Junk food ads ban put on the table
By Dominique Wiehahn and Camille Bianchi Junk food advertisements would be banned during peak children’s viewing times under a plan released today by the Obesity Policy Coalition.
Category: Consumer
Truckies gear up for big show
Enthusiasts of all ages are gearing up to see the latest range of trucks, trailers and transport equipment on display at this year’s Brisbane Truck Show. Forty-thousand people are expected, wanting to see the latest innovations in technology and engineering …
Parking protestors camp out
Bayside residents took to the streets today protesting against the introduction of paid parking at one of the region’s busiest ferry terminals. Protestors say Redland City Council’s plans will ruin island life. Michelle Thomas reports.
Qld open for business after floods
Tourism heavy weights are throwing everything they can at getting the message across that Queensland is open for business. Australian Hostel manager’s were in Brisbane today getting a first-hand look at what the State capital has to offer in the …
Teenage tax boost for families
Hundreds of thousands of Australian families with older teenagers are set to benefit from next Tuesday’s Federal budget. They will receive more than $10,000 a year due to changes in the family tax benefit that encourages teens to stay in …
Mayors reject State’s water plans
The South East Queensland Council of Mayors has rejected the State Government’s proposal to take control of water pricing due to lack of information. The stand comes after months of blame shifting about who and what is responsible for Queensland’s …
Covering the floods for the Chinchilla News
By Graham Osborne IF any student journalists have doubts about being bored stupid at a country newspaper then rest assured you’ll be anything but bored. In my first four months at the Chinchilla News there have been two floods, constant …
Crack-down on violent drunks
Brisbane night-life is set for a tough overhaul in a bid to curb alcohol related violence. Legislation introduced today will give police more powers to clamp down on unruly behaviour at popular drinking haunts. Kathleen Calderwood reports.
High speed trains for Sunlander service
Queensland Rail is to operate new high speed world class trains between Brisbane and Cairns. The Government today announced it will spend more than $100 million to upgrade the old Sunlander service to tilt train standard. Ashleigh Elliott reports.
Inflation eases pressure on interest rates
The latest Consumer Price Index figures were released today igniting hopes that the Reserve Bank will postpone a potential interest rate rise next week. The figures are below industry forecasts, despite rising slightly from the previous quarter. Kathleen Calderwood reports.