Queensland union memberships on the rise
Queensland union membership is on the rise, with thousands of workers signing up last year according to the Annual Report of the President of the Industrial Court of Queensland.
Woorabinda gatekeeping funding for better futures
Woorabinda in central Queensland is taking control of government funding to improve its’ community’s future.
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Brisbane councillor under investigation
Brisbane’s only Greens councillor Jonathan Sri’s conduct is under investigation after a local real estate agent complained he was being ‘harassed and stalked’ by the councillor.
The future of Brisbane transport
According to the new Transport Plan for Brisbane, car-free days, bikeways for electronic bikes and delivery of freight by drones could be operating in Brisbane within two years.
Actress at centre of Rush case takes the stand
The actress at the centre of Geoffrey Rush’s defamation case took to the stand in a Sydney court yesterday.
Expert panel to assess immigration in New South Wales
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has appointed an expert panel to assess the current rate of population growth in her bid to drive down immigration rates into the state.
Philippines Typhoon Yutu
At least 6 people are dead and thousands have been forced to flee their villages following a deadly typhoon that hit the northern Philippines on Tuesday.
Malala Yousafzai to receive Harvard award
Nobel Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai will be honoured by Harvard University for her work promoting girls’ education.
Review: Chasing Smoke
Casus Circus & Cluster Arts have a gem on their hands with Chasing Smoke. It is running now at the Brisbane Powerhouse with the last show on Saturday 3rd of November, 2018. From the opening ‘til the curtain falls, Australia’s only Indigenous contemporary circus ensemble take you on a spellbinding rollercoaster ride. The group of acrobats display extraordinary feats as they effortlessly perform a stunning selection of tricks and circus acts infused with contemporary dance.