Tag: Brisbane

The long history of Australia’s Muslim community

michaelcruickshank- October 20, 2012

Islam is not a new addition to Australian religious landscape, they do in fact have a long history on the continent. Read More

3am lockout ‘bad legislation’

Gretel French- October 20, 2012

The effect of the Fortitude Valley’s 3am lockout legislation remains in question as patrons voice their discontent Read More

Costs and new roads means fewer catch the bus

Tara Capel- October 20, 2012

Despite multiple improvements to Brisbane’s public transport network the number of people using the system is falling. Read More

AFP drug crackdown a double edged sword

Harry Billows- October 20, 2012

Methamphetamine (ice) capsules similar to those being passed off as ecstasy capsules in the Brisbane area.   In recent months the Australian Federal Police have ... Read More

Brisbane music ain’t dead

Mitchell.Fresta- October 19, 2012

For the past decade, the Brisbane music, art and culture scene has been looked upon by many cities within Australia and around the world as ... Read More

Muslims are more likely to be swing voters.

Lindsay Mengel- October 19, 2012

Muslims are potentially Australia's biggest swing voters. Muslims are more likely to vote for a politician based on their policy than their party according to ... Read More

Silk Road takes drugs deals online

Silk Road takes drugs deals online

Harry Billows- October 18, 2012

A website removes all face-to-face interaction and enables people around the world to conduct drug deals online Read More

Band and DJ numbers outweigh demand

Simeon Lawson- October 18, 2012

DJ's and bands are struggling to stay financially viable as venue closures force greater competition for limited gigs. Read More

Private schools prove stronger for sport

Tara Lowe- October 17, 2012

Despite government funding efforts it seems that private schools still trump the state school sport funding programs. Read More

Lack of parking angers student commuters

Maggie Catlow- October 17, 2012

University students who travel into campus on public transport are struggling to find a car park at their local train station and bus stop. Read More

Teachers divided on year 7 to high school

Matthew Schultz- October 10, 2012

The decision by the Queensland Government to move Year 7 into high school from 2015 has received a number of different responses from teachers. Read More

Online security: protection from who?

Ben Lynskey- October 5, 2012

IN the digital age online security is paramount, but are the proposed privacy laws protecting us or putting us at more risk? The government's proposed ... Read More