Queensland
Mt Isa Mayor picks up award for sexist comments
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The Mayor of Mount Isa in north-west Queensland has picked up a Golden Ernie Award for suggesting that unattractive women should move to his mining town to find themselves a husband.
Concerns weekend Qld storms to cause more destruction
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Authorities in Brisbane are concerned that storms forecast for the weekend have the potential to cause more damage.
Worker fatigue newest hurdle as Qld braces for more storms
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Authorities are worried that emergency workers will be exhausted if more severe storms hit Queensland's south-east.
Canning recycled water plan 'would save taxpayers money'
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The Qld Water Commission says cancelling recycled water could save taxpayers money.
Crews praised for balcony collapse efforts
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Emergency crews have been praised for their quick response to a balcony collapse on Brisbane's northside this afternoon.
Agencies boycott Gabba Test over CA wrangle
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Global news agencies have boycotted coverage of the first cricket Test between Australia and New Zealand because of conditions imposed by Cricket Australia (CA).
More severe SE Qld weather likely this summer: expert
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A climatologist says the severe storms that hit Queensland's south-east this week could be a sign of things to come.
Clarke misses ton as Aussies bowled out
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Michael Clarke fell just two runs short of his ninth Test hundred when he was last man out in Australia's first innings of 214 at the Gabba.
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.
Tate out of World Cup final
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Kangaroos winger Brent Tate has been ruled out of Saturday night's Rugby League World Cup final against New Zealand with a hip injury.
ACT air passenger numbers soar
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Figures released by the Federal Transport Department show an increase in the number of passengers flying from Canberra to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
More storms forecast as clean-up bill mounts
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The clean-up bill following south-east Queensland floods and storms is tipped to go into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Bligh defends govt company Christmas parties
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The Queensland Premier says it is acceptable for government-owned corporations to hold modest staff Christmas parties.
NZ triple strike leaves Australia reeling
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Australia slumped to 7 for 152 at tea after Andrew Symonds, Shane Watson and Brad Haddin fell in quick succession at the Gabba.
26 injured in Brisbane balcony collapse
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An end of Year 12 celebration for a group of mothers in Brisbane has ended in tragedy with 26 injured when a balcony collapsed.
Rain sparks calls for Qld to quit recycling plans
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Recent rain wreaking havoc in south-east Queensland has renewed a push for the state to cancel plans to use recycled water.
Hussey falls as Kiwis press advantage
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A poor leave from Mike Hussey brought to an end a productive 73-run partnership and reduced Australia to 4 for 96 at the Gabba.
Mum jailed over jail drugs
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A Gladstone mother of two has been jailed after pleading guilty to supplying drugs to her partner in the Rockhampton Correctional Centre in central Queensland.
Tourism operators seek Magnetic Is croc compo
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Townsville Enterprise Limited (TEL) in north Queensland will be seeking about $100,000 compensation from the State Government on behalf of local tourism operators directly affected by a crocodile at Magnetic Island last month.
10 injured in Brisbane balcony collapse
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10 people have been injured, two critically, after a balcony collapsed at Ascot in Brisbane's north.
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
Australia under the pump at lunch
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An inspired spell of bowling from New Zealand paceman Tim Southee had Australia precariously placed at 3 for 60 at lunch at the Gabba.
Man pleads guilty to father's manslaughter
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A man accused of murdering his father at Morayfield, just north of Brisbane, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
