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Qld electricity prices may rise almost 14pc
Electricity prices could rise by almost 14 per cent from July next year, in the third increase in as many years. [MORE]
Mine group up-beat about economic turnaround
A group representing minerals explorers across Australia says it is confident the sector will bounce back from the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Mobile women's health nurses begin work
New mobile women's health nurses have begun work in south-west Queensland.[MORE]
Racing official sees benefits in shake-up
A Queensland country racing official says a $3.6 million boost to racing in the bush will help the sector to flourish.[MORE]
Water begins flowing into Cloncurry dam
The Mayor of Cloncurry, in north-west Queensland, says water has started flowing from Chinaman Creek into the town's dam for the first time in two years.[MORE]
Rural Qld positive amid world financial woes
Despite the global economic crisis, a new survey shows rural confidence in Queensland has improved. [MORE]
Qld beef industry looks to top summer season
Queensland beef producers could be facing one of their best summer seasons in more than a decade.[MORE]
Qld Health rejects intervention influx claims
Qld Health says there's no evidence many Indigenous people are moving to Mount Isa to escape the NT intervention. [MORE]
AgForce warns don't scrap drought aid early
The rural lobby group AgForce says farmers will be left "high and dry" if Exceptional Circumstances (EC) drought assistance ends too soon.[MORE]
Farm group seeks clearer drought aid transition
The Queensland Farmers Federation says transition arrangements for new drought assistance measures need to be improved.[MORE]
Alpha mine persistence shows faith in industry: QRC
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says Waratah Coal's decision to persist with mining at Alpha, in the state's central west, shows a lot of faith in the coal industry. [MORE]
Miner laments Mt Isa child care shortage
Mining giant Xstrata says a lack of child care in Mount Isa is making it difficult to attract and retain young families to the city.[MORE]
Passengers relieved after surviving bus storm ordeal
Passengers say they were relieved and thankful for their driver's efforts after a wild storm in central western Queensland on Friday afternoon blew a bus off the road.[MORE]
Cattle sale may have set new record
A new national sale record for brahman cattle may have been set in north-west Queensland.[MORE]
Council opposes CBD emergency housing plan
The Mount Isa City Council says it will not support a proposal for emergency accommodation in the central business district.[MORE]
Public warned of increased snake activity
The Environmental Protection Agency says more snakes are being reported in residential areas this year, due to good rain in some regions and more food for the reptiles.[MORE]
Teacher scholarships aim to boost bush education
Remote families have welcomed new initiatives aimed at recruiting and retaining teachers to isolated areas.[MORE]
Wild weather blows Greyhound bus off road
A bus has been blown off the road by a wild storm in western Queensland.[MORE]
Timor Air to fly internationally
An agreement has been signed to create East Timor's first international airline.[MORE]
Freight train derailed in north Qld
A freight train has derailed near Charters Towers in north Queensland.[MORE]
Mt Isa siege accused to front court
A 27-year-old Mount Isa man has been charged over a stand-off in the north-west city Queensland yesterday. [MORE]
Xstrata to hand over Mt Isa lead level documents
Mining giant Xstrata says it has agreed to provide documents to the District Court of Queensland about lead levels in the Mount Isa environment.[MORE]
12yr-old arrested after drink-drive court no-show
Police say they have arrested a 12-year-old girl from Mount Isa, in north-west Queensland, wanted for failing to appear in court to answer drink driving charges.[MORE]
Pub charity through the roof for Flying Doctor
A tradition in a south-west Queensland pub has reaped thousands of dollars in donations for the Flying Doctor.[MORE]
Qld Parliament passes new laws for carers
Queensland Parliament has passed legislation that recognises the role of carers, with the State Government supporting an amended Opposition Private Member's Bill. [MORE]
