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Graduate nurses feel workload pressure

Alana Martin- September 19, 2011

Graduate nurses struggle with staff shortages and workload pressures throughout Brisbane hospitals. Read More

Toowoomba locals still waiting for Council to clean up

Natalie Linsdell- September 15, 2011

Toowoomba residents are still waiting on the council to clear away the debris and repair the Jellicoe Street Bridge Read More

Controversial new building set to turn heads

Thomas Nall- September 15, 2011

Billionaire Harry Triguboff is due to complete Brisbane’s tallest residential building later this year. The 74-storey building called 'Soleil' will reach 234m beating its rival ... Read More

Veterans just want a fair go

Amber Davidson- September 14, 2011

The latest figures that examine the disparities between the regular old-age pension and typical veteran's pension, have the ex-service community reaching out to student associations. Read More

R18+ rating for videogames may change industry

Brhiannon Stokes- September 12, 2011

The proposed R18+ rating for videogames will see changes to the gaming industry. Read More

Is the festival party over?

Chris Smith- September 8, 2011

Music festivals have become staple of the Australian summer. But with a tough economy is 2011 going to be a bummer summer for festival promoters? Read More

Japanese tourism in Far North QLD is recovering

Mandy Chiang- September 5, 2011

Five months after the earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, the Japanese tourism industry in Far North Queensland has been bouncing back. Read More

Engineering student heads to Utah

Melody Pedler- September 5, 2011

The future is bright for third year student Jessica Scheiwe. Read More

RSPCA prepares for Wacol move

Joleen Seam- September 4, 2011

The RSPCA is seeking donations to help relocate from Fairfield to Wacol later this year. Read More

Charity shops in Annerley face shoplifters

Joleen Seam- September 4, 2011

Charity shops in Annerley – Annerley Lifeline Shop and The Asthma Foundation Op Shop - have been targeted by shoplifters. Read More

Local cycling industry under threat

Hugh Hadgraft- September 3, 2011

As the Australian Dollar climbs steadily higher against its US counterpart, local cycling stores are finding it increasingly difficult to stay afloat. Read More

Cut in Centrelink payments hurts students

Hugh Hadgraft- September 3, 2011

Some students have begun misstating and omitting income details to Centrelink to avoid the poverty trap Read More