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Violent storms rip through Tweed
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The New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES) says it has received 25 to 30 calls for assistance since violent storms swept through the Tweed Rivers area in the state's north-east.
Gold Coast United sign Jets' Griffiths
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Socceroos defender Adam Griffiths has agreed terms on a three-year deal with new Australian A-League club Gold Coast United, the club said Thursday.
Parents praise ambulance after baby delivered during flood
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A doctor and his pregnant wife have thanked the Queensland Ambulance Service for helping to ensure their baby was delivered during the flooding in south-east Queensland.
Schoolies allowed visitors but not in rooms
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Schoolies will not be allowed visitors at an apartment building in the centre of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Don't blame us: Qld authorities defend flood actions
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Qld Premier Anna Bligh has defended actions taken since last night's downpour in the state's south-east
Woman in labour rescued from flood
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A pregnant woman who was trapped by rising flood waters in the Gold Coast hinterland overnight has given birth to a baby boy.
Soldiers on stand-by as SE Qld mops up
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The Federal Government has offered more soldiers to help clean up south-east Queensland after more deadly storms hit the region.
Gold Coast escapes worst of flooding
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Police say the Gold Coast escaped the worst of the heavy rain and flooding which affected parts of south-east Queensland overnight.
Floods wreak havoc across SE Qld
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Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has activated the State Disaster Management Group as the state's south-east faces its second major storm incident in a week.
Storm-battered SE Qld wakes to more damage
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South-east Queensland residents are waking to flooding across the region after an overnight storm dumped up to 250 millimetres of rain.
Severe storm warning, landslide threat in SE Qld
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The weather bureau has broadened its severe thunderstorm warning across south-east Queensland.
Council may use federal fends for bike scheme
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The Gold Coast has scored nearly $2 million extra in federal funding.
Car washed away over flooded causeway
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A car was washed into a culvert in the Gold Coast hinterland in Queensland this morning.
'Drunk' midnight swimmers fished from Gold Coast surf
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Police have described the actions of two men who went for a midnight swim on the Gold Coast last night as "unbelievable."
More storms forecast after overnight flooding
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Heavy rain has caused some flooding in south-east Queensland overnight.
Brisbane's mayor praises 'superhuman response' to storms
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Brisbane's Lord Mayor Campbell Newman says the emergency response to Sunday's devastating storms has been superhuman.
Ten charged with drug trafficking on Gold Coast
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A major Gold Coast drug syndicate has been busted just days before the start of schoolies week.
AFL holds back on final GC17 approval
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The AFL says it is not yet in a position to give a Gold Coast team the green light to join the competition in 2011.
Gold Coast Mayor seeks GST revenue share
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Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke in Queensland says he would like to see local authorities given a share of GST revenue.
Severe storm clean-up continues
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State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers in Queensland's Scenic Rim region are continuing the clean-up operation after Sunday's damaging storms.
Robbery victim thrown from Gold Coast bridge
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Police say a man was robbed and thrown from a bridge on the Gold Coast this morning.
Qld Govt announces disaster relief for storm victims
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The Qld and Federal Govts have activated disaster assistance for victims of the storm that ripped through SE Queensland.
Massive undies mark prostate cancer conference
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Three giant pairs of men's underwear have been unveiled at a prostate cancer conference on the Gold Coast.
Academic urges internet contract caution
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A Gold Coast academic says people should be vigilant about internet contracts.
Driver accused of being 6 times over the limit
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Gold Coast police say they pulled over a driver whose blood alcohol level was more than six times the legal limit.
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