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Storm relief appeal up to $1.5m
The Queensland Government's storm relief appeal has reached more than $1.5 million.[MORE]
Truckie arrested after cross-border chase
New South Wales police are seeking the extradition of a truck driver from Queensland after a cross-border pursuit in the early hours of this morning.[MORE]
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]
No bail for alleged Gold Coast escapee
An 18-year-old man who was recaptured on the Gold Coast in south-east Queensland yesterday was not required to appear in court this morning.[MORE]
Pair accused of attempted store robbery
Police say armed men tried to rob a Gold Coast convenience store last night.[MORE]
Ladies Masters attracts premier talent
The winners of three of the four major golf tournaments will take part in next year's Ladies Masters on the Gold Coast, in what organisers believe will be a first for Australian golf.[MORE]
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]
Clarke seeks water grid recognition
The Gold Coast Mayor is calling for the Queensland Water Commission to recognise the Gold Coast's input into the south-east water grid.[MORE]
Escapee to front Southport court
An 18-year-old man who escaped from police custody last week is expected to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today.[MORE]
Teens charged over Robina service station robbery
Three teenagers have been charged over the early morning armed robbery of a Gold Coast service station. [MORE]
Hit-and-run accused 'couldn't remember' incident
The District Court in Brisbane has heard a man charged over the hit-and-run death of a woman on the Gold Coast told a friend he could not remember the incident. [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]
Police recapture teen on the run
Gold Coast police have recaptured a teenage escapee who had been on the run since last Thursday.[MORE]
More than 300 baby bats abandoned
A Gold Coast wildlife carer in Queensland's south-east says she is concerned about the future of a species of native flying fox . [MORE]
Schoolies over for another year
The curtain has come down on official Schoolies Week activities on the Gold Coast.[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]
Police link escapee to Gold Coast armed robberies
Police believe an escaped prisoner eluded them again on the Gold Coast yesterday.[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]
Schoolies numbers down on Gold Coast
Gold Coast police say there were fewer schoolies in Surfers Paradise last night than there were last year.[MORE]
Storm warnings cancelled, Qld spared battering
Severe storm warnings for south-east Queensland have been cancelled. [MORE]
Search on after body seen off Surfers Paradise
An air and sea search off Surfers Paradise has failed to find any sign of a body that was reportedly sighted earlier today.[MORE]
Gold Coast Police brace for southern schoolies influx
Police and volunteers on the Gold Coast are gearing up for another busy night of schoolies celebrations in Surfers Paradise.[MORE]
SE Queensland braces for severe storms
South-east Queensland residents are being told to prepare for severe thunderstorms.[MORE]
Govt tight-lipped over Haneef inquiry outcome
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The Government is remaining tight-lipped over the findings from an inquiry into the arrest of Mohamed Haneef.[MORE]
