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TESS HAINING A series of regional workshops designed to improve Queensland’s camping and caravanning industry have been launched in Cairns this week. Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey said the promotion of camping options was a key initiative during … [Read more...]
PHILLIP HARSANT Former Communications Minister Stephen Conroy used his first public speaking appearance on Friday, since stepping-down from the front-bench, to admit the National Broadband Network (NBN) construction targets were “overly … [Read more...]
GABRIELLE SMITH Following the success of the Daintree National Park's campground host volunteer program, Queensland National Parks Minister Steve Dickson has decided to expand the initiative statewide. Mr Dickson said the Queensland government … [Read more...]
GABRIELLE SMITH In a media conference held yesterday, Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced he had used government entitlements to attend of two weddings in 2006. While reports have emerged that the PM had already repaid upwards of $1,000 … [Read more...]
TAMARA SYDENHAM Prime Minister Tony Abbott confirmed today that LNP has no immediate plans to scrap compulsory university student services and amenities fee. The Gillard Government passed legislation in 2011 to allow universities and higher … [Read more...]
LUCINDA KENT It is sweaty, dark and loud in a crowded upstairs room in Brisbane’s confusingly-titled Melbourne Hotel on an unseasonably warm September night.Lithe young things clutching their iPhones in one hand and their vodka, lime and sodas in the … [Read more...]
PHILLIP HARSANT The “Red Room”, Queensland’s Legislative Council Chamber was the venue chosen for Premier Campbell Newman’s release of the state's review into emergency services completed by former Federal Police Commissioner Mick Keelty. Red … [Read more...]
LUCINDA KENT Anthony Albanese’s campaign to become leader of the Labor party has officially launched in Brisbane. The Federal Member for Grayndler is running against Bill Shorten in the first Labor leadership contest to be voted on by every … [Read more...]
JONATHON NOONE Hundreds of people marched on Brisbane's King George Square at ‘anti-Abbott’ rally to protest Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s election and his Government’s policies. Marriage equality was the key issue at the rally and there was … [Read more...]
SARAH ROHWEDER The Queensland Government has granted a 12-month extension for the Cape York Australian Aboriginal Academy (CYAAA) education trial. Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek announced the extension in State Parliament earlier … [Read more...]
