Concerns have been raised in State parliament over the authority of some Queensland magistrates. Those sworn in since April 2013 have been taking the incorrect oath while at least one hasn’t taken an oath at all. Chris Thompson reports.
Many Australian pensioners will be finding themselves better off after January 2017. The Federal Government says changes to the aged pension in next week’s budget will take from the rich and give to the poor. Laura Dixon reports.
One hundred and fifty Queenslanders are being honoured this week at award ceremonies at Government House. The recipients include lifesavers, mining experts, and everyday people. Kirsty Jarrett reports.
By Lochy McIvor The Brisbane Powerhouse will play host to the IRL (In Real Life) Digital Festival and display a convergence of electronics and art for the next ten days. The event will feature interactive art and video game exhibits and will be used as …
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Written by Lewis Wiseman Edited for online by Lochy McIvor The next phase in the upgrade for the Bruce Highway on the Sunshine Coast is expected to cause significant damage to more than one Australian icon. Queensland’s Department …
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Written by Crimson Dunstan Edited for online by Lochy McIvor The Queensland Teachers’ Union says increased workloads and class sizes are putting huge stress on teachers. They are being faced with a complex national curriculum and crowded class sizes and …
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Written by Brittney Levinson Edited for online by Lochy McIvor Reproductive experts from the University of Adelaide have developed a world first screening test which predicts a woman’s risk of developing some of the most common pregnancy complications. Researchers from …
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Written by Jorgia White Edited for online by Lochy McIvor Managers at the Australian Public Service (APS) will be given more flexibility in negotiations as they struggle to combat the problem of sickies within their workforce, according to reports by …
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