Budding local fashion designer creates custom swimsuits with individual flair
The success of local fashion designer Imogen Sky Lane is growing rapidly, thanks to her unique, high-quality swimwear designs that …
Indigenous theatre students given opportunity to move ‘Up the Ladder’
Lara Baxter THE Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA) believes they have created the perfect recipe for young Indigenous …
Suburban sword fighting relives the age of Spanish Renaissance
Jon Coghill Tevi Romanin has undergone an interesting transition since she accepted an invitation to attend Caboolture’s Abbey Medieval Festival …
Proposed security reforms to hold customer internet data for two years
Lauren Gillen INTERNET service providers (ISP) and telecommunications companies could be forced to automatically retain customer internet usage data for …
BATA claims plain packs will boost black market
Jon Coghill THE introduction of plain packaging in December will see black market cigarette sales flourish leading to cheaper cigarettes, …
Calls to erase gay sex convictions
Lauren Gillen A former human rights lawyer says Australia should erase criminal convictions for past acts of consensual homosexual sex …
Preparation is key to storm damage prevention
Dean Burns With summer fast approaching experts are warning Queenslanders to be prepared for the damage and frustration that accompany …
Raw milk debate continues despite firm laws
Emma Rutledge and staff writers Raw milk advocates continue to support the consumption of unpasteurised milk despite laws in many …
Koala army set to ‘wage peace’ on federal politicians before election
Dean Burns THE Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is pursuing a campaign aimed at securing the support of federal MPs for …
Proposed motorway link may ‘devastate’ koala sanctuary
Dean Burns A non-profit wildlife reserve in the Logan suburb of Berrinba is likely to have a portion of its …