Tag: QLD
Crews free humpback caught in shark net
Marine rescue crews have freed a whale that was entangled in a shark net off the Gold Coast. [MORE]
Pyne warns of Labor 'mongoose and cobra' coalition
Liberal MP Chris Pyne warns Labor's attempt to get the three rural independents onside could lead to an unstable government.[MORE]
Raiders dash Broncos' finals dream
The Broncos miss the finals for the first time in 19 seasons as the Raiders seal their spot in the final eight with an 18-16 win in Brisbane.[MORE]
Clem7 bosses collect $1m in bonuses
Five executives of the company that operates Brisbane's Clem7 tunnel have received bonuses totalling more than $1 million.[MORE]
Lions appoint two new directors
The Brisbane Lions have appointed two new directors in the wake of former chairman Tony Kelly standing down from the AFL club's board.[MORE]
Socceroos focus brings Djite home
While most Australian players still see the path to Socceroos selection paved smoother overseas, Bruce Djite rates his A-League return as crucial to his international dreams.[MORE]
Man dies in tractor accident
A man, 36, has been killed when his tractor and trailer rolled on a private property at Giru south of Townsville in north Queensland.[MORE]
'No fix for homelessness without drug, alcohol prevention'
A national conference on homelessness has been told the problem will not improve until more money is provided to drug and alcohol prevention.[MORE]
Shark alert sounded from Noosa to Hervey Bay
The Sunshine Coast Rescue helicopter has alerted lifeguards to a large group of tiger sharks spotted just north of Noosa.[MORE]
Catholic school evacuated because of smell
Students at a Brisbane Catholic school have been allowed back into their classrooms after buildings were evacuated because of a strange smell.[MORE]
Former teacher jailed for photographing nude teenager
A former teacher from Mackay in north Queensland has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for taking nude photos of a teenage girl. [MORE]
'Potent' Katter's arm twisted by Rudd
Bob Katter says former PM Kevin Rudd twisted his arm in behind-the-scenes negotiations to secure his backing for a Labor government.[MORE]
Brisbane braces for Cuban invasion
Cuba's national ballet company to perform Don Quixote as part of what promoters call a 'Cuban cultural invasion'.[MORE]
Australia-wide shortage of type-O blood, says Red Cross
The Australian Red Cross (ARC) Blood Service says there is a national shortage of type-O blood.[MORE]
Mackay homelessness 12 times national average
Homelessness Australia says the rate of homelessness in Mackay is more than 12 times the national average.[MORE]
Minister rebuffs call for mining town funding
Queensland Infrastructure Minister Stirling Hinchliffe says mining industries should be investing in mining infrastructure in regional communities rather than the State Government.[MORE]
Overturned truck forces highway lane closure
The Bruce Highway in central Queensland is expected to remain partially closed until midday today.[MORE]
Election deadlock forces rural infrastructure delays
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) says the Commonwealth's caretaker mode is placing financial strain on councils.[MORE]
Dad admits plea that cost Labor was untrue
A father whose comments have been blamed for costing Labor the election admits his health system plea was not entirely truthful. [MORE]
Tribunal orders surgeon to retire
A Gold Coast surgeon has been ordered to retire permanently from medical practice.[MORE]
Most 'Go cards' given away not yet used
The Queensland Government and the Opposition have opposite interpretations of a recent "Go Card" giveaway in the south-east.[MORE]
Webb and Maitua join Eels
Parramatta has confirmed the signings of North Queensland prop Carl Webb and former Canterbury and Cronulla back rower Reni Maitua for the 2011 NRL season.[MORE]
Man stabbed in abdomen
A man is in a serious condition on Queensland's Gold Coast after being stabbed.[MORE]
Men charged with alcohol, firearms offences
Three men will face court on Mornington Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria after alcohol and a gun were found in a boat.[MORE]
Courts won't apply new sex offender laws: Opposition
The Queensland Opposition has welcomed new sex offender laws but says Queensland's courts are too weak to implement them.[MORE]
