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Peta McEachern Brisbane’s Green Heart Fair has branched out this year to tackle the issue of sustainable travel, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles. The fair, which is Brisbane’s largest free sustainability festival, showcased a “Move … [Read more...]
EMMA DILLON Pro-choice groups have welcomed the introduction of proposed new legislation to decriminalise abortion and implement safe access zones around clinics in Queensland, but anti-abortion protesters say it will lead to unwanted … [Read more...]
BILLIE-ANNA MAHER The Palaszczuk Government has released a $1.8 billion Housing Strategy to generate new jobs, affordable housing and protect low-income families. The strategy, released at the begining of August, will see 392 social housing … [Read more...]
KRISTINA BÅTNES HESTDAHL Queensland Mental Health Commission and Health and Ambulance Services Minister Cameron Dick has said the government is committed to ensuring suicide is not a topic that lies in the shadows of conversation. "Mental … [Read more...]
MADDELIN MCCOSKER Scientists from the University of Adelaide and the Queensland government have uncovered a 'treasure trove' of ancient wetlands on North Stradbroke Island. The research, led by Dr John Tibby, found that North Stradbroke's … [Read more...]
LOTTEY WILLSHIRE 2017’s Homelessness Week focused on action through innovation as studies show Australian homelessness rates are rising. Last week’s nation-wide initiative raised awareness for Australians experiencing homelessness and aimed to … [Read more...]
AARON COOPER State Minister for Main Roads and Road Safety Mark Bailey has urged young drivers to be more cautious on Queensland roads. Speaking at Allan Border Field following the announcement of a new partnership between Queensland Cricket … [Read more...]
DAVID SIMON Queensland Premier, Anastasia Palaszczuk today announced a review into the operation of parole following the alleged murder of an 81-year-old woman in Townsville last month. Speaking at a press conference in Brisbane, the … [Read more...]
SARAH DIONYSIUS Young Queenslanders are the target of the government’s latest $1.5 million vaccine drive to help increase immunisation rates to 95%. Health and Ambulance Services Minister Cameron Dick said that the government would be … [Read more...]
HAYDEN MCKEE Minister for Police and Community Safety Jack Dempsey has told a media conference the G20 (Safety and Security) Act 2013 would not continue after the G20 has ended on November 17. … [Read more...]
