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Tennis star, philanthropist celebrated in 'Great Fletch' bio
Original Source The late Ken Fletcher was widely known in the 1960s as a larrikin tennis player with the best forehand in the world, who never fulfilled his potential. But his death three years ago hardly made the headlines, and his friends fear his role…
Author: ABC Brisbane
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University of Queensland signs up for next Smart State
Original Source The University of Queensland has welcomed the focus on people in the next stage of the Smart State Strategy, announced at UQ today by the Premier, Anna Bligh. Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield said the next phase’s emphasis on support for researchers would help…
Author: University of Queensland
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Premier Anna Bligh invests millions to chase grants
Original Source QUEENSLAND premier Anna Bligh has put her own stamp on the Smart State agenda by devoting $120 million to attracting huge Federal grants. She is revamping a policy once dominated by her predecessor Peter Beattie in a bid to boost the state’s ability…
Author: The Courier-Mail
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A fortunate life to give
By Stefanie Balogh Billionaire American Chuck Feeney, who has bankrolled much of Queensland’s scientific and medical research, began his philanthropy in secret, writes Stefanie Balogh in New York FRUGAL to the point of eccentricity, Chuck Feeney travels the world economy class, wears a cheap plastic…
Author: The Courier Mail (Australia)