Tag: QLD
Rockhampton murder trial jury considers its verdict
A Supreme Court jury has retired to consider its verdict in a murder trial at Rockhampton in central Queensland.[MORE]
Soldier who committed suicide 'had mood swings'
An inquest into the suicide of a soldier at Townsville's Lavarack Army Barracks in north Queensland has heard the 20-year-old private had mood swings and sometimes liked to be on his own.[MORE]
Jetstar clears plane to fly after health scare
Jetstar says its Airbus 320 plane has been cleared to fly following a health scare on a flight between Brisbane, and Mackay in north Queensland.[MORE]
Wild car ride ends in court
The District Court has heard two teenage drivers raced through red lights on Brisbane's southside before crashing their cars, leaving a passenger with serious injuries.[MORE]
ACCC blocks cancer treatment claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has obtained an injunction against a Queensland man who treats people with cancer.[MORE]
Green group urges solar scheme dialogue
The Sunshine Coast Environment Council (SCEC) says the Queensland Government must consult the solar sector as it creates an alternative solar hot water rebate program. [MORE]
Legal action launched over Xstrata discharge
Mining giant Xstrata says it has been advised the State Government has begun legal action over the discharge of water from a north-west Queensland mine.[MORE]
Rally calls for inquest into Aboriginal death in custody
There are calls for a full coronial inquiry into the death of a young Aboriginal remand prisoner in Brisbane.[MORE]
Policeman testifies about Doomadgee death
A policeman who found Cameron Doomadgee's body in a jail cell on Palm Island in 2004 has given evidence at a North Queensland inquest.[MORE]
Bulls routed for 106
Queensland was dismissed for a paltry 106 in the first innings of its Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia at the Gabba on Thursday.[MORE]
Australian missing off Chilean coast
An Australian sailor is missing off the coast of Chile, two weeks after the nation's massive earthquake triggered a tsunami.[MORE]
Brisbane man waiting for urgent brain surgery
The State Opposition says a Brisbane man has been waiting nine months for urgent brain surgery that was supposed to happen within 30 days.[MORE]
DVD sales raise $1m for charity
The sales of DVDs of last year's Sound Relief concert have raised another $1million for charity.[MORE]
Police negotiate end to Brisbane stand-off
A woman is in hospital and a man is in police custody after a stand-off ended in Brisbane's south.[MORE]
Land provided for Australia Zoo expansion
State Parliament has authorised more land for Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Passengers fall ill on Jetstar flight
Fire and ambulance officers were called to meet a Jetstar flight in Mackay after a number of passengers reported feeling unwell.[MORE]
Minister promises investigation into death in custody
Qld's Corrective Services Minister Neil Roberts has promised an investigation into an Aboriginal death in custody.[MORE]
State rejects council bus takeover
The State Government has rejected a call by Brisbane's Lord Mayor Campbell Newman for it to take over the city's bus network.[MORE]
Titans excited by 'natural' halves
Gold Coast coach John Cartwright is delighted with the pairing of "naturally gifted footballers" Scott Prince and Greg Bird at the heart of the Titans' attack.[MORE]
Police investigate bullying at slain boy's school
Police are investigating the alleged assault of a teenager by a fellow student at the Brisbane Catholic boys' school St Patrick's College. [MORE]
Beware Rudd health plan: LNP
The State Opposition says Australians should be wary of the Prime Minister's national health agenda.[MORE]
Fishing industry still awaiting oil spill compo
Fishermen affected by one of Australia's worst oil spills say they are still waiting for compensation.[MORE]
Flooding prompt call for second levee
A group has been formed in Charleville to push for another levee after last week's record flooding in Bradley's Gully.[MORE]
Push for confiscation of bully devices
The State Opposition says authorities should be able to confiscate technology used for bullying.[MORE]
Parents warned of new child restraint laws
New child restraint laws come into effect from today. [MORE]
