Brisbane Times National Headlines

Union fails to meet expectations

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

It was the wedding of the year and the star-studded guest list proved it.

Female veterans lack support: study

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Former servicewomen have spoken of a lack of post-deployment support, with extreme trauma and sexual harassment raised as concerns in a three-year study.

Charity watchdog investigates 'rogue individuals'

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

A new commission into the not-for-profit sector is keeping busy, Nick Ralston reports.

More travellers taking a trip they'd rather forget

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Four Australian travellers a day are arrested for crimes around the world and statistics show a jump of almost 50 per cent from previous years.

Capsized boat details mired in secrecy and difference in accounts

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Secrecy still surrounds the events before an asylum seeker boat capsized, leaving 17 men drowned and another 73 missing, presumed dead, as the federal government keeps an official review of the incident under wraps.

A race to drive you butternuts

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Lake Burley Griffin is well known as the training ground for Australian Olympic rowers but the hollowed-out pumpkins racing on its waters are no challenge in the lead-up to the 2016 games.

Battle not over for women returning home

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

PTSD hits female soldiers just as hard as it hits men, but attention given to Australia's returned servicewomen is scant compared with that given to male colleagues.

China's rich pay way to new home

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Wealthy Chinese immigrants are buying their way into Australia with 90 per cent of the 435 applications for a $5 million minimum investment visa taken up by Chinese nationals.

Public sector better for gay students: Kirby

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Australia's public education system provides greater equality for gay and lesbian students while some non-government schools foster outdated prejudices about homosexuality, according to former High Court justice Michael Kirby.

Charities left at the altar after Edelsten wedding

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

It was billed as the ultimate wedding with a conscience.

Ill wind blows through Liberal ranks

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Several Liberal MPs plan to publicly defy the party line by attending an anti-wind farm rally.

Industry push to allow gluten in 'gluten-free' foods

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Food manufacturers want to increase the amount of gluten allowed in ''gluten-free'' foods.

Help for women veterans out of step, study shows

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Female veterans are not receiving help following sexual harassment and trauma, study finds.

Green light to work up a sweat

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Parks and bushland encourage people to exercise harder and more often, study finds.

Wired for pain may be all gain

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Imagine feeling pain and not being upset by it, or running a marathon and not feeling tired.

So bad it's good: plain cig pack wins design plaudits

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

They are hated by smokers, show graphic pictures of rotting limbs and diseased eyeballs.

Private schools foster prejudice: ex-judge

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Some non-government schools remain homophobic, according to former High Court Justice.

Mum's the word but bureaucracy isn't listening

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

How do you prove your mother is indeed your mother without a birth certificate?

Missing bushwalker reward

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

The relative of a Canadian missing in Koscuiszko National Park has offered a $10,000 reward.

$5.5b indigenous reforms 'at risk'

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Schools Minister Peter Garrett issues warning over funding for indigenous programs.

Fighting cancer with a body of knowledge

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Biobanks play a front-line role against disease.

Barry O'Sullivan to take Barnaby Joyce's place in the Senate

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:21:35 GMT

An emotional week has ended on a high note for former Liberal National Party state treasurer Barry O’Sullivan, who is set to take outgoing Barnaby Joyce’s seat in the Senate.

Outnumbered by the girls, he's the last man standing

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

With the death in Barbados on Thursday of James Emmanuel ''Doc'' Sisnett, at the age of 113 years and 90 days, Jiroemon Kimura, of Japan, has become the last man alive to have been born in the 19th century.

Hawke's 'deep affection' for former wife Hazel

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Former prime minister Bob Hawke has paid tribute to his late ex-wife Hazel for being a ''constant support'' through difficult times. Mr Hawke said he remembered Hazel ''with deep affection and gratitude''.

Ford pullout sparks worry industry is finished

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Concerns about Australia's remaining car industry have escalated after Ford's decision to pull out, prompting calls for a return to higher import tariffs, moves to deflate the Australian dollar, and even the appointment of a ''car tsar'' to stop the industry from sinking altogether.