TESS HAINING A series of regional workshops designed to improve Queensland’s camping and caravanning industry have been launched in Cairns …
Stephen Conroy admits NBN over-ambitious
PHILLIP HARSANT Former Communications Minister Stephen Conroy used his first public speaking appearance on Friday, since stepping-down from the front-bench, …
The best volunteer job in Queensland
GABRIELLE SMITH Following the success of the Daintree National Park’s campground host volunteer program, Queensland National Parks Minister Steve Dickson has …
Abbott reimburses taxpayers for wedding expenses
GABRIELLE SMITH In a media conference held yesterday, Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced he had used government entitlements to attend …
Tony Abbott puts student amenities fee on the back burner
TAMARA SYDENHAM Prime Minister Tony Abbott confirmed today that LNP has no immediate plans to scrap compulsory university student services …
The man who would be king
LUCINDA KENT It is sweaty, dark and loud in a crowded upstairs room in Brisbane’s confusingly-titled Melbourne Hotel on an unseasonably …
Keelty Review to see major changes to Queensland’s emergency services
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 …
Albo launches leadership bid in Brisbane
LUCINDA KENT Anthony Albanese’s campaign to become leader of the Labor party has officially launched in Brisbane. The Federal Member …
Anti-Abbott rally calls for marriage equality
JONATHON NOONE Hundreds of people marched on Brisbane’s King George Square at ‘anti-Abbott’ rally to protest Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s …
Government extends education trial for Indigenous Australians
SARAH ROHWEDER The Queensland Government has granted a 12-month extension for the Cape York Australian Aboriginal Academy (CYAAA) education trial. …