When the Government brought in the alcopops tax earlier this year in a bid to curb binge drinking many voiced their opinion that the tax would not stop the problem.

The Distilled Spirits Industry Council (DSIC) said new data showed an increase in the volume of alcohol sold since the introduction of the alcopops tax is worrying.

BY STUDENT REPORTER JEN KLOWER

Goalkeeper Gerard Kelly was a no-go zone for the QAS boys on Sunday as the Cougars determined to end the season with a win.

As the inaugural Queensland State League (QSL) wrapped up, the Cougars fiercely guarded their No 1 to earn themselves a well deserved 1-0 victory.

BY STUDENT REPORTER CAMERON JACKSON

Northern Territory residents will now be allowed to keep highly dangerous and venomous snakes as pets under new guidelines from the NT Parks and Wildlife Service.

The guidelines were based on industry advice, species availability and access to anti-venom in the NT so as to better protect Northern Territory wildlife and members of the public who choose to keep venomous snakes.

Yet the release of the fourth book of Stephanie Meyers Twilight Saga has set chat rooms alight with teenage disappointment, despite the successful sales..

BY student reporter PAM GRUMETZA.

Over 300 outraged Toowong residents gathered to protest Brisbane City Council's proposal to divide the inner city suburb, interrupting a community consultation on the Northern Link at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

BY student reporter JESSICA FARLEY.

The Government's plan to provide the community of Woorabinda with additional health services is well underway since the town went dry on the 1^st of July this year.

THOUSANDS LIFT THEIR VOICES IN SONGS OF PRAISE, YET SILENCE OF THE MASSES MOST AMAZING SOUND EVER TO BE HEARD IN THE BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

BY student reporter SARAH HERRON.

For two weekends, the Brisbane Entertainment Centre has been the venue for the annual district convention of Jehovah's Witnesses.

BY student reporter JESSICA FARLEY.

With the cost of living continuing to soar many Rockhampton families are questioning whether staying at home with the kids is actually gentler on the hip pocket than going to work.

Bundaberg, famous for the production of rum, is suffering from the effects on its youth of an alcohol culture.

The City's police lay the blame for recent party violence on young people with nothing to do, turning to drink.

Prospective students will be able to 'attend' presentations by academics from several campuses on one evening, thanks to CQUniversity's videoconference network.

Flagship undergraduate programs available at Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Gladstone and Mackay will be discussed by academics from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education.