KRISTINA BÅTNES HESTDAHL Indigenous communities across Queensland will benefit from a $120 million boost over four years to improve water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure. Minister for Local Government and Aboriginal and Torres … [Read more...]
Bowlers call for more funding to keep competition rolling
Sep 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
MADDELIN MCCOSKER The number of bowlers at this year’s Multi Disability Championship were down due to a lack of funding from key organisations. Although the event secured a grant from Brisbane City Council earlier this year, sponsors Deaf … [Read more...]
$100 mil to make women feel safer on the streets and at home
Sep 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
INGE HANSEN HOLLY WARE CARLY MADSEN Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has today announced a $100 million funding package to deal with domestic violence in Australia. The package will focus on making women feel safer on the … [Read more...]
Labor’s plan to boost education funding gains positive response
Sep 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
INGE HANSEN Labor announces tertiary education plan promising to invest $9,000 more per student in a "student funding guarantee." The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) supports Labor's pledge to boost university funding by $4 billion … [Read more...]
Opel ceases Australian operations
Aug 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
TESS BROOKS European car manufacturer Opel has announced it will cease operation after less than a year in the Australian automotive market. The auto manufacturer has ended all operations and commenced the closing down of networks across their … [Read more...]
Public hits back at anti-funding petition for gay festival
Aug 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
SARAH ROHWEDER Brisbane residents have hit back at an attempt to axe funding for the city’s most popular gay and lesbian festival through a new online petition. The petition, lodged on Brisbane City Council’s website by Manly resident Matthew … [Read more...]
