Queensland Labor’s failures continue to unravel with Anna Bligh losing the support of the timber industry in the wake of another asset sell-off. And the State Government’s not promising a payroll fix for out-of-pocket health workers for another month. Tygar …
One of Brisbane’s cosmic attractions has reopened after a $750,000 makeover. The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium now boasts Australia’s most advanced digital technology. Vanessa Croll reports.
In a last ditch effort to push through his ambitious Health Reform plan Prime Minister Kevin Rudd continues to bunker down with state and territory leaders in Canberra. The outcome of the discussion won’t be known for sometime but leaders …
The State Opposition has called for government ministers to step outside their comfort zone and immediately fix the on-going health workers’ payroll debacle. But as the argument continues thousands of workers are facing a third fortnight without pay. Ashleigh Elliott …
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Travel plans from Australia to Europe continue to be disrupted with international terminals almost deserted. And it’s not only airlines who are looking for a quick end to the situation. Anna Chisholm reports.
It’s been more than 40years since steam trains were used as public transport but today Brisbane train travellers were given the chance to hop aboard for a special trip from Ipswich to Shorncliffe. Amy Stewart reports.
Sleeping rough on the streets is not where you’d normally find business leaders. But St Vincent De Paul is asking CEOs to be homeless for a night and raise awareness about the problem. Nicole Sosnowski reports.
Ipswich Council has embarked on an ambitious plan which aims to boost local employment. The project will involve business, government and industry working together to boost the workforce. Kara Butler reports.
Passengers at Brisbane airport have been left stranded after a mass cancellation of flights due to Iceland’s volcanic eruptions. With all planes to Europe now grounded, many travellers have nowhere to go. Steve Fox reports.
Daylight saving could be introduced in Queensland as early as next Summer. But Premier Anna Bligh says a final decision will only be reached once Queenslanders have had their say. Samantha Kane reports.