(4/10/16) Today marks the opening of the Redcliffe Peninsula Train Line

Since 1895, the Redcliffe Peninsula train line has been proposed, planned and developed. Costing $1.2B, this project was no small task Commencing today, trains will operate, from Petrie to Kippa Ring. The opening of the Redcliffe Peninsula train line marks an important day in Brisbane’s history submitted by /u/brizburn [link] [comments]

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Ethical dilemma over right of intellectually disabled people to have children

Doctors are warning of ethical complexities if a couple with Down syndrome seek assisted reproductive technology. A Queensland couple, Michael Cox and Taylor Anderton, are planning to start a family, but the couple’s parents fear they lack the skills to raise children. Disability advocates argue that they should have the same rights as others in the community.

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