A Problem With Female Representation in Parliament
As the air begins to clear after our recent leadership spill, the debate has turned to whether or not there is adequate female representation in parliament.
Under Scott Morrison, the number of women in cabinet has increased to 6, an improvement on the five women in parliament under ex PM Malcolm Turnbull, or the meagre one under Tony Abbott.
In an ABC interview, deputy Liberal leader Josh Frydenberg admitted that “we needed to get more women into safe seats as well as at the top table.”
Say Hello to the ‘Speedy Cat’
As of the 24th of September, 100 new ‘speedy cat’ ferry services will be introduced to the Brisbane city Council's current public transport system in keeping with Lord Mayor Graham Quirks electoral announcement in 2016.
These changes will introduce 100 new weekly ‘speedy cat’ express services all along the city cat routes with increased speeds, with as little at 15 minutes between UQ St Lucia and North Quay stops.
Needles In Strawberries
Three Australians have reported finding needles imbedded in their strawberries over the past few days.
This has prompted an urgent supermarket recall on the popular fruit, while police investigate what they believe to be a deliberate contamination.
The strawberries, originating from a South East Queensland farm, are branded Berry Obsession and Berry Licious.
Anyone who has purchased these strawberries in the past week should dispose of them immediately.
Say Hello to the ‘Speedy Cat’, and other 8am Zedlines...
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BIGSOUND Festival 2018
I literally landed in Australia from Vietnam the day BIGSOUND started but I was so ready to get straight back into Aussie music culture. The first evening of BigSound made QLD feel more like the soggy state, but a bit (A LOT) of rain did not dampen my mood. Every year I look forward to getting to run around Fortitude Valley between my favourite venues in Brisbane City for BIGSOUND 2018 listening to and seeing for the first time live, very talented musicians.
Review: Cinderella
Celebrate the return of the Queensland Ballet’s production of one of the most-loved magical fairy tales, Cinderella at the QPAC in Brisbane.
In 2013, it was the first production by Artistic Director Li Cunxin in his inaugural year with Queensland Ballet and was a massive success. Five years on, they have surpassed all expectations with innovative dance, vibrant costumes and clever interchangeable set designs.
11am Zedlines
Your 11am Zedlines with Erin and Taylah.
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