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More powers for transit officers in wake of attacks

PINE RIVERS, May 16: Pine Rivers commuters have welcomed new powers for transit officers but the mother of a man viciously bashed at Bald Hills train station fears they will have no effect.

Student allergies on rise

PINE RIVERS, May 16: Pine Rivers schools are being forced to develop management plans to cope with the increase of students with severe food allergies.

Budget full of promise, but offers little for carers

PINE RIVERS, May 16: Pine Rivers carers are receiving little joy from the Federal Budget with most receiving extra promises but precious little extra money.

• Large families fear rising water costs
• World records give wry smile
• MP says allocations proof of election pledges

A date with victory

KURWONGBAH, May 16: Scott Vitale does not believe the scheduling of the Paralympics' wheelchair rugby final on September 16 the same date he became a quadraplegic almost seven years ago is an omen for his Australian team.

Sisters on state duty

STRATHPINE, May 16: Inside Sportz at Strathpine has again produced a phenomenal number of state players ahead of the National Championships at Caboolture next month.

Athletes test their talents

MORETON BAY REGION, May 16: Disabled athletes from the Moreton Bay region will take part in a cricket competition at the Deception Bay Sports Complex on Sunday.