Brisbane motorists who thought they were paying more at the fuel pump last month were right, with average prices hitting their highest level in almost four years. Brisbane motorists were also hit with massive single day hikes in fuel prices, with high retail margins and long price cycles causing jumps of up to 15 cents [...]
From May 1st a number of Brisbane’s iconic bridges and buildings will turn red for multiple sclerosis to help raise awareness for this debilitating disease during the month of May, MS Awareness Month. Imagine not being able to brush your hair, go shopping without suffering from heat sensitivity, or get through your day without feeling [...]
Retired Afghanistan veteran Sergeant Michael Lyddiard who was seriously injured by an IED blast, and TV entertainer Wilbur Wilde whose son currently serves, are calling on Queenslanders to get behind this year’s RSL ANZAC Appeal to “uphold the ANZAC spirit”. RSL Queensland launched the 2012 ANZAC Appeal this morning at the ANZAC Square Memorial in [...]
For the fifth year running Greyhound Australia will offer free Anzac Day travel for Aussie war veterans and war widows across its entire network. Greyhound Australia General Manager Government and Public Affairs Tony Hopkins said the proudly Australian national coach company took great pride in honouring the diggers. “This is a very small gesture of [...]
The mental health and wellbeing of 12 to 25 year olds in Brisbane is set to benefit following the opening of a new headspace centre in Nundah on Friday 17th February by Deputy Prime Minister, Treasurer and Member for Lilley The Hon. Wayne Swan MP. Located on Sandgate Road in Nundah Village, headspace CEO Chris [...]
After purchasing a house name sign for her own home a few years ago St George resident Cathy Rogan had always wanted to know how these striking handmade house signs were made. With the recent drought biting hard into her husband’s rural business and family finances, Cathy Rogan made the decision to find the person [...]
A healthier diet and regular exercise are arguably the most common New Year’s resolutions – but a leading psychology expert is asking Australians to resolve to improve their emotional and mental health too. Exercise, diet and other tangible goals are then easier to meet. Dr Mary Casey (Doctorate of Psychology), CEO of health and education [...]
Master Chef 2011 favourite, Kumar Pereira, will share the secrets of Sri Lankan cuisine at the Ariona festival in King George Square on Sunday, November 6, 1–5pm. Ariona, an exciting new festival on the 2011 Brisbane calendar, will introduce locals to the Sri Lankan story and showcase traditional music, dress, food and art in a [...]
National coach transport provider Greyhound Australia has pledged to do whatever it can to ease the backlog of stranded travellers in the wake of tonight’s decision by Qantas to ground its entire fleet. Greyhound Australia Chief Operating Officer Tony Hopkins said tonight the coach company would closely monitor the situation over the coming days and [...]
A new multi-million dollar training academy has today been launched by Independent Schools Queensland to help make this state’s students the best in the country. The $2.7 million Literacy and Numeracy Coaching Academy is a training and mentoring initiative that has been established with support from the Federal Government’s Smarter Schools National Partnership Program and [...]