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The University of Queensland's student union are not happy with Brisbane Cities decision to restrict parking to students and staff.
Councilor and Public Transport committee chair Jane Prentice says the restrictions have been widened in response to local residents who have raised concerns about UQ students and staff parking outside their homes.
UQ student union president Brandon Carter has said that public transport to the St Lucia campus is already at full capacity, so forcing cash-strapped students to use public transport is both unworkable and unfair.
The restrictions will be in time for the start of the new school term later this month.
Australian, Harry Nicolaides, who is facing a 3 year jail sentence for insulting the monarchy has been recommended for a royal pardon.
Nicolaides briefly referred to Thialands Monarchy in his 2005 novel, which was considered as an offense.
The complete documentation is still to be finalised but the investigation is in the final stages, with further evidence pending from the court.
The Australian Government and embassy officials have for several months been lobbying for Nicolaides' release.
Queensland University of Technology Professor Lydia Morawska has found that melted printer toner could be damaging to your health.
Professor Marawska found that toner turns into tiny liquid particles that can be breathed in, similar to those emitted from cars. These could have an adverse effect on your lungs.
However, larger printer manufacturers Hewlett Packard, says several research groups have not found a direct link between health concerns and laser printers.
The Federal Government is to announce plans today to create a national Creative Industries Innovation Center, to be based in Sydney.
The Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Kim Carr, says the new centre will help businesses get through the current economic turmoil.
It will offer free business reviews to companies in the creative sector as well as matching grants of up to $20,000.
The Anzac day dawn service at Gallipoli is expected to be smaller this year as thousands of people put of travel because of the global financial crisis.
In previous years, up to 15,000 people from Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey have attended to honor the thousands of soldiers but this year, authorities are preparing for just 10,000 at the commemoration.
The Global crunch has also affected the Australian war memorials flagship tour. However, Anzac experts have said the predicted fall in visitors is a blessing for Anzac cove, which has suffered from too many visitors over the years.
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