Logan locals gather for Mayes in May festival
[nggallery id=19] Hundreds of people gathered at Mayes Cottage in Logan to celebrate the annual Mayes in May festival on the first Sunday of the month .
Author: Matilda Butler
Survey finds Indigenous youth most resilent
By Tom Hartley, edited for online by Matilda Butler. A national survey has found Indigenous youth among the most resilient in the country and issues concerning them the most include alcohol, drugs and gambling.
Referendum gives local governments a chance for recognition
By Julia Younger, edited for online by Matilda Butler. Australians are being asked to vote on whether local government should be recognised in the constitution in a referendum at the same time as the federal election. The vote has failed …
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Budget turmoil breaks promises
This year’s Federal budget is in turmoil again as the Gillard government breaks its promise to 1.5-million families. Today’s decision to scrap “Family Increase Tax Part A” will cost families hundreds of dollars each year. It comes as more Liberal …
Premier talks up state as river paygap revealed
Premier Campbell Newman has been talking up the economic outlook for Queensland. That’s despite some indicators suggesting things aren’t quite so rosy. Jon Healy reports.
Monday night Manly win
The Manly Sea Eagles beat Saint George Illawarra, 24 to 18, in the Monday night footy. Menawhile, Sydney Roosters utility Daniel Mortimer has committed to another two years with the team. Harrison Orchard reports.
South-east Queensland mayors ‘Give a Beep’
By Matilda Butler The Council of Mayors South East Queensland has launched its new project, “Give a Beep”, at Breakfast Creek where it displayed a new campaign billboard which is set to travel across Queenland’s south-east. In a united front, …
Google recognises Palestine as a State
By Mitchell Dunk Edited for online by Matilda Butler In a move which has triggered interesting reactions from both sides of the Arab/Israeli conflict, Google announced last week the renaming of its Palestinian site to recognise the territory as separate …
Queensland schools fight closures
By Michael Kersnovske Edited for online by Matilda Butler Reactions are mixed to the Queesland’s Government’s announcement it will be closing several Queensland Schools at the end of 2013. Nine state schools across the southeast have been earmarked for closure, …