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Category: Consumer

Fuel prices expected to hit an all time high

By Federica Willemsen Posted on October 1, 2019 Posted in Business, Consumer, Human Interest, National, News, QUT News, Television, Transport

Drivers are being urged to fill up while they can before fuel prices hit an all time high. Customers are already paying just under $1.72, in some parts of the south east. Kelseigh Wrigley reports.

Free off peak travel for Brisbane seniors

By Federica Willemsen Posted on October 1, 2019 Posted in Consumer, Human Interest, News, Politics, QUT News, State, Television, Transport

Brisbane seniors will now ride for free on some public transport if they are happy to travel outside of rush hour. The Lord Mayor launched the initiative today, a few months after it was announced in the Council budget. Lucy …

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Brisbane hosts public hearings on nuclear energy

By Federica Willemsen Posted on September 30, 2019 Posted in Business, Consumer, Environment, Human Interest, National, News, Politics, QUT News, Television

Debate is raging once again over whether Australia should adopt nuclear power. The national public hearings into the controversial energy source, came to Brisbane today. Lawrence Jeffcoat reports.

Drone deemed to be the delivery future

By Georgina Hewson Posted on September 27, 2019 Posted in Business, Consumer, Environment, Human Interest, News, QUT News, Technology, Television

We can already choose all sorts of takeaway food to be delivered. But soon, we might be able to choose a drone to deliver it. Jakob Funk reports.

Drivers feeling the squeeze as petrol prices soar

By Laura Daly Posted on September 25, 2019 Posted in Business, Consumer, News, QUT News, State, Television, Transport

Queensland drivers are again feeling the pain at the petrol pump. Some servos inflated prices close to a $1.80 a litre and the RACQ says that’s highway robbery! Stella Reeve reports.

Brisbane locals boost recycling

By Laura Daly Posted on September 25, 2019 Posted in Business, Consumer, Environment, Human Interest, National, News, QUT News, Television

They were forced to do away with single use bags, but now Australia’s supermarkets are battling plastic pollution enthusiastically. One of them has collected the equivalent of the world’s circumference in waste. Kristen Camp reports.

Australian teens consume too much sugar

By Georgina Hewson Posted on September 24, 2019 Posted in Consumer, Health, National, News, QUT News, Television

Australian teenagers love sugary drinks too much. A new study reveals one-in-six teens consume more five kilograms of sugar every year from sweet beverages alone. Federica Willemsen reports.

New study raises the alarm for vape users

By Georgina Hewson Posted on September 23, 2019 Posted in Consumer, Health, Human Interest, News, QUT News, Science, Television, World

A new study has raised the alarm around the safety of e-cigarettes. Researchers are now warning against the use of vapes, leaving local vendors fighting to keep their businesses afloat. Pagan Blight reports.

Australian households blowing the food budget

By Georgina Hewson Posted on September 23, 2019 Posted in Business, Consumer, Human Interest, National, News, QUT News, Television

A new report shows Australians are spending more than we can afford to, on food. And economists say many households admit to blowing their budgets. Hannah Burstow reports.

Droughts won’t sideline mango sales this season

By Alana Riley Posted on September 19, 2019 Posted in Business, Consumer, Environment, Human Interest, National, News, QUT News, Rural, State, Television, Weather

A taste of summer has hit supermarket shelves. The season’s first tray of mangoes sold for a juicy sum at Brisbane’s annual charity auction. But following the recent dry weather will there be enough to go around? Megan Rainbird reports.

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