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Property owners who list their homes for short-term accommodation in Brisbane have been warned: return your home to the long-term rental market or face a 50 per cent rates hike. |
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 | Vigoro was a popular sport last century and is still 'alive and swinging' in Queensland |
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Queensland is probably the last place in the world keeping the unique, cricket-inspired sport of vigoro alive. Ipswich, Boonah, and Cairns remain the last towns and cities fielding teams of what used to be a sport for schoolgirls from about the 1920s. |
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 | Life-changing dementia research is happening in this Brisbane lab |
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In a cellular and molecular neurodegeneration laboratory in Brisbane, researchers are quietly making breakthroughs on the most difficult aspect of dementia research. |
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 | Knit beanies with Kat Feeney |
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ABC Radio Brisbane Afternoons presenter, Kat Feeney, has pledged to volunteer her time to knitting beanies for people in need for #ABC90for90. On 29 July several listeners will join Kat at the ABC to knit together, along with representatives from GIVIT, the Country Women's Association, and the Queensland Spinners, Weavers & Fibre Artists. All the knitted creations from the day will be donated to people in need. Knit along at home and send us your creations for donation. Feeling inspired? Make the #ABC90for90 pledge to volunteer just 90 minutes of your time and give back to your community. |
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 | Taking maternity leave worried me, but I found myself as a mum |
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I thought I'd lose my identity without work, but I found myself in motherhood. "A journalist" was how I saw myself, and naively, "mum" didn't feel as impressive. Turns out I really underestimated the transformative experience of becoming a parent - and how much I would love being Lane's mum. |
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 | Queensland power blackouts averted |
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After warnings of potential blackouts in Queensland, the Australian Energy Market Operator says it is using its powers to direct generators to avoid a power shortage. |
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 | Social enterprise café helps people with disability build confidence |
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Help Enterprises was awarded the lease to run a café on the Goodwill Bridge earlier this year and hopes to make a difference with each espresso. The new not-for-profit café, named Goodwill Brew, will continue to fuel some of the 15,000 commuters who use the bridge each day. |
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 | How to rejuvenate your garden during the winter months |
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Winter is certainly here but that doesn't mean the activity in your garden has to stop. Find out what to plant now during the cooler months. |
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 | Chocolate cake with dripping recipe |
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This recipe is from a Country Women's Association cook book printed in the early 1960s. The secret ingredient is dripping! |
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 It's our 90th birthday, and to celebrate, we're inviting you to join us for a live television event on Thursday, 30 June at 8:00 pm on ABC TV and ABC iview. Hosted by Zan Rowe, Tony Armstrong and Craig Reucassel, the broadcast will feature an exciting list of performers and presenters who are set to celebrate the value and role the ABC has held in connecting Australians for 90 years. Throughout the evening, audiences can expect live crosses to different locations, studios and community events across the country. Marcia Hines, Missy Higgins, Hamilton's Jason Arrow, Casey Donovan, Kate Miller-Heidke, Adam Harvey, Beccy Cole, Vika, Linda Bull and a list of ABC favourite faces will join us for the celebration. |
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