Tag: QLD
Broncos escape resurgent Cowboys
Denan Kemp's late try helped Brisbane avoid a shock come-from-behind defeat at North Queensland's hands, the home side winning 30-24 in forgettable fashion at Lang Park on Friday night.[MORE]
Man dies after fall from pub balcony
A 24-year-old man has died in hospital after he fell down a staircase at a bar in a shopping centre on Brisbane's southside early Friday morning.[MORE]
Surfers Paradise nightclub wins 'touting' court case
The Court of Appeal in Brisbane has ruled in favour of a Gold Coast night club in case over what is or is not "touting" for the adult entertainment business.[MORE]
Mitchell waves red rag at Queensland
Western Force coach John Mitchell says he is looking forward to continuing his team's rivalry with the Queensland Reds when the sides clash at Lang Park on Sunday. [MORE]
Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder
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It was known as the green fairy for its alleged psychoactive properties, but Australia's only commercial absinthe maker believes the aniseed beverage's reputation is more fiction than fact.[MORE]
Man who murdered parents sentenced to life
A central Queensland man has been jailed for life for the shooting murder of his father and stepmother. [MORE]
Ronchi ruins Bulls' fairytale comeback
Queensland fought to the end but Western Australia prevailed, crushing the Bulls' waning hopes of hosting the Sheffield Shield final at the Gabba on Friday.[MORE]
Fishing boat scuppered on Moreton Bay
A former fishing boat that will form part of an artificial reef in Moreton Bay in south-east Queensland has been sunk two days earlier than planned.[MORE]
AFL lashes out at Bingle's legal team
AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou has taken a swipe at Lara Bingle's legal team as the nude photo saga continues to drag on.[MORE]
Hurley offers 'sympathy' to Doomadgee family
The policeman acquitted of a 2004 death-in-custody on Palm Island in north Queensland has, for the first time, offered his sympathy to the victim's family.[MORE]
SE Qld whipped by strong winds
Strong winds have caused blackouts in parts of south-east Queensland.[MORE]
Commissioner considers Wild Rivers human rights impact
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner says he will look at whether the Queensland Government's Wild Rivers legislation has violated Indigenous people's human rights.[MORE]
Qld government blames contractors for schools' asbestos problems
Queensland's Attorney-General Cameron Dick says contractors, not the Government, are to blame for at least one incident involving asbestos at a north Queensland school.[MORE]
Floods have stretched Qld 's resources: Bligh
Premier Bligh says record flooding in regional Queensland has stretched the state's resources.[MORE]
Fraser touts regional plan benefits
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the Wide Bay statutory regional plan will create a diverse local economy and protect the region's lifestyle.[MORE]
Bulls poised for stunning win
Sheffield Shield finalist Queensland has put itself in position for another stunning Gabba comeback victory after ripping through the Western Australia top-order on Friday.[MORE]
Police officer grilled for second day
The police officer at the centre of a death in custody at Palm Island in north Queensland has denied applying force to the prisoner during a scuffle.[MORE]
Gold Coast sailor still missing after Chile quake
There has been no sign of a 23-year-old Gold Coast man feared missing in waters off earthquake devastated Chile.[MORE]
Burglar on run in north Qld
Police are searching for a man who escaped from a low security prison in Townsville this morning.[MORE]
Public hospitals need more specialist surgery: AMAQ
A group representing Queensland doctors says more operating time in the state's public hospitals should be devoted to specialties like neurosurgery.[MORE]
LNP denies late drinks affected job
State Opposition MPs have admitted drinking alcohol during a late-night sitting of Parliament but deny they were disciplined by the party whip.[MORE]
State Govt's sinking ship
The State Government says a boat to be sunk in Moreton Bay at the weekend has been moved into place.[MORE]
Floods close border tourist road
A south-west Queensland mayor says the main road into South Australia has been closed to all traffic because of flooding.[MORE]
$2m on offer for V8 grand slam
The V8 Supercars bosses have upped the stakes by introducing a grand slam incentive.[MORE]
Flooded school remains closed
Education Queensland says one school in the southern inland has remained closed today because of flooding.[MORE]
