Toowoomba and southern Queensland
Post-bike riders halfway through charity journey
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Eight intrepid motorbike riders have reached the halfway mark of a marathon trip to raise funds for cystic fibrosis.
Inquiry has given up on the Coorong, Greens say
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The Greens have accused members of a Senate inquiry into the Coorong and lower lakes of giving up.
Coorong inquiry impresses irrigators
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Irrigators are happy a Senate report into the Coorong and lower lakes recommends lifting barriers to trading water.
Coorong inquiry backs Government buyback line
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Senate inquiry into saving SA's Coorong region has backed the Federal Govt's stance.
SE Qld records high rain falls
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There has been welcome rain across parts of the south-east Queensland catchment.
Receiver expects quick sale of exporters' assets
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The receiver appointed to two Darling Downs fruit and vegetable exporters says the assets are top quality and they will sell quickly.
Ratepayers charged for undelivered service: council
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The Somerset council in the Brisbane Valley says ratepayers are being charged by a Queensland Government department for a service that will not be delivered.
Landowners to get mine approach advice
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Farm lobby group AgForce says it welcomes planned forums that will explain to Queensland land-holders their rights and responsibilities when resource companies seek access to their land.
Childhood obesity begins well before school: study
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A study by nutritionists at the Toowoomba Hospital, in southern Queensland, has revealed the factors contributing to childhood obesity start well before children get to school.
Trauma surgeons shortage fuelling hospital beds crisis
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The State Government is under more pressure over Queensland hospitals.
Tree branch accident under investigation
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Queensland Workplace Health and Safety inspectors are investigating an incident where a woman fractured her skull when hit by a falling tree branch.
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.
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.
Ex-teacher charged with sex assault
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A former teacher at a prestigious school on the Darling Downs, in southern Queensland, has been charged with sexually assaulting two students.
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.
Food exporters in receivership
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Two Darling Downs companies which export fruit and vegetables have been placed in receivership.
Pigs may uncover healthy food answers
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Researchers say the expression 'eating like a pig' may take on more positive connotations after a study into why certain foods lead to better health.
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.
Growers hope for grain price boost
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Queensland grain growers say they will be no better off than they were 10 years ago if grain prices do not improve.
Soldier to face trial accused of rape
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A 22-year-old soldier has been committed to stand trial on rape charges.
Robertson 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.
Fears worse bushfire season looming
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The Qld fire service says bushfires in Noosa National Park could be the start of a worse than normal fire season.
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