Tag: People
School takes no bully approach
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Recent schoolyard attacks have led many parents and community leaders to question the current approach to bullying.[MORE]
War of words over Queensland's biggest pumpkin
There is a row in Queensland over who holds the record for the state's biggest pumpkin.[MORE]
World's shortest man dead at 21
The Guiness Book of Records says the world's shortest man, 75-centimetre He Pingping, has died in Rome.[MORE]
Pardon sought for Breaker Morant
A petition seeking a pardon for Harry "Breaker" Morant will be discussed by a federal parliamentary committee today. [MORE]
Adventurer finishes solo row across Tasman
New Zealander Shaun Quincey has completed his solo journey across the Tasman Sea after more than seven weeks rowing at sea.[MORE]
Clarke and Bingle break up
Michael Clarke and Lara Bingle have officially ended their engagement.[MORE]
Passengers fall ill on Jetstar flight
Fire and ambulance officers were called to meet a Jetstar flight in Mackay after a number of passengers reported feeling unwell.[MORE]
Police quell Dennis Ferguson relocation rumours
Police have taken the unusual step of contacting convicted paedophile Dennis Ferguson in response to community concerns that he is planning to leave Sydney and move to the Hunter Valley.[MORE]
Tas sailor retraces Bligh voyage
A Tasmanian adventurer is to recreate what many consider to be the greatest open boat voyage in maritime history.[MORE]
Bingle to donate interview money to charity
Lara Bingle will donate money from her interview about a nude photo scandal to an anti-domestic violence campaign, her agent says.[MORE]
Lismore mayor a role model - minister
Lismore's mayor has won the praise and recognition of the state's Local Government Minister, Barbara Perry.[MORE]
Mackay man plans Everest climb
A north Queensland man is going through final preparations to climb Mount Everest.[MORE]
Bingle 'violated' by nude photo
Lara Bingle says she has been humiliated by the release of a nude photo she claims was taken by AFL footballer Brendan Fevola.[MORE]
Children banned from Brisbane's ANZAC Day marches
Children will be banned from marching alongside veterans in Brisbane's ANZAC Day parade.[MORE]
Osbourne attacks 'useless' Minogue
Sharon Osbourne attacks Dannii Minogue: "She wasn't so much a dim bulb as a bulb in a power cut."[MORE]
Teen saddles up for barrel racing
A teenager from Longreach in central western Queensland leaves for New Zealand today to represent her country in barrel racing. [MORE]
Antarctic pioneer dies
Antarctic research pioneer Dr Phillip Law has died in Melbourne, aged 97.[MORE]
Alien cinematographer dies
Derek VanLint, the cinematographer on Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi classic Alien, has died in Toronto after a short illness. He was 78.[MORE]
Tarantino: from renegade to Hollywood insider
He built a reputation making movies on Hollywood's fringe, but at 46 with one Oscar and another possibly on the way, Quentin Tarantino finds himself the consummate industry insider.[MORE]
Suggestions welcome for Langbroek's T-shirt slogan
The Queensland Opposition Leader John-Paul Langbroek says he needs a catchy T-shirt slogan like his predecessor.[MORE]
Vindaloo Against Violence Day declared at Qld Parliament
Queensland Members of Parliament have been challenged to take part in national "Vindaloo Against Violence" day, with a special menu on offer at the Parliamentary canteen.[MORE]
Teen sailor Jessica Watson on home stretch
Teenage sailor Jessica Watson has rounded the Cape of Good Hope and is on the home stretch to Australia.[MORE]
Penola celebrates Mary MacKillop sainthood
The town of Penola has been abuzz since Friday night's announcement that Mary MacKillop will become Australia's first saint[MORE]
More people cycling regularly in Qld: survey
A new study has found more people are using bicycles in Queensland as a means of transport. [MORE]
MacKillop sainthood to be confirmed
Mary MacKillop is likely to be announced as Australia's first saint by the Vatican tonight. [MORE]
