Friday, 30 January 2015

TOTAL HOURS

Total hours recorded = 86.5 hours

MY FIRST BULLETIN READS:

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FRASER COAST



Friday, 23 January 2015

DAY 14

HOURS RECORDED: 
9am to 5pm (8 hours)

EVIDENCE:


Field Work: *ATTENDED AUSTRALIA DAY POLICE CONFERENCE AND CHINATOWN STATUE UNVEILING*

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Original:

POLICE will be out on the streets and beaches today targeting public drinking and nuisance.
342 police officers have been brought to the GOLD COAST to assist local authorities.
Water patrols will also be at the SPIT and the BROADWATER.

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Original:

GOLD COASTERS are being cautioned against drinking in public today.
POLICE will be out in force to crack down on public nuisance issues and RBTs will be on the roads.
Over 300 officers have been brought to the coast to help out for the day. 


Edited:


GOLD COASTERS are being cautioned against drinking in public today.

POLICE are out in force to cracking down on public nuisance with RBTs on the roads. 
Over 300 officers are on the coast to help out for the day. 

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Original:

As AUSTRALIA DAY celebrations begin police are preparing for a big day today.
Over 300 officers will be assisting local police as they crackdown on drink driving and public nuisance. 


Edited:


It's AUSTRALIA DAY and police are preparing for a big day. 

Over 300 officers are cracking down on drink driving and public nuisance.

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Original:

AUSTRALIA DAY recognises some outstanding members of the GOLD COAST community.
These locals have been recognised for their support and efforts within the community.
A few of the commended recipients include:
Mr CHRISTOPHER MADDEN for being an outstanding educator and mentor.
Mr ALAN BARLOW for his services to veterans.
...and... Ms JANICE BRADNAM for her community health services.


Edited:


Today rewards those in the GOLD COAST community who support and help others. 

A few local recipients include:
Mr CHRISTOPHER MADDEN for being an outstanding educator and mentor. 
Mr ALAN BARLOW for his services to veterans.
...and... Ms JANICE BRADNAM for her community health services.


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Original:

A number of GOLD COASTERs have shown off what being AUSTRALIAN is all about.
The Australia Day Honours list recognises these aussies for their outstanding contributions within the community.
Some of the lucky recipients include:
Mrs DESLEIGH BUTLER for her services to charities.
Mrs BERNADETTE LANE for her help with social welfare.
Ms SUSANNE MACDONALD for her service to SOUTHPORT Surf Life Saving.
...and... Mr PETER McGREGOR for his service to the BURLEIGH community.

Edited:


Some GOLD COASTERS have been rewards for their Aussie Spirit.

A number of locals have recieved awards for their contributions to the community:
Mrs DESLEIGH BUTLER for her services to charities. 
Mrs BERNADETTE LANE for her help with social welfare. 
Ms SUSANNE MACDONALD for her service to SOUTHPORT Surf Life Saving. 
...and... Mr PETER McGREGOR for his service to the BURLEIGH community.

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Original:

Today the 2015 Australia Day Honours list recognises local Aussie heroes.
These awards celebrate achievements professionally, in the community, in defence, emergency services and in acts of bravery.
A few of the commended recipients include:
Mr CHRISTOPHER MADDEN for being an outstanding educator and mentor.
Mr ALAN BARLOW for his services to veterans....and...
Ms JANICE BRADNAM for her community health services. 


Some GOLD COASTERs have made it on the Australia Day Honours list today:

The recipients include:
Mr CHRISTOPHER MADDEN for being an outstanding educator and mentor. 
Mr ALAN BARLOW for his services to veterans....and...
Ms JANICE BRADNAM for her community health services. 

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Original:

The Australia Day Honours List has been released recognising individuals for their efforts-- professionally, within the community , in defence and emergency services and acts of bravery.
Some of the lucky recipients include:
Mrs DESLEIGH BUTLER for her service to charities.
Mrs BERNADETTE LANE for her help with social welfare.
Ms SUSANNE MACDONALD for her service to SOUTHPORT Surf Life Saving.
...and...Mr PETER McGREGOR for his service to the BURLEIGH community.

Wednesday, 21 January 2015

DAY 13

HOURS RECORDED: 
9am to 5pm (8 hours)

EVIDENCE:

Field Work: *INDIVIDUAL WORK FOR TAFE OPENING AND MAYOR PARKING STORIES*


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Original:


THE GOLD COAST CITY COUNCIL launched a new paid parking app today that allows GOLD COASTERs to park with ease.
Mayor Tate says the app allows you to pay as you go...

<GRAB> 

Edited:


The GOLD COAST CITY COUNCIL launched a new paid parking app today allowing locals to park with ease. 

Mayor Tate says the app allows you to pay as you go...
<GRAB>

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Original:


The GOLD COAST CITY COUNCIL today released an app that makes paid parking an ease.
Drivers can now download the PAYSTAY mobile app on a smart phone and pay with one touch.
MAYOR TATE says parking inspectors will have time to focus on other parking issues...

<GRAB>

Edited:


Today the GOLD COAST CITY COUNCIL released an app to make parking easy. 

Drivers can now download the PAYSTAY mobile app on a smart phone and pay with one touch. 
MAYOR TATE says parking inspectors can now focus on other issues...
<GRAB>

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Original:


GOLD COASTER's will have to keep up with the times -- parking meters make way for a new parking app.
The app will allow drivers to pay for only the time stay in a parking spot.
MAYOR TATE says the new system will decrease revenue -- but benefit the public...

<GRAB>

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Original:

A 6 million dollar TAFE has opened in Southport -- featuring new technology and modern facilities.
The capacity of the TAFE has now doubled to hold up to 10,000 students.
EDUCATION MINISTER JOHN-PAUL LANGBROEK says young Queenslanders will have more opportunities...

<GRAB>

Edited:


Southport has welcomed the opening of a 6 million dollar TAFE - featuring new technology and modern facilities. 

It's capacity has also doubled -- holding up to 10 thousand students.
EDUCATION MINISTER JOHN-PAUL LANGBROEK says students will have more opportunities...
<GRAB>


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Original:

SOUTHPORT TAFE has undergone a 6 million dollar makeover.
The new facility will cater for 10,000 students who aim further their studies.
EDUCATION MINISTER JOHN-PAUL LANGBROEK says technology will enhance education within the TAFE...

<GRAB>

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Original:


STUDENTS will be pleased to return to SOUTHPORT TAFE this semester following a 6 million dollar makeover.
The TAFE offers state-of-the-art facilities for 10,000 students.
TAFE QUEENSLAND MANAGER JENNY DODD says the outstanding staff compliment the new facilities...

<GRAB>

Edited:


SOUTHPORT TAFE Students will return to a 6 million dollar facility this semester.
The TAFE has undergone a full make-over - with a new capacity to hold 10 thousand students. 
TAFE QUEENSLAND MANAGER JENNY DODD says the outstanding staff compliment the new facilities...
<GRAB>

Tuesday, 16 December 2014

DAY 12

HOURS RECORDED: 
9am to 5pm (8 hours)

EVIDENCE:

Field Work: None

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Original:

Over 500 jobs will be created locally as a hit TV series films on the GOLD COAST.
The latest installment of MAKO: ISLAND OF SECRETS will start filming as of next year.
SCREEN QUEENSLAND's investing over 1.5 million dollars into the industry -- with an estimated return of over 10 million dollars.
<GRAB>
...that was Art Minister IAN WALKER. 


Edited:

Over 500 jobs will be created when a hit TV series films on the GOLD COAST. 
MAKO: ISLAND OF SECRETS is set to film next year.
SCREEN QUEENSLAND will invest over 1.5million dolalrs into the industry -- with a return of 10 million dollars. 
<GRAB>
ART MINISTER IAN WALKER there. 

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Original:

The GOLD COAST welcomes the big screen as a new TV show will film on location next year...
Following the announcement that the Pirates of the Carribeen series will be filmed in OXENFORD-- a teen tv series called MAKO: ISLAND OF SECRETS will be filmed on the COAST.
Arts Minister IAN WALKER says two other productions will also show off Queensland's film industry... 

<GRAB>

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Original:

HOLLYWOOD is on the GOLD COAST as a popular TV show is set to be filmed in 2015.
The fantasy tv series MAKO: ISLAND OF SECRETS will film on the COAST -- as the major movie series Pirates of the Carribeen begins filming in FEBRUARY at OXENFORD.
Arts Minister IAN WALKER says the screen industry is booming... 
<GRAB>

Edited:


HOLLYWOOD is on the GOLD COAST as a popular TV show will be filmed in 2015.
The fantasy TV series MAKO: ISLAND OF SECRETS will film on the COAST -- as the major movie series Pirates of the Carribeen begins filming in FEBRUARY at OXENFORD.
Arts Minister IAN WALKER says the screen industry is booming... 
<GRAB>

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Original:

A terrifying 16 hour siege has ended in a shoot out at SYDNEY's Lindt Cafe this morning.
Armed police stormed the building at 2am after hearing gun shots inside -- forcing them to act immediately.
Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove says this will not change us... 

<GRAB>

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Original:

The lives of a brave Manager and Barrister have been lost in the SYDNEY SIEGE.
It was believed Cafe Manager Tori Johnson tried to take the gun off of gunman MAN HARON MONIS as he fell asleep.
While Barrister and mother of three, Katrina Dawson tried to protect her pregnant friend during the ordeal.
Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione says we need to stay strong and help others... 


Edited:

The lives of a brave Manager and Barrister have been lost in the SYDNEY SIEGE. 
It was believed Cafe Manager Tori Johnson tried to take the gun off of gunman MAN HARON MONIS.
While Barrister and mother of three, Katrina Dawson tried to protect her pregnant friend during the ordeal - before she was killed. 
Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione says we need to stay strong...
<GRAB>

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Original:

In the wake of the SYDNEY Siege the Australian community has come together in such a difficult time.
17 hostages were held in the Lindt Cafe in Martin Place SYDNEY over night -- as the Siege ended with the sound of semi-automatic guns.
Barrister KATRINA DAWSON, Cafe Manager TORI JOHNSON and Gunman MAN HARON MONIS died in the tragedy.
Opposition Leader BILL SHORTEN says Australians will battle on and move forward...

<GRAB>

Edited:

Since the SYDNEY SIEGE The Australian Community have united.
17 hostages were held in the Lindt Cafe in Martin Place, Sydney -- but it all came to an end with the sound of semi-automatic guns.
Barrister KATRINA DAWSON, Cafe Manager TORI JOHNSON and Gunman MAN HARON MONIS died in the tragedy.
Opposition Leader BILL SHORTEN says Australians will battle on and move forward...

<GRAB>

Monday, 15 December 2014

DAY 11

HOURS RECORDED: 
10am to 4.30pm (6.5 hours)

EVIDENCE:

Field Work: Notetaking - Record of SYDNEY SIEGE


NOTES:
- court buildings shut down
- 9.44am armed hold up began
- 13 hostages in windows
- gunman with beard and headband with white writing
- hostage made contact with SYDNEY radio for 30 secs 'ordered police to move out of the area, had to go and then hung up' (reported according to 9 news)
- tweet saying 'hostage: police should push back from cafe'
- RAY HADLEY talking to hostages as gunman asks for the conversation to go live to air - given a password by hostages over next phone call
- Possible IEP (improvised explosive device)
7News Brisbane </7NewsBrisbane> retweeted
</gbreusch>
Geoff Breusch </gbreusch/status/544300414150008832> Re #MartinPlace says 'there was a Qld connection' to planned terrorist arrest that occurred earlier this morning in Sydney.
- QLD police ordered onto the streets in response to the SYDNEY seige
Lebanese Muslim Assoc President says Australian Muslim leaders meeting to see if community can help:
- lebanese and australian association says these terrorists are after publicity and coverage - 'if he is smart enough to let the people go... he should hand himself over' 'islam is about tolerance'

PM speaks:
* NSW police responding
* unknown motivation for incident
* police and security of utmost professionalism ready and able to respond
* scare people out of being themselves
* contact national security hotline for suspscious activity
* PM Contact with NSW Premier
* business as usual, midyear economic anf fiscal outlook as planned
* disturbing incident ast this time
* NSW police to remain in charge of situation and operation details

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Original:

Negotiators at the Martin Place Siege in Sydney have made contact with the gunman involved. 

It's been over six hours -- an undisclosed number of people have been held in the Lindt Cafe at Martin Place, with only 3 men being released. 
Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione says the gunman's motive is still unknown...
<GRAB>

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Original:


Three people were seen fleeing the Lindt Cafe in Sydney, following a 6 hour siege. 
The siege continues as an armed man still holds a number of people hostage after only letting the 3 men go. 
Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione says Police are doing all they can... 
<GRAB>

Edited:

Three people have fled the Lindt Cafe in Sydney - following a 6 hour Siege.
An Armed man remains in the Cafe holding a number of hostages.
Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione says Police are doing all they can... 
<GRAB>

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Original:


Three men have fled from the Lindt cafe in Sydney where a hostage situation has taken place since 10am this morning.
The men are unharmed and remain in police care while a number of hostages are still inside the cafe.
Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione says the number of hostages is still unknown...
<GRAB>

Edited:

Three men have escaped from the Lindt Cafe in Sydney -- following a hostage situation that began at 10am this morning.
They remain unharmed and with police -- while other hostages are still in the Cafe. 
Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione says the number of hostages is still unknown...
<GRAB>

Friday, 12 December 2014

DAY 10

HOURS RECORDED: 
10am to 5pm (7 hours)

EVIDENCE:

Field Work: *TRAVEL TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS ALONE ON FIELD WORK*


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Original:

GOLD COAST tax payers won't be slugged with higher rates or a levy fee for the 20-18 COMMONWEALTH GAMES.
The Council continues to prepare for the international event with the construction of new facilities.
MAYOR TATE says the council's budget is right on track...

<GRAB>

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Original:

Today MAYOR TOM TATE announced the 20-18 COMMONWEALTH GAMES are on track and under budget.
After winning the bid for the games the GOLD COAST has been preparing with a new hospital and sporting facilities.
MAYOR TATE says everything is running smoothly and on time... 

<GRAB>

Edited:

Today MAYOR TATE announced the 20-18 COMMONWEALTH GAMES budget is on track.
Since winning the bid for the games the GOLD COAST has seen a new hospital and sporting facilities.
MAYOR TATE says everything is running smoothly and on time... 
<GRAB>

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Original:

Taxpayers won't have to fear the 20-18 COMMONWEALTH GAMES.
GOLD COAST CITY COUNCIL says they have enough savings for the event.
MAYOR TOM TATE says there will be no levy as long as he is in power...

<GRAB>

Edited:

Taxpayers won't be slugged for the 20-18 COMMONWEALTH GAMES.
The Council has confirmed they have enough in their budget to fund the games. 
MAYOR TOM TATE says there will be no levy while he is in power...
<GRAB>

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Original:

CIA DIRECTOR JOHN BRENNAN has labelled the agency's policy of interrogations after the 9 - 11 attacks, as 'abhorrent'.
The director has addressed the media for the first time -- since revelations the agency tortured AL QAEDA suspects.
At today's conference he admitted some officers were not held accountable for their mistakes.
DIRECTOR BRENNAN says some of the methods used were unauthorised and unconstitutional... 

<GRAB>

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Original:


The director of the CIA has admitted they tortured terror suspects -- and they defended their results.
The often scathing senate report found the agency misled congress about the effectiveness of the program.
DIRECTOR BRENNAN says the methods were abhorrent -- but they did often produce results...

<GRAB>

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Original:

The CIA has admitted they made mistakes in their interrogations of terror suspects in the wake of the 9 -11 attacks..
The agency has been widely condemned after a report found they used intensive interrogation techniques -- that bordered on torture.
CIA DIRECTOR JOHN BRENNAN says they will learn from the findings...

<GRAB>

Thursday, 11 December 2014

DAY 9

HOURS RECORDED: 
10am to 4pm (6 hours)

EVIDENCE:

Field Work: Interviewed Club Manager Dion Colefax via Phonebox. 


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Original:

Staff will be pouring drinks for the first time in two years since SHOOTERS nightclub burnt down.
The iconic club will re-open its doors tonight at 8pm for party goers to enjoy the VIP event and live international music.
CLUB MANAGER DION COLEFAX says...

<GRAB>

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Original:

Get ready clubbers because SHOOTERS nightclub is back in action tonight from 8pm -- with a VIP grand opening.
The new club has returned after burning down in 2012 -- with new features including exclusive themed rooms.
MANAGER DION COLEFAX says the new rooms will appeal to everyone...

<GRAB>

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Original:

SHOOTERS nightclub will make a comeback tonight as it re-opens its doors for the first time since it burned down in 2012.
The club has been completely re-built and is ready to re-claim its popularity as clubbers flock to the doors from 8pm. 

<GRAB>
MANAGER DION COLEFAX there.

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Original:

It's been 5 months since the downing of MH 17 and the UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT is in AUSTRALIA to discuss the disaster with PRIME MINISTER ABBOTT.
Both leaders want a full investigation into finding out who is accountable for the disaster..
UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT PETRO POROSHENKO says the pro-independence rebels are terrorists...

<GRAB>

Edited:


It's been 5 months since the downing of MH 17 and the UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT is in AUSTRALIA to discuss the disaster with PRIME MINISTER ABBOTT
Both leaders want a full investigation into the matter - to fin those resposible.
UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT PETRO POROSHENKO says the pro-independence rebels are terrorists...
<GRAB>

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Original:

TONY ABBOTT and his UKRAINIAN counterpart have paid tribute to the victims of the MH 17 disaster -- with the two leaders attending a church service in MELBOURNE.
PRESIDENT PETRO POROSHENKO has begun a tour of AUSTRALIA -- with the shooting down of flight 17 dominating the agenda.
PRIME MINISTER ABBOTT says it has been a lengthy process, but the bodies of all AUSSIE victims are identified...

<GRAB>

Edited:

TONY ABBOTT and his UKRAINIAN counterpart have paid tribute to the victims of the MH 17 disaster -- at a church service in MELBOURNE.
PRESIDENT PETRO POROSHENKO is on a tour of the Country wiht a focus on flight MH 17.
PRIME MINISTER ABBOTT says the bodies of all AUSSIE victims are identified...
<GRAB>

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Original:


PRIME MINISTER ABBOTT has confirmed his support for UKRAINE while PRESIDENT POROSHENKO is on a two day visit down-under.
The two leaders discussed the difficulty of investigating the RUSSIAN-controlled MH 17 crash site.
PRESIDENT POROSHENKO says the AUSTRALIAN investigators who first arrived at the crash site were extremely brave...

<GRAB>

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Original:

Alleged killer GABLE TOSTEE is currently using his time on bail to plead his innocence on a BODY-BUILDING forum.
MR TOSTEE was charged with the murder of New Zealander WARRIENA WRIGHT after she fell of the balcony of TOSTEE's Surfers Paradise unit in August.
He has since posted a 2 thousand word explanation of how the night unravelled -- after he met WRIGHT on TINDER. 


Edited:

Alleged killer GABLE TOSTEE is using his time on bail to plead his innocence on a BODY-BUILDING forum.
He was charged with the murder of New Zealander WARRIENA WRIGHT after she fell of the balcony of TOSTEE's Surfers Paradise unit in August.
He has posted a 2 thousand word explanation of the night -- after meeting WRIGHT on TINDER. 

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Original:

GABLE TOSTEE is still protesting -- after being released on bail for the murder of WARRIENA WRIGHT, he's taken to a BODY-BUILDING site to tell his story.
MISS WRIGHT fell off the 14th floor of TOSTEE's Surfers Paradise unit in AUGUST.
On the website TOSTEE used images and audio along with a 2 thousand word paper to describe the events that occurred on the night. 


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Original:

Accused murderer GABLE TOSTEE has logged himself back onto social media in protest of the charges against him.
The accused killer has used a body building site to write a 2 thousand word essay with PICS and AUDIO - showing the evening WARRIENA WRIGHT died.
WRIGHT fell to her death from TOSTEE's 14th floor Surfers Paradise balcony in AUGUST - after they met on TINDER that night.