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CHERYL YONG Keep Queensland Beautiful CEO David Curtin called on Telstra to remove the ‘New Phone Feeling’ advertisement. According to Mr Curtin, the advertisement encourages littering and irresponsible disposable of phone packaging. The … [Read more...]
CHERYL YONG Cancer Council Queensland commended the Queensland Government for new laws that will see e-cigarettes subject to the same restrictions and laws as cigarettes. The amendments to the Tobacco Act will be effective from 1 January … [Read more...]
CHERYL YONG A state-wide reduction to public transport fares will begin on November 3 making it more affordable for Queenslanders to catch the train, bus, tram or ferry. An extra 15 NightLink bus services have been trialled in Brisbane from … [Read more...]
CHERYL YONG Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson warns public transport users of timetable changes and bus delays expected in November due to the G20. Mr Emerson said ferry and train services will be the best public transport … [Read more...]
CHERYL YONG Movie World Fright Nights brought its signature after-dark event ‘Fight Night’ to the next level this October with four terrifying mazes and dedicated entertainment areas. Entering its sixth year, this will be the biggest budget … [Read more...]
CHERYL YONG Parkinson’s Queensland is urging Queensland motorists to peel off their registration stickers this month for ‘Peel Off For Parkinson's’. CEO of Parkinson’s Queensland Helen Crew said Queenslanders can support Parkinson disease … [Read more...]
CHERYL YONG Bravehearts has launched their ‘Who R U Protecting’ selfie campaign to encourage mass participation in helping protect the 1 in 5 Australian children who are at risk of being sexually assaulted. Bravehearts media manager Jason … [Read more...]
CHERYL YONG Senator David Leyonhjelm's last attempt to push for a vote on same-sex marriage has sparked a shift in parliamentary support. Nearly 80 per cent of swing voters in parliament favour a change in the law, according to a Crosby … [Read more...]
CHERYL YONG According to the Close the Gap campaign racism could negatively impact on the health and life expectancy of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. ANTAR National President Doctor Peter Lewis said Aboriginal and … [Read more...]
CHERYL YONG Queensland Teachers Union (QTU) Vice President Julie Brown said religious instruction should be taught by qualified or registered teachers in Queensland state schools. This initiative has been specifically designed to offer … [Read more...]
