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Norman helps Broncos down Cowboys - Sat, 4 Feb 2012 23:03:18 +1100
Corey Norman led Brisbane to a 28-22 trial victory over North Queensland on Saturday evening.
Blaze crush hapless Hawks - Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:54:51 +1100
Wollongong slumped to the season's biggest defeat in a 91-50 rout at the hands of Gold Coast on the tourist strip on Saturday night.
Charleville levee holds as waters remain steady - Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:20:02 +1100
The residents in the flood-bound Queensland town of Charleville are enduring a nervous night, as they wait to see if the emergency levee keeping back the Warrego River will hold.
GI injured, as NRL All Stars triumph - Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:05:45 +1100
The NRL All Stars defeated the Indigenous All Stars 36-28, but the story of the night was an apparent ankle injury sustained by Greg Inglis.
Smiling Ryu still on top at Royal Pines - Sat, 4 Feb 2012 19:21:01 +1100
The birdies dried up for So-Yeon Ryu on Saturday, but the South Korean still holds a three-shot lead heading into the final round at the Australian Ladies Masters.
Flood inquiry hits back at newspaper report - Sat, 4 Feb 2012 14:29:53 +1100
Queensland's Floods commissioner has attacked a report in today's Courier Mail newspaper, which she says threatens to undermine public confidence in the floods inquiry.
Stars prepare to do battle - Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:48:05 +1100
The third annual Indigenous All Stars game promises a match up between two star-studded backlines looking to get their hands on the new Arthur Beeston Trophy at Skilled Park tonight.
Authorities fear Charleville levee will break - Sat, 4 Feb 2012 07:05:28 +1100
Authorities in Charleville in Queensland's south-west build a second levee in the hope that it will save the town if the first wall collapses under the pressure of the swollen Warrego River.
Premier seeks help as flood disaster unfolds - Sat, 4 Feb 2012 00:09:47 +1100
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says she has asked the Defence Force for help with the state's unfolding flood disaster in the south.
Boomers douse Fire on the road - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 23:54:01 +1100
Bulleen pulled off a convincing 73-63 road win over Townsville in far north Queensland in their Friday night WNBL clash.
Ryu riding high at Ladies Masters - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 20:15:11 +1100
Korean sensation So-Yeon Ryu fired a blistering second round 61 to take control of the Australian Ladies Masters at Royal Pines.
Dam engineers accused of flood report collusion - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:50:24 +1100
Queensland's flood inquiry has heard extraordinary allegations that engineers who controlled Brisbane's Wivenhoe Dam during last summer's disaster colluded to hide the truth.
Hartley Australia's best keeper: Hopes - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:02:04 +1100
James Hopes believes the current national wicketkeeping dilemma "stinks" of selectors waiting for Tim Paine, as he nudged Chris Hartley into the spotlight.
Beetson's legacy to light up All Stars - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 18:33:58 +1100
Preston Campbell admits he will struggle to keep his emotions in check for the All Stars clash, as rugby league gets its first opportunity to pay tribute to Arthur Beetson.
Power play to cut back All Stars - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:55:32 +1100
Indigenous All Stars coach Laurie Daley says his side hasn't focused a great deal on experimental rule changes ahead of Saturday night's All Stars clash.
Three players disqualified at Ladies Masters - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:08:17 +1100
Promising teenage amateur Annie Choi says she is devastated after being disqualified from the Australian Ladies Masters along with her two playing partners for a rules blunder.
Indonesian jailed for people smuggling - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:00:21 +1100
A 28-year-old Indonesian national has pleaded guilty in Brisbane's District Court to people smuggling.
10th Labor MP announces retiring at election - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:49:32 +1100
Pine Rivers MP Carolyn Male has announced she is stepping down at the March Queensland election
$88m contract granted for flooded roads fix - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:35:24 +1100
An $88 million contract has been awarded for road repairs in the Isaac and Whitsunday regions in north Queensland.
Towns on knife-edge as flood risk intensifies - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:28:42 +1100
Floodwaters across southern Queensland are at record levels as hundreds of anxious residents bunker down in evacuation centres.
Flooding hampers missing yachtie search - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:58:02 +1100
There are grave concerns for a 75-year-old yachtsman still missing in the flood-swollen Hastings River on the New South Wales mid-north coast.
Councils set up community disaster website - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:01:08 +1100
Queensland councils are setting up a 'disaster hub' website for residents to access the latest information about a natural disaster in their community.
Qld Party fails to register before election - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:54:47 +1100
Queensland Party candidates will contest the state election as independents, because the organisation failed to officially register as a political party.
Female chimps explore new home - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:15:14 +1100
Rockhampton zookeepers say two new female chimpanzees are settling in very well after being transferred into their new enclosure in the central Queensland city.
Flooding blocks supplies to outback towns - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:04:31 +1100
All towns in the Longreach region in central-west Queensland were isolated yesterday due to floodwaters and road closures.
Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday investment surges - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:02:18 +1100
There has been a 32 per cent increase in investment in the Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday region in north Queensland.
ALP criticised over Sunshine Coast's outside candidates - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:00:05 +1100
Half of the Labor candidates contesting the eight Sunshine Coast seats at next month's Queensland election live in Brisbane.
TV chef's condition improves after fatal fire - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:56:06 +1100
TV chef Matt Golinski, who lost his family in a Boxing Day house fire on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, is slowly recovering in hospital from life-threatening burns.
AgForce CSG stance under fire - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:52:57 +1100
The Wide Bay-Burnett Conservation Council in southern Queensland has accused farm lobby group AgForce of sitting on the fence when it comes to coal seam gas (CSG) exploration.
Councillor quits amid sly-grog claims - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:44:28 +1100
Palm Island Councillor Hal Walsh resigned yesterday in response to an alleged sly grogging incident to the island, off Townsville in north Queensland, involving Mayor Alf Lacey.
Flood-hit councils get disaster funds - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:41:10 +1100
Flood-affected councils across western Queensland are being offered special financial assistance.
Drenching cuts Capricorn Highway - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:36:56 +1100
More downpours in western parts of Queensland's Central Highlands have cut the main highway west of Emerald.
Residents evacuated as floods drench southern Qld - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:33:12 +1100
Residents are being airlifted out of southern Queensland's interior as floodwaters creep to record levels.
Teen swimmer drowns on Gold Coast - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:46:06 +1100
Police on Queensland's Gold Coast are preparing a report for the coroner on the death of a 16-year-old Chinese boy.
Dam engineer continues testimony over 'fictional' flood report - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:40:59 +1100
A dam engineer has rejected allegations he created a false flood report and misled the Queensland Floods Commission.
Record flooding strands NSW residents - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 06:34:26 +1100
An emergency is unfolding across northern New South Wales, with record floodwaters isolating towns and forcing residents from their homes after days of heavy rain.
The cotton capital of Moree in northern NSW has been cut in two by its largest flood in 35 years, and many areas are receiving supplies by air.
Clive Palmer considers turning media mogul - Fri, 3 Feb 2012 01:43:55 +1100
Mining magnate Clive Palmer says he would consider following in the footsteps of fellow billionaire Gina Rinehart and buying significant stakes in Australian media companies.
South Koreans on top at Ladies Masters - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:23:38 +1100
South Korean Bo-Mee Lee shot a 7-under 65 to lead two young compatriots by a stroke after the first round of the Australian Ladies Masters.
Dam engineer accused of fabricating flood report - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:00:01 +1100
Queensland's floods inquiry has accused a dam engineer of fabricating a flood report because he was afraid of what people would think.
Welfare cuts fail to boost school attendance - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:05:31 +1100
An evaluation of a trial linking the welfare payments of parents to the school attendance of their children has found the threat can be effective, but not for long.
Roar out to rattle Mariners - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:32:30 +1100
Brisbane is focused on hurting Central Coast's pre-finals momentum rather than keeping hold of the A-League premier's plate.
Yacht skipper missing in Hastings River - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:53:18 +1100
A search is underway for a Brisbane man missing from a yacht in the Hastings River on the mid-north coast of New South Wales.
Dam takeover prompts calls for water group - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:47:11 +1100
Tablelands Mayor Tom Gilmore says he wants residents to form a local water committee as part of the council's takeover of a state-owned dam in far north Queensland.
Council row erupts amid sly grog claims - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:31:48 +1100
A stoush has erupted within the Palm Island Council in north Queensland after speculation of an alleged sly grog run.
No way out for flood-bound resort tourists - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:26:56 +1100
Tourists have been stranded at a central Queensland resort since Australia Day due to flooding.
Disaster situation declared in southern Qld town - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:02:25 +1100
Premier Anna Bligh has declared a disaster situation at Mitchell, east of Charleville in Queensland's Southern Inland, after an overnight deluge.
Government considers funding implications for historic wages decision - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:32:38 +1100
The Queensland Government says it will assess whether more state funding is needed to help community organisations pay for a historic equal wages decision.
Bligh hails 'gutsy' north Qld on Yasi anniversary - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:16:43 +1100
Premier Anna Bligh has marked the anniversary of Cyclone Yasi with locals in Tully, south of Cairns in far north Queensland.
Korean Ryu early leader in Ladies Masters - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:06:08 +1100
Korean So Yeon Ryu has surged to the lead on 3-under early on the opening day of the Australian Ladies Masters at Royal Pines on the Gold Coast.
Mine growth sparks fears for koalas - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:14:18 +1100
Wildlife researchers say the growth of the mining industry could pose a challenge to central Queensland's koala populations.
Gas boom boosts jobs - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:11:49 +1100
An industry group in Gladstone in central Queensland says the gas and coal export sectors have created more than 5,000 new jobs in the city.
MP backs calls for mine discharge warnings - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:10:31 +1100
The Member for Keppel says he has spoken to Environment Minister Vicky Darling about her department's failure to inform local authorities about mine discharges into the Fitzroy River catchment in central Queensland.
Fraser rejects 'baseless' Palmer claims - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:05:11 +1100
The Queensland Government has rejected accusations of wrongdoing from billionaire miner Clive Palmer.
Qld floods inquiry resumes hearings - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:59:14 +1100
The Queensland floods inquiry has reopened hearings to investigate allegations that Wivenhoe Dam, north-west of Brisbane, may have been mismanaged during last year's disaster.
Elephants could help prevent bushfires, expert says - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:52:42 +1100
Australia could introduce large herbivores such as elephants as part of a radical biological solution to the problem of bushfires and invasive species, says one expert.
Bikie jailed for drug trafficking - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:39:02 +1100
A Gold Coast member of the Finks motorcycle gang has been jailed for selling speed and ecstasy to an undercover police officer.
More floods ahead for western Qld towns - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:36:25 +1100
Southern inland Queensland is facing more serious flooding, potentially worse than 2010's record inundation.
Banana farmers still standing after Yasi - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 07:14:03 +1100
There were six banana trees left standing on Cameron Flegler's farm after the 285 kilometre-per-hour winds tore across the north Queensland coast one year ago.
Surviving Yasi: in their words - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 07:14:03 +1100
A year after Yasi roared ashore and unleashed havoc in north Queensland, residents of cyclone-affected communities look back on the disaster.
Waters rise again in Charleville - Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:07:20 +1100
Authorities in south-western Queensland are closely monitoring rising river levels as flooding is compounded by more heavy rain in the region.
Blood cell therapy gives hope to cancer patients - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:51:16 +1100
A team of Queensland scientists has made a breakthrough in the treatment of throat cancer.
Kewell disgusted as Victory denied at death - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:34:15 +1100
Gold Coast captain Michael Thwaite's first-ever goal denied Melbourne Victory a win in Tasmania, prompting an angry reaction from star-man Harry Kewell.
Families flee as flood isolates town - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 20:11:14 +1100
Two families have been evacuated from a town cut off by the swollen Moonie River in the western Darling Downs.
Palmer unleashes over flood response - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:46:29 +1100
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has launched an attack on the Queensland Government, the media and the flood response during an extraordinary media conference to discuss his latest lawsuit.
Reds hungry to avenge Tahs rout - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 17:59:21 +1100
The Super Rugby champion Queensland Reds will kick off their title defence further motivated to make New South Wales pay for their 2011 "embarrassment".
Rudd says Newman a foreigner in Ashgrove - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:24:08 +1100
Kevin Rudd has weighed into the Queensland election campaign, saying the Brisbane seat of Ashgrove will be a David and Goliath battle between LNP leader Campbell Newman and Labor incumbent Kate Jones.
Tobacco companies are biggest political spenders - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:58:41 +1100
New figures have revealed the political spending of tobacco companies, the mining industry and clubs as they fought to reverse government policy in the past financial year.
$425m sugar ethanol plant gets green light - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:17:27 +1100
A proposed $425 million sugar ethanol plant in north Queensland is set to go ahead after getting council and State Government approval.
Bacteria putting stop to dengue spread - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:14:02 +1100
Researchers say they hope most dengue mosquitoes at Machans Beach, north of Cairns in far north Queensland, will be unable to transmit the disease by the end of the wet season.
Detention order issued against escaped sex offender - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:58:33 +1100
A Supreme Court judge in Brisbane has issued a detention order against a convicted sex offender who cut off his GPS tracking device and allegedly assaulted an off-duty police officer.
Webb misses Masters to focus on majors - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:27:36 +1100
Australian tour boss Warren Sevil has defended Karrie Webb's decision to miss this week's Australian Ladies Masters, a tournament she has dominated with seven victories.
Concerns over cost-cutting at new ABC HQ - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:06:46 +1100
Environmental consultants employed on the ABC's new Queensland headquarters in Brisbane temporarily resigned over concerns that key environmental health measures had been dumped in order to save money, leaked documents have revealed.
Property investors flock to mining town - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 09:26:42 +1100
Investors from around the world are snapping up properties in the central Queensland mining town of Moranbah as the town continues to set records for house sale prices.
Sea cucumber poo protecting coral reefs: scientists - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 09:23:11 +1100
Scientists have found the humble sea cucumber can play an important role in protecting coral reefs from the impacts of climate change.
Charleville flood threat over for now - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 07:44:06 +1100
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says the town of Charleville is breathing a sigh of relief, with the immediate flood threat now over.
Sex offender charged after going missing - Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:30:01 +1100
A convicted sex offender has been charged with multiple offences after going missing from a monitored house in Brisbane.
Charleville floodwaters peak below estimates - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:10:48 +1100
Residents in the south-western Queensland town of Charleville are relieved the worst of the flooding appears to be over.
But authorities are still warning flash flooding is possible from heavy rain expected in the region overnight.
Forty-two people are spending tonight in an evacuation centre in Charleville after Bradley's Gully peaked this afternoon at 2.1 metres.
Tomic charged over Australia Day driving - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:47:02 +1100
Queensland Police have charged tennis star Bernard Tomic over a driving incident on the Gold Coast last week.
Marshall tips JT to shine at six - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:17:48 +1100
Benji Marshall believes the world's best rugby league player Johnathan Thurston will get even better by moving from half-back to five-eighth.
Lions aim to step up - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:56:49 +1100
A confident Brisbane outfit plans to showcase its determination in next month's preseason competition.
Norman, Hunt named as Broncos halves - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:16:02 +1100
Brisbane youngsters Corey Norman and Ben Hunt have been named in the halves for the Broncos' preseason trial against North Queensland at Redcliffe.
Clive Palmer launches $8b suit over rail links - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:16:48 +1100
Mining magnate Clive Palmer is suing QR National for $8 billion, alleging political interference in a proposed development in Queensland's Gallilee Basin.
His company China First has accused the privatised rail company of confidentiality breaches and misleading conduct over proposals for a rail line to link new coal mines with coastal ports.
Sica pleads not guilty over triple murders - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:32:34 +1100
The judge presiding over the Brisbane Supreme Court murder trial of Max Sica has warned jurors against investigating the history of the case.
Fire destroys Gold Coast unit - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:07:09 +1100
Firefighters believe a blaze that gutted a unit on Queensland's Gold Coast this morning began in a bedroom.
Fears sick fish impact spreading north - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:42:17 +1100
A commercial fisherman in north Queensland says sick fish in Gladstone are affecting prices for unrelated businesses across the state.
Insurers defend strata title costs - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:17:39 +1100
Insurers have defended price rises for residential strata title insurance in north Queensland at a federal parliamentary inquiry.
Floods used in social networks study - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:12:20 +1100
A central Queensland researcher will examine the use of social networks during floods and other major events.
Hunt on for croc near school - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:57:47 +1100
Wildlife authorities are searching for a large crocodile in a river near a far north Queensland primary school.
Experts probe trawler sinking - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:56:43 +1100
Authorities will today examine the wreckage of a trawler that sank at Duranbah Beach in northern New South Wales.
Expert says sick Gladstone fish unsafe to eat - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:55:28 +1100
An aquatic medical expert says it is unsafe for people to eat barramundi from Gladstone in central Queensland, because of a disease outbreak in the fish in the local harbour.
Brisbane touted for new naval base - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:48:27 +1100
Brisbane has been flagged as the likely location for a new Navy base.
Man jailed trying to hire hitman - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:32:59 +1100
A Brisbane man was jailed yesterday for trying to procure a hitman to kill his wife's friend.
Charleville braces for flood - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:57:29 +1100
Authorities say floodwaters are rising in south-western Queensland, with a peak in Charleville expected late this afternoon or evening.
More questions over Slipper's spending - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:55:00 +1100
The Department of Finance is under pressure to provide more details of its investigation into entitlement claims lodged by House of Representatives Speaker Peter Slipper.
Singh triple murder trial to begin - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:33:27 +1100
The trial of accused triple murderer Max Sica is due to get underway in the Supreme Court in Brisbane today.
Police find abducted boy safe and well - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:44:19 +1100
A three-year-old boy at the centre of a child abduction alert on Queensland's Darling Downs has been located.
Man jailed for plotting wife's hit - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:46:41 +1100
A Brisbane man has been jailed for trying to procure a hitman to kill his wife's friend.
Forrest shocked by one-day call up - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:26:21 +1100
A year ago Peter Forrest was dumped from New South Wales' one-day cricket team. Twelve months later he is the shock batting selection in Australia's tri-series squad.
Slipper cleared over entitlement spending - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:22:33 +1100
The Speaker of the House of Representatives says he has been exonerated over claims he misspent public money.
Beekmans released by A-League's Gold Coast - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:04:50 +1100
Dutch midfielder Paul Beekmans has been released from his contract with A-League side Gold Coast United on compassionate grounds.
Defence review recommends push north - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:54:16 +1100
As the Defence Department competes with the mining sector for skilled personnel, experts believe the defence of Australia's north may have to be conducted by a fly-in and fly-out force.
Horwill played World Cup with finger injury - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:05:40 +1100
Wallabies skipper James Horwill has revealed he played last year's World Cup tournament with a niggling finger injury.
Mayor on boat in alleged 'sly' grog bust - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:31:37 +1100
Police say they are questioning a number of people who were caught taking excessive amounts of alcohol to Palm Island, off Townsville in north Queensland.
Car crash trio saved in cliff rescue - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:01:02 +1100
Rescuers have freed three people trapped in a car teetering on a cliff near Queensland's southern border.
Alleged fraudster to plead guilty: lawyer - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:08:00 +1100
The lawyer for alleged Queensland Health fraudster Joel Barlow says his client admits his guilt and could be sentenced by the end of the year.
Man walks 40km for help after crash - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:34 +1100
A man has walked 40 kilometres to find mobile phone reception to call for help after a road crash in Queensland's Gulf Country.
NZ crime history checks too late: Opposition - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:20:29 +1100
The Queensland Opposition says it has taken too long to introduce widespread criminal history checks for New Zealand residents working in the state.
Gladstone fishermen demand $20m compo - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:51:05 +1100
A $20 million compensation claim has been lodged in a court in Rockhampton today by fishermen and businesses adversely affected by the Gladstone Harbour development in central Queensland.
Three men shot near Brisbane - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:34:37 +1100
Investigations are continuing at Logan, south of Brisbane, where three men were shot in two separate incidents over the weekend.
Insurers quizzed over rising strata title costs - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:26:44 +1100
Hundreds of angry property owners in far north Queensland have made submissions to a parliamentary inquiry into rising insurance costs.
Farmland protection law takes effect - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:22:06 +1100
New legislation takes effect today to protect Queensland's best agricultural land.
Cracked coal ship moved to Brisbane - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:53:54 +1100
Maritime authorities have moved a damaged coal ship that has been detained off the north Queensland coast for more than three weeks.
Divers find missing man's body - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:49:47 +1100
The body of a French national has been found in the Broadwater on Queensland's Gold Coast.
Qantas plane makes forced landing - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:54:57 +1100
Qantas says no problems have been found at this stage with a passenger jet that was forced to divert to north-west Queensland on Sunday night.
Drenched Queensland braces for more rain - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:45:31 +1100
Forecasters warn more severe weather is headed for central and southern Queensland this week.
Worthington leads as Blaze down Taipans - Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:41:47 +1100
The Gold Coast Blaze recorded a dominant 76-49 home win over the Cairns Taipans on Sunday night.
More rain to soak soggy Queensland - Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:41:01 +1100
More wet weather is expected to drench Queensland this week, despite a deep low moving into New South Wales.
Roar defence again caught napping - Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:58:00 +1100
Ange Postecoglou concedes something is amiss after the Roar again conceded an early goal in a 1-0 loss to Newcastle.
Severe storms lash central Queensland - Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:02:27 +1100
Severe thunderstorms have unleashed near Emerald in central Queensland overnight, forcing authorities to evacuate a small caravan park and some businesses.
Jets stun the Roar in rainy Brisbane - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:47:15 +1100
The Newcastle Jets snatched a surprise 1-0 win over the Roar in a rain-soaked A-League encounter in Brisbane.
Flood threat eases in central Queensland - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:19:09 +1100
There has been a downgrade in the amount of rain forecast to fall over western and south-east Queensland this weekend, easing fears of a repeat of record falls recorded in the past 24 hours.
Canberra downs Roar to clinch W-League title - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:51:23 +1100
Canberra United proved too strong for Brisbane Roar in the W-League grand final, winning 3-2 in a thriller at McKellar Park.
Lightning overhaul Thunder - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:07:30 +1100
Adelaide Lightning produced a stunning final quarter to beat the Thunder 63-52 in their WNBL game at Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre.
Central Queensland on flood alert - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:37:22 +1100
Authorities are on alert in central Queensland where a monsoonal low is expected to cause heavy rain this weekend.
Aussie lifesavers helping Vietnam beachgoers - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:39:46 +1100
As thousands of West Australians swarm to the beach this summer, they will be watched over by dedicated surf lifesaving volunteers.
Man denied bail over alleged ram raids on MPs - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:37:26 +1100
A man charged over two ram raids that targeted central Queensland Labor politicians has been refused bail.
United and Mariners match postponed - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:34:08 +1100
The A-League match between Gold Coast United and Central Coast Mariners at Skilled Park has been postponed.
Man facing assault charges 'snapped' over noise - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:28:42 +1100
A court has heard a man charged over an assault at a Rockhampton recycling plant "snapped" when he heard an excavator in the early hours of the morning.
Hala headed for surgery - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:12:30 +1100
Bright young Brisbane forward David Hala will undergo surgery on his foot next week and is expected to be sidelined for 10 weeks.
Grave fears for missing Gold Coast woman - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:08:07 +1100
Police hold grave fears for a woman who has been missing from the Gold Coast hinterland for more than a week.
Qld Health restructure plans upset union - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:58:03 +1100
The union representing the state's health workers will go to the Industrial Relations Commission to try to ensure that members get a fair say on the restructure of Queensland Health.
Lui injured at Cowboys training - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:56:56 +1100
Controversial North Queensland signing Robert Lui will undergo scans after suffering a knee injury at training.
Car drags police officer along Brisbane road - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:54:43 +1100
A police officer has been injured by a driver who sped off while being breath tested at Indooroopilly on Brisbane's westside.
Yasi still taking a toll on north Queensland jobs - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:08:15 +1100
An economist says the aftermath of Cyclone Yasi is still having an effect on employment figures in north Queensland.
Charleville flood threat eases - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:30:49 +1100
The Warrego River is falling at Charleville in Queensland's south-west but authorities say residents still need to prepare for possible flooding.
7 hurt in car crashes in far north Qld - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:50:37 +1100
Seven people are in hospital after two separate crashes in far north Queensland overnight.
Winds, rain expected to lash Gulf Country - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:17:34 +1100
Winds of up to 100 kilometres per hour are expected in north-west Queensland's Gulf Country coast today as a deep monsoon trough moves towards Mount Isa.
Teen dies after being hit by car - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:15:20 +1100
A 17-year-old youth has been killed in a road accident at Gladstone, in central Queensland, last night.
LNP on track for election win: poll - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:33:48 +1100
The Queensland Government's popularity has improved marginally, but it would still suffer a massive defeat at the hands of the Liberal National Party, according to the latest opinion poll.
Soaked Queensland counts cost after deluge - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:46:09 +1100
South-east Queensland is counting the cost of its second major deluge in recent days, with falls of up to 100 millimetres per hour recorded this morning in both the Gold and Sunshine Coast regions.
Tomic considering complaint against police - Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:02:02 +1100
Rising tennis star Bernard Tomic says he is considering whether to lay a complaint against Gold Coast police after being issued with two traffic infringement notices on Australia Day.
Queensland MPs' properties ram-raided - Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:54:25 +1100
Police have charged a Rockhampton man over ram raids on properties belonging to two central Queensland Labor MPs.
Newman rules out Katter coalition - Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:18:28 +1100
Queensland's election hostilities began in earnest today, with Campbell Newman accused of trying to buy his way into Parliament and the LNP leader himself ruling out a coalition deal with maverick independent Bob Katter.
Man dies in crash south-west of Brisbane - Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:01:21 +1100
A 76-year-old man has been killed in a crash near Boonah, south-west of Brisbane.
LNP attacks new CMC appointment - Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:07:04 +1100
Liberal National Party leader Campbell Newman has criticised the State Government's decision to appoint a new CMC head now that the election date has been set.
Queenslanders honoured in Australia Day list - Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:12:23 +1100
Forty-six Queenslanders have been named in today's Australia Day honours list, including solo sailor Jessica Watson.
Wild weather threat eases in Queensland - Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:16:23 +1100
Emergency authorities are breathing a sigh of relief as the threat of more wild weather eases.
Crocs make it four in a row - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:08:34 +1100
Townsville Crocodiles registered their fourth straight win by defeating the Adelaide 36ers 79-69 in a dour affair at The Swamp.
Smith, Hornby out of All Stars clash - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:55:09 +1100
Cameron Smith and Ben Hornby have been ruled out of the NRL All Stars team with injury.
Bligh's poll timing sparks outcry - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:20:50 +1100
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh is facing criticism for firing the starter's pistol on the state election campaign, shoving aside local council elections in the process.
Read more about the upcoming election on the ABC's Queensland Votes website.
No respite forecast for sodden Queensland - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:41:22 +1100
Authorities say more heavy rain is on the way in Queensland as residents mop up after this week's drenching.
Parts of the south-east have been hit with rainfall of more than 400 millimetres over the past couple of days. Homes have been evacuated, roads flooded and several rescues carried out.
In one dramatic incident, a New South Wales family was rescued from floodwaters south of Brisbane after their GPS unit led them down the wrong road.
Tonga faces Origin ban - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:49:29 +1100
Esi Tonga will be given an opportunity to explain why he should not be banned from playing Origin after his "no show" at Queensland's emerging camp.
Flood inquiry extended after emails emerge - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:50:45 +1100
The deadline of the inquiry into Queensland's 2011 floods has been extended after new allegations emerged questioning the management of Wivenhoe Dam in the lead-up to the disaster.
Petrol price fuels call for more competition - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:16:50 +1100
The RACQ's annual fuel price report has revealed far north Queensland motorists had the biggest rise in fuel prices across the state last year.
Qld mayors angry over election delay - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:40:38 +1100
Many of the state's mayors say they are disappointed the State Government has decided to delay council elections.
Police probe child abduction bid - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:44:24 +1100
Police are looking for a man who tried to abduct a nine-year-old girl at Gladstone in central Queensland.
Charleville nervous as Warrego River rises - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:31:56 +1100
Authorities are keeping a close watch on the rising Warrego River in south-west Queensland, as the deluge across the state's south continues.
CMC to investigate UQ enrolment scandal - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:21:09 +1100
The Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) has launched an investigation into an enrolment scandal at the University of Queensland (UQ).
Potential mine sites face bird survey - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:55:27 +1100
A conservation group is to survey the Galilee Basin, in central western Queensland, to map bird species in the area.
LNP to start favourite for March poll - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:33:32 +1100
The Liberal National Party (LNP) leader Campbell Newman will try to return the conservatives to power for the first time in 13 years in the March election.
Bank glitch hits Qld Health pay packets - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:05:25 +1100
The State Government says no Queensland Health staff have been paid today due to a glitch with the Commonwealth Bank.
Queensland to vote on March 24 - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:40:28 +1100
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced the state will go to the polls on March 24 after she was forced to give the state's floods inquiry more time to consider new evidence.
Three face court over oil spill - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:50:22 +1100
Three men have appeared in court over an oil spill in the Brisbane River.
Councils 'up to' getting more planning power - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:16:54 +1100
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) says councils can be trusted with more autonomy.
Inquest to probe gymnast's death - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:15:21 +1100
A pre-inquest conference into the death of north Queensland gymnast Michelle Maitland will begin today in Cairns in far north Queensland.
Soldiers head home from Afghanistan - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:14:06 +1100
The Defence Force says more than 500 soldiers based in Townsville, in north Queensland, will be returning home from Afghanistan in the next two months.
Rain brings chaos to soaked south-east Qld - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:05:51 +1100
Queensland's Gold Coast experiences more flash flooding as the heavy rain which has soaked the south-east of the state moves onto the coastline.
Situation deteriorating in flooded south-east Qld - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:51:37 +1100
Emergency Management Queensland says torrential rain that has caused chaos around the state's south-east on Tuesday is only going to get heavier.
Hundreds of millimetres of rain has been dumped across the Gold and Sunshine coasts and Brisbane, bringing flash flooding, landslips and hundreds of road closures.
Evacuation centres have been opened at Narangba and Deception Bay, north of Brisbane, with about a dozen homes evacuated in Burpengary.
Black Hawks return to the sky - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:30:18 +1100
The Army has returned its fleet of more than 30 Black Hawk helicopters to the sky after they were grounded last week due to safety concerns.
Flood inquiry to re-examine Wivenhoe operation - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:23:01 +1100
Queensland's Floods Commission of Inquiry will hold extra hearings next week to re-examine the operation of Wivenhoe Dam during last January's deluge.
St Marys wants AFL review of blanket footy bans - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:17:06 +1100
St Marys Northern Territory Football League club will ask the AFL to review a rule that almost brought the career of one of its stars to an end.
Roar drop Berisha appeal - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:43:12 +1100
Brisbane Roar have decided against appealing a one-match ban imposed by Football Federation Australia on key striker Besart Berisha.
Newman denies latest property claims - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:57:12 +1100
The Liberal National Party is fending off fresh claims about leader Campbell Newman's family investments.
Dogs to get new Logan HQ - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:32:12 +1100
Greyhound racing in south east Queensland is to get new headquarters south of Brisbane.
Schools to embrace Daniel Morcombe safety scheme - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:28:30 +1100
The Daniel Morcombe child safety program will be introduced into schools across Queensland in April.
Scooter rider injured in crash - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:21:23 +1100
A man is in a critical condition after his motorised scooter and a van collided on the Sunshine Coast.
LNP unveils development policy - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:42:14 +1100
The Liberal National Party (LNP) has released its strategy for the property and construction sector.
Oil spill charges possible - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:17:17 +1100
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) says about half of the oil spilt during a re-fuelling operation in the Brisbane River has been recovered.
Homes flooded as SE Queensland cops drenching - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:04:15 +1100
Homes are being evacuated north of Brisbane as widespread torrential rain causes flooding across south-east Queensland.
LNG project promises 9,000 jobs - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:55:48 +1100
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) proponent says its massive gas project off Gladstone, in central Queensland, will create about 9,000 jobs during construction.
Decision looms on cracked coal ship - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:53:32 +1100
Maritime authorities say they still have not decided what to do about a coal ship that has been detained off the north Queensland coast for almost three weeks.
Community unites to help storm victims - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:52:21 +1100
A north-west Queensland community has rallied to help residents forced from their homes after a violent storm.
Woman to front court over motel death - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:51:20 +1100
A woman is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court this morning charged over the death of a man at a Gold Coast motel three years ago.
Crash sparks call for better skydiver education - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:48:01 +1100
The Australian Parachute Federation (APF) has recommended more education for skydivers after an investigation into an accident in far north Queensland last year.
Meat exporters forced to consider alternative markets - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:48:01 +1100
Australian boxed beef appears to be losing its competitive edge due to the weak American dollar.
Big Day Out defends Kanye's late set - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:36:24 +1100
Organisers of the Big Day Out have been quick to point out that a 45-minute delay in the start of Kanye West's set on the Gold Coast on Sunday was caused by equipment damage following a sudden storm.
Mistake puts quarantined buses back in service - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:19:54 +1100
Brisbane City Council has apologised for accidentally allowing 25 potentially defective buses back on the road.
Monkey gives birth after kidnap ordeal - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:00:20 +1100
A tiny rare monkey that was stolen from a Brisbane zoo has become a mother for the first time.
SA says Murray-Darling plan doesn't hold water - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:48:25 +1100
South Australia looks set to reject the Murray-Darling Basin Plan before it is even finalised, with Premier Jay Weatherill saying river flows allocated to the state in the draft plan are woefully inadequate.
Ange predicts tightest ever finals - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:08:53 +1100
Roar coach Ange Postecoglou thinks this year's A-League finals series could be the most competitive in the league's history.
Feedback sought on Cape York heritage listing - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:49:16 +1100
The State Government says it wants to know what residents across Queensland think about a possible World Heritage listing for Cape York in the state's far north.
Oil spill closes ferry service - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:21:20 +1100
Authorities are trying to clean up five tonnes of fuel oil which has spilled into the Brisbane River.
Rapist jailed for violent home invasion - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:17:50 +1100
A DNA discovery leads to a convicted rapist being jailed for 16 years, nearly two decades after carrying out a brutal home invasion in Victoria's north-east.
Bligh warns of poll date wait - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:05:58 +1100
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says she will let voters see the final report of the Flood Commission before she calls a state election.
Tired new dads a safety risk: study - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:39:43 +1100
Fathers of new babies are often so tired they pose a safety risk at work and on the road, a new study has found.
Erosion check as king tide passes - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:38:27 +1100
Lifeguards are checking beaches on Queensland's Gold Coast for erosion after this morning's king tide.
Origin seals LNG deal with Chinese oil giant - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:22:13 +1100
Chinese oil company Sinopec has finalised a deal to boost its stake in a major liquefied natural gas project in Queensland, in the largest gas supply agreement in Australian history.
Ray bites boy at theme park - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:18:52 +1100
A six-year-old boy has been bitten on the finger by a stingray at a theme park on Queensland's Gold Coast.
Miner hurt in underground mishap - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:17:34 +1100
A mine worker is in a serious but stable condition after fracturing his arm at a central Queensland mine site.
Election speculation mounts in phoney campaign - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:36:30 +1100
Queensland's phoney state election campaign is escalating as speculation mounts about when Premier Anna Bligh will call the election.
Outback family immersed in rainfall readings - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:22:06 +1100
A central Queensland grazing family has been recognised for more than 120 years of weather observation.
New school year, new national curriculum - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:51 +1100
The Queensland Government says the new school year begins with one of the biggest education reforms in Australian history.
Santos pushes ahead with LNG exports - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:44:06 +1100
Santos says it is on track to start liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Gladstone, in central Queensland, in 2015.
Obesity weighing down mine industry - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:42:50 +1100
Health experts say Queensland's population is getting fatter due in part to the mining industry.
Gold Coast braces for king tide - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:42:50 +1100
A king tide due to hit the Gold Coast this morning but is not expected to do much damage.
Police investigate suspected murder suicide - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:31:13 +1100
A man remains in a critical condition in a Brisbane hospital after a suspected murder suicide in the Wide Bay region.
Bus timetable back on track - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:13:56 +1100
The Brisbane City Council says engineers have cleared gas powered buses to return to service today.
Australia running on 3-speed economy - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:36:00 +1100
New research shows the Reserve Bank is faced with an economy that is running at three different speeds, with resource-rich WA the standout.
Storm buffets north west town - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:23:40 +1100
The rural township of Hughenden in Queensland's north west is cleaning up this morning after a violent storm lashed the region.
11 flee suspicious blaze - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:12:58 +1100
Authorities are investigating whether an electrical fault caused a fire that destroyed a Cairns home last night.
Thunder hold off Flames - Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:56:10 +1100
The Thunder held on for a thrilling 71-69 victory over the Sydney Uni Flames at the Logan Metro Stadium on Sunday.
Shoot-out sends Roar into W-League final - Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:12:33 +1100
Brisbane will play Canberra in next week's W-League grand final after the Roar beat Sydney on penalties in a dramatic semi-final on Sunday.
Berisha affected by drama: Postecoglou - Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:19:30 +1100
Brisbane Roar coach Ange Postecoglou says striker Besart Berisha's hellish week has taken an emotional toll on the Albanian international.
Watson rival completes solo sailing voyage - Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:25:02 +1100
Dutch teenager Laura Dekker has unseated Jessica Watson as the youngest person to sail solo around the world.
Crocs beat Hawks on the buzzer - Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:40:07 +1100
Eddie Gills drained a buzzer-beater to give the Townsville Crocodiles a thrilling 65-63 NBL home win over the Wollongong Hawks on Saturday night.
Queensland moves to wipe out puppy farms - Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:38:21 +1100
The Queensland Government is moving to wipe out puppy farms in the state, saying time is running out for unscrupulous dog farmers.
Major coal dam gets green nod - Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:32:50 +1100
A major dam and pipeline to support the coal industry in central and northern Queensland has won environmental approval.
Reds ahead of Test ambitions for McKenzie - Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:25:20 +1100
Ewen McKenzie has put a desire to build a Queensland Reds dynasty before his Wallabies ambitions by re-signing until the end of 2014.
Thunder storms the Capitals in WNBL finals charge - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:02:23 +1100
The Logan Thunder have eased to a 13-point win over the Canberra Capitals at AIS Arena to kickstart their charge towards the WNBL finals spots.
187yo shipwreck found off Gladstone - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:04:07 +1100
Divers find the remains of a convict and troop transporter which sank off the Queensland coast 187 years ago.
Car hitting tilt train sparks call for audible warnings - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:30:24 +1100
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has renewed calls for a radio transmitter warning system at level crossings, after a car was hit by a tilt train in north Queensland.
'Legend' honour for Aussie bikini pioneer - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:34:04 +1100
The woman who introduced the bikini to Australian beaches has officially become a "legend".
Tourism body backs fracking fight - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:56:25 +1100
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is siding with protesters against coal seam gas, demanding better industry consultation.
Family welcome killer's life sentence - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:58:15 +1100
The central Queensland parents of a murdered Gladstone woman say a life sentence given to their daughter's killer will help the family move on.
Queensland Museum opens doors after $14m revamp - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:44:53 +1100
A $14 million upgrade of the Queensland Museum at South Bank in Brisbane has been completed.
Driver injured after tree falls on truck - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:43:33 +1100
A central Queensland truck driver has been badly injured in a freak accident near Duaringa.
19yo critically injured in Curra car crash - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:42:17 +1100
A 19-year-old man is in a critical condition after a car crash at Curra, north of Gympie.
Newstead building set alight for second time - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:47:27 +1100
A vacant commercial building in Brisbane's inner city has been damaged by fire for the second time this month.
Katter's son approached to run for LNP - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:39:17 +1100
The LNP has confirmed it approached the son of Federal MP Bob Katter about running in the Queensland state election.
High Australian dollar hits backpackers' industry - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:35:55 +1100
The high Australian dollar is taking its toll on the lucrative backpacker market, affecting backpackers' spending, their movements, and employment periods.
New housing rates rise in regional Qld - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:29:18 +1100
New Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show positive growth in regional Queensland, the state's peak housing and construction body says.
Man charged over death on Gold Coast - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:04:15 +1100
A 54-year-old Gold Coast man has been charged with murdering another man at Arundel early on Friday morning.
Berisha banned for one A-League match - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:30:27 +1100
Roar striker Besart Berisha may be pained by his last-match brain snap but he will have to wait another week to redeem himself after receiving a one-match suspension.
Man sentenced to life for killing ex-partner - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:34:00 +1100
A Gladstone man found guilty of murdering his ex-partner has been sentenced to life in prison.
Queensland banana glut hits Territory growers - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:50:08 +1100
The largest banana farm in Darwin will not sell fruit interstate during the peak of the season in the next few weeks unless prices go up.
Luxury items seized from alleged Qld fraudster - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:13:27 +1100
More luxury items have been seized after the arrest of alleged Queensland Health fraudster Joel Barlow.
Ultralight plane crashes in north Queensland - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:11:01 +1100
A young boy is among three people who were seriously injured when an ultralight plane crashed in north Queensland this afternoon.
Chambers seals NRL deal to return to Storm - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:58:33 +1100
Will Chambers will return to his former NRL club Melbourne after a two-year dalliance with rugby union.
Call to recognise 'first peoples' in Constitution - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:51:10 +1100
The debate about formal recognition for Indigenous Australians in the Constitution is set to flare with the release of a report from the panel advising the Government on the issue.
Report names Australia's deadliest highways - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:22:46 +1100
Queensland's Bruce Highway has been named as one of Australia's most dangerous stretches of major road.
TV executive killed in car crash - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:23:21 +1100
Queensland's road toll is more than double what it was this time last year after a horror 24 hours.
Car clipped by tilt train at crossing - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:20:55 +1100
A driver escaped serious injury after his car was hit by a tilt train at a level crossing in north Queensland this morning.
Queensland mums 'uninformed about caesareans' - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:14:56 +1100
A new study from Queensland says it is doctors, not mothers, who are responsible for the rising rate of babies born by caesarean section in Australia.
Damaged coal carrier detained off Queensland - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:11:11 +1100
A Liberian-registered bulk carrier has been detained off the coast of north Queensland after cracks were discovered in its hull.
Authorities say the the carrier is loaded with 67,000 tonnes of coal but is not posing a threat to the environment.
Historic coach destroyed by fire - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:09:42 +1100
A man has been charged over a fire that destroyed a unique piece of Australian history in Brisbane yesterday.
Report advises on Indigenous constitutional recognition - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:52:29 +1100
The Federal Government will today receive the recommendations from an expert panel about how best to recognise Indigenous people in the Constitution.
Seven hurt in Brisbane tunnel crash - Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:50:08 +1100
Seven people have been hurt in a head-on car crash in the Nundah tunnel in Brisbane's north.
Authorities say a 16-year-old girl was driving a ute which crossed onto the wrong side of the road and smashed into a small four-wheel drive.
Jet ski, clothing seized from alleged Qld Health fraudster - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:18:43 +1100
The Crime and Misconduct Commission says it has seized about $12 million worth of assets from alleged fraudster Joel Barlow.
Dread of red tape outweighs selling the farm - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:39:45 +1100
Australia's largest beef cattle company says it welcomes foreign investment in the nation's agricultural sector but it is cautious about too much government red tape.
Molony to bow out as Mt Isa mayor - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:41:39 +1100
Mount Isa Mayor John Molony has announced he will not be seeking re-election.
