Cost of living in Brisbane continues to rise
Two recent surveys have classified Brisbane as the 14th most expensive city in the world and the most expensive domestic city for holidaymakers as pressure on local businesses continues to rise.
Student says rainbow future not so bright
On Saturday August 14th, hundreds of Brisbane residents united to rally for same-sex marriage rights in Queens Park.
Local cycling industry under threat
As the Australian Dollar climbs steadily higher against its US counterpart, local cycling stores are finding it increasingly difficult to stay afloat.
Cut in Centrelink payments hurts students
Some students have begun misstating and omitting income details to Centrelink to avoid the poverty trap
Rats declining in flooded areas
Brisbane and Ipswich City Councils have the upper hand in the fight against swarms of rats that have plagued flood affected suburbs.
Loans.com.au takes mortgages online
Online non-bank mortgage lender Loans.com.au is taking lending to the next level through its integrated online and virtual communication strategy.
Cyclists call for better infrastructure
Cycle advocates say Brisbane needs better and safer infrastructure.
Retailers charge top dollar for cheap technology
Major Australian retailers have been accused of overpricing HDMI technology in some cases by as much as $130.
Silver lining for struggling tourism industry
Tourism is once again on the rise in the Whitsundays following the most challenging 12 months ever faced by the region.
New movie fights OCD stereotype
Kellie Madison plans to alleviate stereotypes of OCD with Machine Man.
Newmarket Bocce Club finds new support
Three years after the withdrawal of its main sponsor, a Bocce Club in Newmarket is now expecting to resume its past activities through Multicultural Community Centre, that sets to move into the area in October at the earliest this year.
UQ defends vet training practices
The University of Queensland’s school of veterinary science rejects claims that their vet training practices are unethical, pointing out that thousands of animals are being euthanised each year due to overpopulation.
Goodna retailers still struggling
Business in Goodna is yet to return to normal eight months after the January floods.
Gym bounces back after flood
Was it better to have your business flooded or your house flooded during January’s devastion? A gym in Indooroopilly, in Brisbane’s inner-west, went from being 4.1 metres under water to open in just three weeks.
Designer find masterpieces in clothing rejects
Designers behind six of Australia’s leading fashion brands rummaged through Vinnies op-shops recently to gather items for one-off creations auctioned this month in support of the St Vincent de Paul Society.
Detention situation ‘toxic’
Australia should expect a repeat of the violence at the Villawood detention centre if Australia maintains its mandatory detention policy, the Refugee Council of Australia said.
Youth Parliament in its 15th Year
The 15th annual YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament provided a breath of fresh air at Parliament House last month when their turn to speak finally came.
High rise debate looms over Milton
Milton is set to be Brisbane’s next big housing hub, but locals are furious about a lack of community consultation.
