Tag: Brisbane 4000
Council considers ways to improve city intersection safety
Brisbane City Council officials have agreed to look at ways of improving safety at a busy inner city intersection.[MORE]
Two band members quit Wolfmother
The rumours of problems in Australian rock band Wolfmother camp have proven to be true, with the trio announcing that bass and keyboard player Chris Ross and drummer Myles Heskett have resigned, effective immediately.[MORE]
Vet staff to be tested again for Hendra virus
Staff from a veterinary clinic on Brisbane's bayside will begin a third round of testing for the deadly Hendra virus today. [MORE]
High fuel prices keeping some farmers away from Ekka
High petrol prices are forcing some farmers to stay away from Brisbane's royal show.[MORE]
Woman accused of pet neglect appeals against seizure
A Queensland woman accused of neglecting more than 100 dogs is appealing against the RSPCA taking the dogs.[MORE]
Staff shortages force early discharge of mental health patients: Opposition
The Queensland Opposition says mental health patients are being discharged early from a major Brisbane hospital, because of staff shortages.[MORE]
Outrage over school's gambling classes
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There is outrage over students being taught how to place bets during maths classes. [MORE]
Rio Tinto Alcan moving R&D operations to Brisbane
Major aluminium producer, Rio Tinto Alcan, is moving its research and development operations to Brisbane, creating nearly 50 jobs.[MORE]
Franklin's shadow looms over Lions
Lions midfielder Justin Sherman says stopping in-form forward Lance Franklin will be a big part of his side's game plan going into Saturday's match against the Hawks.[MORE]
Broncos livid at NRL double standards
The Broncos say the NRL judiciary has sent a dangerous message to players after suspending Justin Hodges. [MORE]
Govt to consider taking land from illegal developments
Qld Minister Andrew McNamara says he's considering taking land from developers who illegally demolish historic buildings.[MORE]
Brisbane gears up for Ekka show fun
The gates to the Royal Queensland Show in Brisbane are open.[MORE]
Timber industry ponders carbon trading impact
Queensland's timber industry says the Federal Government's proposed carbon emissions trading scheme could change the face of their business.[MORE]
Gesture costs Hodges two weeks
The Broncos are seething after centre Justin Hodges failed to beat his two-week contrary conduct ban at the National Rugby League judiciary.[MORE]
Optus apologises for another outage
Optus has apologised for yet another round of disruptions to its mobile telephone and internet services in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.[MORE]
Curfews lifted for 5 alleged pack rapists
A Brisbane magistrate has lifted curfews on five of 10 men charged with the pack rape of a teenager in an inner-city apartment building last year.[MORE]
Antique carousel to miss this year's Ekka
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland says it has not banned the antique carousel that has been at the Ekka for almost 60 years.[MORE]
Developer fined more than $500,000 over illegal Brisbane demolition
A developer has been fined more than $500,000 for the illegal demolition of some pre-war homes in Brisbane.[MORE]
Qld not getting enough homeless funding: welfare groups
Welfare groups say Queensland is not receiving an adequate share of funding for programs that assist homeless people. [MORE]
Hodges to appeal suspension
The Brisbane Broncos will head to the judiciary tonight to fight Justin Hodges' two-week ban for making an offensive gesture towards referee Tony Archer.[MORE]
Koala protection measures not broad enough
A researcher says the Govt cannot afford to ignore how much disease is impacting on koalas in Qld's south-east.[MORE]
Fed election inquiry to hear evidence in Brisbane
A parliamentary inquiry into the conduct of last year's federal election will hear evidence in Brisbane today. [MORE]
Brisbane researchers claim leukaemia breakthrough
Brisbane researchers say they have made two breakthroughs that could cure a common type of leukaemia.[MORE]
Bligh confident of Brisbane's Olympic future
The Queensland Premier says Brisbane could make a serious bid to host an Olympics in 15 to 20 years.[MORE]
Qld Govt pledges increased koala protection
The Queensland Government is considering tougher controls on housing developments and dog ownership to protect the koala population in the state's south-east.[MORE]
