Townsville and north Queensland
Rescue officer testifies at missing yacht trio inquest
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The inquest into the disappearance of three men from a yacht sailing off north Queensland has heard evidence from the rescue officer who was the first person to board the catamaran.
Reynolds angry over safe haven bureaucratic bungle
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The Member for Townsville and Speaker of the House has attacked his own government for bureaucratic incompetence.
Canegrowers still seeking sweeter deal
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Canegrowers and CSR are still locked in negotiations over costs incurred by growers after the closure of the Pioneer Mill in the Burdekin.
Rescue crew to testify at missing yacht trio inquest
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A coronial inquest into the disappearance of three Western Australian men from a catamaran off Townsville in north Queensland will hear evidence from the first rescue crew to board the yacht.
Draft plan considers expanded northern rail corridor
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Queensland Rail (QR) has released a draft master plan for the expansion of the Townsville to Mount Isa rail corridor in the state's north.
Timber industry ponders carbon trading impact
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Queensland's timber industry says the Federal Government's proposed carbon emissions trading scheme could change the face of their business.
Coronial inquest into missing catamaran crew continues
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A coronial inquest into the disappearance of three men from a catamaran off the north Queensland coast has heard evidence from local fishermen.
Qld not getting enough homeless funding: welfare groups
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Welfare groups say Queensland is not receiving an adequate share of funding for programs that assist homeless people.
Golf club seeks redevelopment investment
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The Townsville Golf Club plans to raise $600,000 from members and investors to help fund a redevelopment of the course.
Wallace says northern water won't mimic Murray-Darling
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The Queensland Minister for Natural Resources has dismissed suggestions the north's water resources will be developed into another Murray-Darling Basin.
Govt quizzed over mandatory medical reporting management
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The Member for Burdekin, in north Queensland, has challenged the State Government to explain how it will manage mandatory reporting of medical incidents when it treats whistleblowers so badly.
Fishermen to testify at missing yacht trio inquest
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A coronial inquest into three men missing off a yacht will hear evidence from fishermen who saw the boat at sea.
Previous yacht owner testifies at missing trio's inquest
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A coronial inquest into the mysterious disappearance of three men from a catamaran off north Queensland has heard evidence from the previous owner of the yacht.
Mandatory reporting laws won't fix health system, AMAQ says
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The AMAQ says mandatory reporting of misconduct by doctors is not the best way to ensure patient safety.
18 arrested in Burdekin drug raids
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Eighteen people have been arrested for drug and firearms offences after police raided 19 properties in the Burdekin.
Qld councils to trial mandatory pet desexing
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Four Queensland councils will trial a new program which could involve the mandatory desexing of dogs and cats.
Compensation flagged amid dangerous doctor fears
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A report into the Mackay Base Hospital has called for an audit of surgical procedures of an overseas-trained doctor.
Witnesses to give evidence at missing yachties inquest
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A coronial inquest into the disappearance of three men from a catamaran off north Queensland continues today in Townsville.
Yacht inquest views footage from missing crew
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The coronial inquest into the disappearance of three men from a yacht on the Great Barrier Reef has been shown the last video footage shot by the crew.
Blaze snap up former Crocs centre
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The Gold Coast Blaze have signed former Townsville player Greg Vanderjagt for the upcoming NBL season.
Missing sailor's wife gives evidence at coronial inquest
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The first day of a coronial inquest into last year's disappearance of three sailors off Townsville in north Queensland has heard evidence from the skipper's wife.
Smoke alarm use fuels drop in Qld house fires
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Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts says the number of Queensland house fires dropped dramatically this winter.
Fed Govt urged to get northern water management right
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An expert on rivers wants the Federal Government to take a more senior role in the development of northern Australia's water resources.
Inquest begins into trio's disappearance off yacht
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A coronial inquest into the disappearance of three men off a 10-metre yacht begins in Townsville today.
Roosters return from the brink to down Cowboys
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The Roosters clinched a dramatic 32-20 victory over the North Queensland Cowboys at the Dairy Farmers Stadium in Saturday night's NRL round 21 clash.
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- Sugar: Canegrowers still seeking sweeter deal
- The Budget: Cane farmers face rates rise
- Irrigation: Water allocations boost for irrigators
- Beef Cattle: Strong growth for live cattle exports to SE Asia
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Agricultural Crops: Company restructure leads to job cuts
- Alternative Energy: CSR plans $18m biofuels plant boost
- Agricultural Crops: Drought, cheap imports lead to job cuts at Ardmona
- Food and Beverage: Foley eyes Hong Kong wine import market
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New plan 'could solve Murray-Darling water issues'
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Two band members quit Wolfmother
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- Vet staff to be tested again for Hendra virus
- Rescue officer testifies at missing yacht trio inquest
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Police confirm body is that of missing bushwalker
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