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ASHLEE STENNER Girls of all ages around Brisbane are proving that skateboarding is not just a sport for boys, thanks to local group Girls Skate Brisbane. The group was created by three female skateboarders - Indigo Willing, Evie Ryder and Tora … [Read more...]
On today's show: We look at the government's decision to abolish the Tampon Tax; Australia's fake honey scandal; Facebook's massive security breach and we preview Bathurst 1000 before this weekend's big race. … [Read more...]
ASHLEE STENNER Girls of all ages and skill levels took over Fairfield Skatepark on the weekend for a special event known as Rock Up and Rip. The event, which is in its second year, was organised by community group Girls Skate Brisbane, which … [Read more...]
MICHAEL SLEEP Brisbane celebrated its 27th annual Pride March on Saturday, the first in the city since same sex marriage was legalised in Australia late last year. The march began in Fortitude Valley and moved down Brunswick Street for 2.3 … [Read more...]
JESSICA MCLAUGHLIN Universities around Queensland are moving towards a more sustainable future, as the younger section of the population increases the pressure to go green. While it has become commonplace to see the state’s universities … [Read more...]
On today’s show: Prime minister Scott Morrison announces non-government schools will receive an extra 4.5 billion in government funding. There's been a second shark attack within 24 hours in the Whitsundays. Bushfires burn 20km north-west of Gympie. … [Read more...]
REBEKAH ROENNFELDT Brisbane's World Suicide Prevention Day Community Forum is encouraging everyone in the community to play a part in helping to reduce the incidence of suicide. The annual forum, organised by the Australian Institute for … [Read more...]
ASHLEE STENNER No one knows the importance of networking more than volunteer veteran turned Brisbane Festival volunteer organiser, Zac Reimers. Mr Reimers spent six years volunteering in various music and guest-orientated positions at the … [Read more...]
EMMA DILLON There are many barriers for women participating in elite level sport; most female athletes need to work to supplement their playing income, access to facilities is often arranged to accommodate men’s fixtures, and media coverage remains … [Read more...]
ISABELLA CHENG The Brisbane Writers Festival is back this week, bringing literary fans in touch with more than 200 international and local writers through a series of special events held around Brisbane. This year’s festival theme is “what the … [Read more...]
