Mount Isa and north-west
Arnold gears up for iron man triathlon
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Longreach triathlete David Arnold is continuing his preparations for next year's Australian Iron Man Triathlon titles, after recording a personal best last weekend.
Trauma surgeons shortage fuelling hospital beds crisis
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The State Government is under more pressure over Queensland hospitals.
Property owners cleared of river agreement breach
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The owners of a south-west Queensland property have been cleared of any breaches affecting water flows in the Murray-Darling River system.
Creek to be poisoned in pest fish cull
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The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will dam and poison five kilometres of a far north Queensland creek to stop an exotic fish pest spreading through the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Outback towns urged to get healthy
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Outback communities are being encouraged to get active as part of a health and fitness campaign underway in south-west Queensland.
Police station revamp nearly finished
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Longreach police have this week moved back into their local station as a $2 million refurbishment nears completion.
Changes afoot for weather stations
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The weather bureau says staff will not be forced to leave weather stations in Queensland which have been earmarked for changes.
Chlamydia cases double in Qld over last five years
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Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) says there has been an alarming increase in the number of sexually transmitted diseases reported across the state.
Govt pledges $6m for new truck rest stops
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Queensland Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt says the State Government is planning to build 25 new truck driver rest stops over the next few years.
New owner for Thylungra Station
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One of Queensland's signature grazing properties has changed hands.
Robertson clarifies Townsville hospital overcrowding alert
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Health Minister Stephen Robertson has admitted Townsville Hospital was on alert for overcrowding yesterday, despite telling Parliament it was not.
More child lead poisoning doesn't surprise lawyer
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A lawyer says he's not surprised more Mt Isa children have been found to have high lead blood levels.
'Beauty disadvantaged' call sparks worldwide interest
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The Mayor of Mt Isa says he has received letters and emails from women across the world eager to learn more about the city and possibly move there.
Robertson denies drop in hospital bed numbers
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Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson has dismissed claims of a big drop in the number of public hospital beds.
Task force to look at regional health staff shortages
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Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson says the State Government will do more to attract medical staff to regional areas.
MP backs lifeline for Aramac Hospital
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The federal Member for Flynn, Chris Trevor, has welcomed a Queensland Government decision to continue existing services at the Aramac Hospital, in central western Queensland, for the next year.
Miner wants children's blood lead levels re-tested
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Mining giant Xstrata has urged parents in Mt Isa, in north-west Queensland, to have their children re-tested to find out if high lead blood levels are persisting.
Outback Qld bakes in early heat
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Communities in outback Queensland have been sweltering in hot and dry conditions which have arrived earlier than expected.
Push on to boost federal funding for councils
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Local government grants commissioners from across Australia are this week in Charleville, in Queensland's south-west, looking at ways to improve federal funding allocations to councils.
Jockeys, trainers found guilty of misleading stewards
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Six Queensland jockeys and horse trainers have been found guilty of providing false or misleading statements over an incident in western Queensland earlier this year.
Qld groups welcome interest rate relief
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The REIQ says the Reserve Bank decision to cut interest rates by 1 per cent will boost consumer confidence.
Farm group wants entire 1pc rate cut passed on
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The Queensland Farmers Federation says rural producers should get all of the 1 per cent reduction in official interest rates.
Paramedics' union stages work bans over pay dispute
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The union representing Qld paramedics will start statewide industrial action over stalled EBA negotiations.
Robertson releases Mt Isa lead levels figures
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Health Minister Stephen Robertson has released the latest figures of lead levels in Mount Isa children.
Gulf fishers reflect on tough year
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Gulf of Carpentaria fishermen say it has been a tough year for the industry as buyers opt for cheaper international product, but they are optimistic people will return to buying Australian fish.
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