Brisbane News

Tue 1 Mar 2016

Hearts and minds come together in international partnership

Hearts and minds come together in international partnership

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Cameron Dick today kick started the partnership with an investment of $250,000 to support life-saving research into heart and...

Mon 29 Feb 2016

Nominations open for Queensland Greats Awards

Nominations open for Queensland Greats Awards

Nominations are being sought to recognise our State’s top achievers as part of the annual Queensland Greats Awards.

Brisbane physicist and historian leaves legacy in books

Brisbane physicist and historian leaves legacy in books

JOHN Gladstone Steele was a physicist and antiquarian (his word!) who worked for many years in the physics department at the University of Queensland.

Sun 28 Feb 2016

EDITORIAL: Sense of community as vital as ever

EDITORIAL: Sense of community as vital as ever

Hello readers,The Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Australia Day awards made this an interesting month to be putting together the February edition.

Sat 27 Feb 2016

Recognising those who work for the Brisbane community

Recognising those who work for the Brisbane community

MAJORIE McNamara (Sandgate). In recognition of Marjorie’s ongoing and extensive voluntary work in the Brisbane community, which has spanned more than 30 years.

Fri 26 Feb 2016

It's business as usual APN divest ARM

It's business as usual APN divest ARM

IT’S business as usual at Seniors News as one of the largest regional publishing businesses in Australia, Australian Regional Media, goes up for sale.

Thu 25 Feb 2016

Parliament passes Bill for a smoke-free future

Parliament passes Bill for a smoke-free future

Cancer Council Queensland has welcomed Queensland Parliament’s historic approval of the Smoke-free Places Amendment Bill 2015.

Karl bets that you’ll enjoy his pedal adventures

Karl bets that you’ll enjoy his pedal adventures

AUSTRALIA seemed a long way away for English bricklayer Karl Andreis and he never dreamed he would eventually ride around the vast continent on a bicycle.

Wed 24 Feb 2016

Sandgate-Redcliffe Cricket Club volunteer 'true role model’

Sandgate-Redcliffe Cricket Club volunteer 'true role model’

KENNETH Dixon has demonstrated true commitment to the Sandgate community and cricket through his voluntary work at Sandgate-Redcliffe District Cricket Club.

Tue 23 Feb 2016

Green roofs, green walls and pop-up parks for our cities

Green roofs, green walls and pop-up parks for our cities

The hub is leading the way in establishing new pathways for scientists to work in partnership with Indigenous people to make cities better places to live.

Not first time sharemarket stocks have had horror run

Not first time sharemarket stocks have had horror run

SHAREMARKET falls have dominated the news lately, and no one, myself included, enjoys seeing shares take a beating.

Independent information regarding retirement planning

Independent information regarding retirement planning

HERE are some websites where you can get free and independent information about planning for retirement and retirement income.

Sun 21 Feb 2016

Effort to rekindle past memories of Boondall drive-in

Effort to rekindle past memories of Boondall drive-in

DO YOU remember the Boondall drive-in? One of the tragedies of modern living is the loss of the classic drive-in experience.

Sat 20 Feb 2016

Applications open soon for Seniors Week event funds

Applications open soon for Seniors Week event funds

STARTING on Saturday, August 13, Seniors Week 2016 will run through to Sunday, August 21 – nine days of celebrations.

Action against chronic pain using comprehensive services

Action against chronic pain using comprehensive services

CHRONIC pain can cause physical problems and emotional strain that can leave you feeling isolated, worried, angry, or just generally in a bad mood.

Wed 17 Feb 2016

Latest electronic gadgets on show in Las Vegas last month

Latest electronic gadgets on show in Las Vegas last month

A SMART fridge that takes pictures of your food, a robot that could be your personal butler, and a new 360-degree action video camera from Nikon.

Tue 16 Feb 2016

Don’t ignore erectile warning signs of major health issues

Don’t ignore erectile warning signs of major health issues

DID you know that difficulties obtaining or maintaining an erection could also be signals of major underlying health problems?

Brisbane landcare in good hands of passionate retiree

Brisbane landcare in good hands of passionate retiree

This Australia Day the Brisbane Lord Mayor's Green Heart Award ( Individual) went to Margaret Buchanan.

Mon 15 Feb 2016

Expo inspires BIG adventures

Expo inspires BIG adventures

The event opens at the Redcliffe Showgrounds this Friday 19 through to Sunday 21 February.

BOOK COMPETITION: Clever rhymes with messages for kids

BOOK COMPETITION: Clever rhymes with messages for kids

MORE than 40 years recording events in the Queensland bush has inspired Jim Bowden’s latest publishing venture.

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