What will the State's new alcohol laws mean for bars and music in Brisbane? The first of the Government's new liquor laws came into force over night. What will that mean for Brisbane's music scene? 612 ABC Community Correspondent Justin Rouillon went to find out. Continue reading

What were you doing when you were in high school? Were you running your own business? Scott Millar is in Year 11 at Brisbane's Sheldon College, he's also running his own company and has employed some of his classmates! Continue reading

Have you ever played croquet? Croquet's becoming increasingly popular in Brisbane. But what exactly is it... and how is it played? 612 community correspondent Dani Dickinson went to a match to find out! Continue reading

Alison Alexander, a culinary artist and seasonal cooking advocate joined Steve Austin on 612 ABC Morning's to share her recipes of labna, blue cheese and pecan scones and cauliflower soup. Labna (yogurt Cheese) - 1 kg thick yogurt 2 teaspoons sea salt flakes selection of: Rosemary sprigs thyme sprigs bay leaves small black olives sliced garlic cloves small red chillies whole black peppercorns 1. Line a colander or sieve with a double layer of damp muslin and set over a bowl. Mix together the yogurt and salt in a bowl before pouring into the colander. Cover loosely with a tea... Continue reading

Imagine if your child was never invited on a play date. Imagine your child having no friend and spending their lunch time hiding away. That's often the case for children with Asperger's. Brisbane mum Jennene Greenall knows that struggle well. She joined 612 ABC's Steve Austin on My Family Story. Continue reading

Every week, the Hidden Persuaders join Steve Austin in studio to discuss how media and advertising shape our lives. On today's agenda is Australia's broadband, opinion polls and the buyout of APN regional papers. Our panelists include Allan Bonsall, a brand strategist who's spent decades working as an advertising executive, John Harrison from the University of Queensland's School of Communication and the Arts, and account director at Liquid Interactive, Samantha Pearce. Continue reading

Keelen Mailman overcame seemingly insurmountable adversity in her youth. She shows incredible compassion for others and puts family above all else. She's tough but nurturing. A straight-shooter with an incredible inner-strength. She started caring for kids, when she was still just a kid herself. And she's just been recognised as Barnardo's Mother of the Year for 2016. Continue reading

Jim Savage is former leader of the One Nation Party, and now an Independent Senate candidate for Queensland. He's in the middle of a ten-year legal battle with the Australian Immigration Department, over the citizenship rights of three of his nieces who've been left stranded in the Philippines. The situation faced by these girls has prompted his return to politics. Continue reading

Every week, the Hidden Persuaders join Steve Austin in studio to discuss how media and advertising shape our lives. On today's agenda is Malcolm Turnbull's Q&A appearance last night, Facebook as a platform for political debate, and the "fake tradie" saga for televised campaign ads. Our panelists include Allan Bonsall, a brand strategist who's spent decades working as an advertising executive; Amanda Newbery, Director of Articulous Communications; and John Harrison from the University of Queensland's School of Communication and the Arts. Continue reading

Heterosexual marriages fail at a high rate. In Australia, 47% of marriages don't make it. Conservative thinkers point blame at the sexual revolution of the 1960s, but President of US-based Ruth Institute Dr Jennifer Roback Morse blames the casualisation of sex. Continue reading

University of Sunshine Coast Associate Professor Michael Nagel explains the evidence, or lack of evidence, around digital devices in the classroom. Continue reading

The end of financial year is sneaking up on us... Can you believe it's June at the end of this week? And end of financial year means that we need to start thinking about our tax returns... which can seem a bit overwhelming at times. So, we have financial planner Delma Newton in to give us the low-down on the kinds of things that we need to be thinking about, and doing, in preparation for June 30. Continue reading

As you heard earlier it is Library Information Week this week, which means that there is more reason than ever to pick up a new book, have a flick through, and lose yourself in another world... To help us navigate the mine field of options when it comes to picking a new book we are joined by Ron Serduik of Pulp Fiction Books. Continue reading

Reading is something that can influence a child's development, and stay with them for the rest of their life... And tomorrow morning at 11am, a whole bunch of Australian kids... more than half a million in fact... will be experiencing the joy of reading. It's National Simultaneous Storytime... Continue reading

How did your parents tell you about how we get meat from paddock to plate? How did you tell your kids? It probably also depends on where you live. As we become a more urbanised society, city dwellers are becoming less and less connected to their food. So, how do we tell kids where meat comes from? And what are the important facts to tell them? Should we be missing out anything gruesome? Continue reading

This weekend is Panayiri, Australia's biggest Greek festival held in Brisbane. Paniyiri is turning 40 this year... The vibrant festival will be marked by plenty of honey puffs, Zorba dancing, winemaking and olive eating competitions... So for Tuesday's multicultural food segment, we will be sinking our teeth into all things Greek. Pete chatted to Irene Cayas, a Panayiri veteran and renowned Greek cook. Continue reading

What was your favourite childrens book? Pete remembers one book called Flat Stanley - it was his favourite simply because his dad's name was Stanley! Wonder if there'll be any lifelong favourites among entries in this year's Children's Book Awards? The Children's Book Council of Australia will announce on Friday its short list of books in the 2016 awards. Children's book blogger, Megan Daley, has the long list of notables and shared her picks with Peter Scott. Continue reading

What do foreign travellers - backpackers and tourists - bring to Queensland? Peter chatted to Dr Sarah Gardiner, a researcher at Griffith University Institute of Tourism. Continue reading

How many of you have looked closely at a flower.. a pine cone.. or a rock.. and been amazed at the beauty of nature. There's often a stunning symmetry that's almost artistic in its presentation. But studying the scientific side of the world often means using a different part of the brain than the artistic. Tonight, we're about to meet some people who are helping to create some stunning pieces of art, creating scientifically accurate sculptures and prints. Continue reading

It may feel like it's been going for months.. but officially the campaign is only just underway. In fact, the writs were only issued today. So be prepared for not just wall to wall TV, radio and newspaper coverage.. but also the lot of shopping centre meet and greets... Roadside wavers... Appearances at community events... But as a bloke called Dylan sang 'the times, they are a changin'. Kevin Rudd's Kevin 07 campaign was one of the first to embrace the social media craze and political strategists have been trying to grab on ever since. Experts say the 2016 election... Continue reading

David chatted to Goal Defence Firebird Laura Clemesha and former cricketer Ray Phillips about this week's sporting news. Continue reading

Have you been mowing your lawn recently? Even though there hasn't been much rain, lawnmowing is a pretty important part of Australian culture. This weekend is the Australian Lawnmowing championships, so David had a chat to Ken Booey is the former president of the Central Queensland Mower Racing. Continue reading

Find a cure for cancer. You're probably heard the words... Maybe you've said the words. Maybe it's when we are talking about something unachievable or out of reach. Or maybe it's when you compare how someone's wasting their life or talent instead of doing something really useful... Like curing cancer. Continue reading

Eat the Week is where Sarah Howells treats her guests to a spread of the week's news. She welcomed food and travel writer Fiona Ryan, ABC journo John Taylor and artist David Hinchcliffe. Continue reading

Daniel Viles shared his poetic prowess with Sarah by transforming this week's headlines into proses. this should be nothing to worry about www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-11/l…ed-by-alp/7406100 The alleged words of an ALP staffer to a now disendorsed ALP candidate (Chris Brown, not the one who hit Rihanna) when he revealed some old convictions I said allegedly Barrie www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/…60507-gop1el.html Scott Morrison denying that he accused Save the Children of being political activists rude to the ambassador www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-11/q…tic-gaffe/7404746 QEII giving her opinion on a Chinese delegation to London cannabis prescription www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-10/m…-in-weeks/7402404 Medicinal cannabis could soon be prescribed by Queensland doctors extinction crisis www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-07/c…imal-list/7392266 49 Australian... Continue reading