MELANIE WHITING The G20 Leaders’ Summit is the right time to address “the elephant in the room” marijuana legalisation issue, …
QPS: “swift and immediate action” on violent protests
DANIEL BACKHAUS The Queensland Police Service has warned protest groups they will crack down hard on anyone causing disruption this …
Internet entrepreneur believes digital technology is not completely safe
SIYUAN YANG The co-founder of Reddit presented his views on the internet to Brisbane’s Global Café yesterday evening. Internet entrepreneur Alexis …
G20 summit potentially at risk from ‘lone wolf’ activists
JACK LAWRIE Police and security specialists are working on identifying and preventing “lone wolf” style terror threats including those allegedly …
Costello calls for climate change action during G20
JESSICA HENDERSON The Civil Society 20 (C20) voiced concern today about the validity of the G20 Leaders’ Summit if the …
People protest G20 through song
KRYSTAL GORDON In a novel way of protesting the Brisbane People’s Choir performed a song compiled of peoples complaints about the G20 …
Water Police on display
HAYDEN MCKEE A 14-strong flotilla of police vessels cruised the Brisbane River this morning in an unprecedented show of force …
Griffith University: Strengthening Global Growth
JODIE DEAN and AUDREY COURTY Griffith University will take centre stage promoting a dialogue between the Brisbane community and global leaders …
Joe Hockey says climate change is an important topic of discussion for G20
JACK LAWRIE Treasurer Joe Hockey spoke this afternoon about the federal government’s plans for the G20 summit, and also revealed that …
Hockey: G20 to go hard on tax
DANIEL BACKHAUS Treasurer Joe Hockey has promised “real outcomes” for Australia’s economy on the world stage. Addressing the media in …