News, State, Television, Tourism

This weekend, Brisbane’s newest and currently tallest building will open its doors for a rare public viewing. The 91-storey behemoth will be Australia’s largest residential building. Liam Kennedy reports.

Deadly storms lash two states

By Chris Smith Posted on October 11, 2018 Posted in Environment, Human Interest, National, News, QUT News, State, Television, Weather

South-East Queensland get ready to brace for more heavy storms. The Bureau issued a top priority warning this afternoon as a line of storms moved in, stretching across two states. Last night, a man died as electrical storms lashed the …

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Shorten in Brisbane to bolster Labor’s $14-billion schools pledge

By Chris Smith Posted on October 11, 2018 Posted in Business, Education, Employment, National, News, Politics, Television

The Opposition Leader was in Brisbane this morning, to sell his $14-billion State Schools election pledge. But that message was somewhat overshadowed, by the Prime Minister’s announcement of business tax cuts. Leanne Nebe reports.

Slater switches to become a Saint off-the-field

By Chris Smith Posted on October 11, 2018 Posted in Employment, Entertainment, Human Interest, National, News, QUT News, Sport, Television

Rugby league great, Billy Slater has switched codes. He’s landed a part time role as a leadership consultant with Saint Kilda AFL team. But, he hasn’t totally deserted the Storm. Aleesha Buckby reports.

Students udged to stay safe for Schoolies

By Chris Smith Posted on October 11, 2018 Posted in Education, Entertainment, Health, Human Interest, National, News, Politics, QUT News, State, Television

Grade 12 students right across the country are counting down their last few weeks of school. The Queensland Government is almost as busy with preparations well underway for a safer season of Schoolies celebrations. Anna Graham reports.

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