Tag: QLD
Cyclone off Qld sparks flooding fears
Already waterlogged parts of Queensland could face more flooding from Tropical Cyclone Ului as it moves closer to the coast.[MORE]
London bout confirmed for Katsidis
Australian WBO interim lightweight champion Michael Katsidis will defend his title against London boxer Kevin Mitchell at West Ham United's Upton Park stadium, promoter Frank Warren has confirmed.[MORE]
Marsh forced to hang up the boots
Brisbane Broncos hooker PJ Marsh has been forced into retirement with a serious back injury.[MORE]
Senior officer testifies at inquiry into soldier's death
A senior Army officer has told a Townsville inquiry into the suicide of a 20-year-old soldier that he supports a proposal to close specialised rehabilitation platoons.[MORE]
Cannabis use soars in Indigenous communities
The use of cannabis in remote far north Indigenous communities is increasing, even among children as young as 10, a report from the Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) says.[MORE]
Truckies want left-lane trial ended
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) says a trial forcing trucks to drive only in the left-lane of a Brisbane road should be stopped immediately. [MORE]
LNP pushes for mandatory minimum jail terms
Deputy Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg says mandatory minimum jail terms should be part of the legal system in Queensland.[MORE]
Wade keeps Bushrangers in contest
Victoria capped a fine comeback against Queensland by reaching 9 for 286 at stumps after the first day of the Sheffield Shield final at the MCG.[MORE]
Accused in assault trial denies involvement
A man on Queensland's Gold Coast has continued to deny that he took part in an assault on another man over the theft of 500 ecstasy pills.[MORE]
Teenage LNP federal candidate 'under intense media scrutiny'
The Queensland Leader of the Liberal National Party (LNP), Jean-Paul Langbroek, says a 19-year-old federal candidate will have to deal with media scrutiny.[MORE]
Hastings, Wade offer hope for Vics
teaVictoria recovered from a dreadful first session in the Sheffield Shield final to go to tea at 6 for 141 against Queensland at the MCG.[MORE]
Investors judge Brisbane houses 'least value for money'
A new survey has found investors believe Sydney and Brisbane house prices offer the least value for money.[MORE]
Shand corruption jury considering its verdict
The jury in a Brisbane corruption trial has been allowed to go home for the night and will continue its deliberations in the morning.[MORE]
Last witness at military inquiry into soldier's death
The last of the witnesses is giving evidence at a military inquiry into the death of a Townsville-based soldier at the Lavarack Army Barracks in 2008.[MORE]
Cyclone preparations step up
Two islands off the central Queensland coast are being evacuated with Cyclone Ului forecast to make landfall this weekend. [MORE]
Bulls quicks rock Bushrangers early
Queensland's pace arsenal tore through Victoria's top order to leave the Bushrangers reeling at 5 for 75 at lunch on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield final at the MCG.[MORE]
"Good take-up' at free swine flu vaccinations
More than 55,000 Queenslanders have been vaccinated against swine flu so far at free weekend clinics being held at high schools around the state.[MORE]
Bligh, Newman want help funding public transport
Newman, Bligh want south-east Queensland councils to 'pitch in' to help cover the cost of running public transport.[MORE]
Twin deal starts Reds retention ball rolling
Queensland has kick-started its player retention program by re-signing the Faingaa twins for the next two Super rugby seasons.[MORE]
School takes no bully approach
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Recent schoolyard attacks have led many parents and community leaders to question the current approach to bullying.[MORE]
Cassowary habitat guidelines to aid developers
New development guidelines for protecting cassowary habitat in far north Queensland could give developers more certainty about their projects.[MORE]
Defence probes soldier bashing claims
The Defence Department is investigating the alleged assault of a soldier on a training exercise in the Wide Bay region of south-east Queensland this week.[MORE]
Government close to revealing council merger compo
Queensland Local Government Minister Desley Boyle says she expects to announce which councils will receive compensation for amalgamation costs within weeks. [MORE]
DPI urged to act on dam fish kill
The Qld Opposition says thousands of dead fish have been found at Paradise Dam, west of Maryborough.[MORE]
Drug pushers preying on Indigenous kids
Far north Queensland police say children as young as six are using cannabis in Cape York Indigenous communities.[MORE]
