By Edwina Seselja Federal funding is shining the spotlight on teachers but one parenting body says more attention should be given to the role of guardians, to improve Australia’s education standards.
Written by Laura Dixon Edited by Edwina Seselja Katter Australia Party MP Shane Knuth has introduced a Bill to State Parliament aimed at ensuring the continued transparency of cane industry after some millers sourced overseas workers.
Written by Sam Weston Edited by Edwina Seselja The Federal government’s controversial plans to slash coastal shipping costs have been slammed by unions and the Labor Opposition. The Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss announced plans to roll back regulatory reform …
By Chris Thompson Edited by Edwina Seselja A banana plantation in North Queensland has had its quarantine lifted after a scare involving the fungal Panama disease. The banana industry remains under threat from a diseased plantation in Tully, between Townsville …
Andrew Chan, the leader of the Bali Nine drug smugglers, was cremated today. More than 1,500 people attended the Sydney funeral and heard his own words in a eulogy condemning the death penalty. Chan was executed in Indonesia on April …
Next week’s Federal Budget has earmarked $850 million to go to childcare services for disadvantaged children. The money will be spent on extra subsidies for families and communities to set up childcare facilities. Rachel Liang reports.
A deadly dog virus is sweeping Queensland. Veterinarians say the Parvo virus outbreak is the worst they have seen in a decade. Jess Lodge reports.
What does it take to make the best cheese and ice-cream in the country? Well a unique breed of taste testing judges have made their decision here in Brisbane. Carla Howarth reports.
Six robbers remain on the run after three separate incidents in south-east Queensland. In Everton Park, staff were left terrified after gun-wielding bandits forced their way into a hotel. Laura Dixon reports.
A vibrant urban art project commissioned by Cirque du Soleil has been completed. Four pillars alongside Coronation Drive are now adorned with murals inspired by Cirque’s latest show Totem. Laura Dixon reports.