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Rural Qld positive amid world financial woes
Despite the global economic crisis, a new survey shows rural confidence in Queensland has improved. [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]
Daniel Morcombe reward tops $1m
The reward for information in the case of missing Queensland boy Daniel Morcombe has now topped $1 million. [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]
Man to front court over Gympie home invasion
A 47-year-old man has been arrested after a violent home invasion in Gympie.[MORE]
Fluoride now added to south-east Qld drinking supplies
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says residents in the state's south-east will not notice the taste of fluoride, which goes into drinking water from today.[MORE]
Bligh rejects recycled water pipeline a waste of money
Qld Premier Anna Bligh rejects the recycled water pipeline is a waste of money.[MORE]
Police hunt man after primary school camp assault
Police are looking for a man after four primary school students were assaulted at a camp on the Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Qld police investigate alleged school camp assault
Queensland Police are investigating an incident in which four students were reportedly assaulted at a school camp on the Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Minister sorry for Tourette comments
The Queensland Minister for Sustainability, Andrew McNamara, has apologised to the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia for inappropriate comments he made in State Parliament this week.[MORE]
Speed limit cut on Bruce Hwy black spot
The speed limit on a notorious stretch of the Bruce Highway near Gympie has been lowered in a bid to reduce the road toll.[MORE]
Forest bones identified as missing woman
Human bones found by a bushwalker earlier this month in the Beerburrum State Forest, north of Brisbane, have been identified as the remains of Gail Jones.[MORE]
Harbour crash accused released on bail
The man charged over the fatal boat crash on Sydney Harbour earlier this year has been granted bail.[MORE]
Meeting to stress Traveston dam fight not over
The Liberal-National Party (LNP) has called a public meeting to discuss events since the State Government postponed the building of Traveston dam in the state's south-east.[MORE]
Harbour deaths: Extradited man to face court
The man charged over the fatal boat crash on Sydney Harbour has been brought back from Queensland.[MORE]
Bligh plays down Traveston dam reports
The Qld Govt has played down the significance of new reports on the proposed Traveston Crossing dam.[MORE]
Another Oppn MP ejected from Qld Parliament
Another Queensland Opposition MP has been thrown out of State Parliament as the debate over water policy continues to rage.[MORE]
Man to be extradited over Sydney Harbour deaths
Police are extraditing a man to NSW over the fatal boat crash on Sydney Harbour in May.[MORE]
Garrett releases independent Traveston dam reports
Fed Environment Minister Peter Garrett has released independent reports on the proposed Traveston Crossing dam.[MORE]
Sun Coast fishers relieved at fuel price drop
It is not just Sunshine Coast motorists who are welcoming the recent reduction in fuel prices - lower petrol costs also mean a happier Christmas for the local fishing industry.[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]
Future of 60 Qld-based ABC Learning centres uncertain
The future of 60 ABC Learning childcare centres in Qld remain under a cloud.[MORE]
Senate motion calls for Traveston dam scrapping
The Senate has supported a motion to permanently stop the construction of the Traveston Crossing dam.[MORE]
Govt denies recycled water trigger decision embarrassing
Deputy Premier Paul Lucas denies the QWC decision on recycled water is embarrassing for Premier Anna Bligh.[MORE]
Harbour deaths: Sydney man faces extradition from Qld
A man is facing extradition from Qld over the fatal boat crash on Sydney Harbour in May.[MORE]
