Around 1998 4ZZZ, 4MBS, and Family Radio started broadcasting from the one installation at Mt Coot-tha. Prior to this 4MBS and Family Radio had merely leased land beside 4ZZZ but then Brisbane City Council decided that having three transmission towers and huts in the one place was an eyesore and encouraged the three radio stations to share facilities. This resulted in the three radio stations developing a company called Broadcasting Park to negotiate with the Council. This company consisted of three shares, one owned by each member station.
Bush docs want more cash
The Rural Doctors Association of Queensland says there needs to be more incentives for doctors to stay working in remote parts of the state.
RDAQ spokesman John Hall says there has actually been a decline in incentives for rural GPs.
He says doctors in rural areas need to be paid more in order for them to remain where they are needed.
Hundreds of people in the central western Queensland region of Barcaldine have raised concerns over the shire’s health services and lack of permanent GPs in the area.
The Rural Doctors say this cause needs action from both federal and state governments.
