Queensland
Govt well-equipped to ensure reef's future: Garrett
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Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett says the Government knows it must do more to save the Great Barrier Reef.
Children injured in Gold Coast crash
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Two children have been badly injured in a road accident on Queensland's Gold Coast.
Cape York heritage bid 'losing the plot'
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Indigenous groups say conservationists have ignored traditional owners by seeking international support for Cape York Peninsula to be added to the World Heritage List.
Seatbelt could have saved bus victim, union says
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The Transport Workers Union (TWU) has renewed its call for seatbelts on buses after the death of a 67-year-old woman yesterday.
One killed, three hurt in highway crash
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Police are investigating a fatal road accident on the D'Aguilar Highway north-west of Brisbane.
Teenager charged over Sunshine Coast blaze
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Police have charged a teenager over a fire that destroyed about 1,000 hectares of parkland on the Sunshine Coast.
Suncorp-Metway drops variable rate by 80 basis points
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Suncorp-Metway has dropped its interest rates by 0.8 of a percentage point after yesterday's decision by the Reserve Bank to cut the official cash rate by a full point.
BankWest branch rollout to cease
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The chief executive of the Commonwealth Bank, Ralph Norris, has confirmed that the rollout of BankWest branches on the east coast will stop as a result of the $2 billion takeover.
Spot fires burn as Sun Coast bushfire emergency eases
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Aerial surveillance shows only a few spot fires are still burning in the Noosa National Park, after the bushfire emergency on the Sunshine Coast.
'Beauty disadvantaged' call sparks worldwide interest
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The Mayor of Mt Isa says he has received letters and emails from women across the world eager to learn more about the city and possibly move there.
Wotton trial adjourns
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The Brisbane trial of a man accused of inciting a riot on Palm Island four years ago has been adjourned after a witness became ill.
Soldier to face trial accused of rape
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A 22-year-old soldier has been committed to stand trial on rape charges.
Cape world heritage push 'bypasses' traditional owners
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Aboriginal groups on Cape York, in far north Queensland, are outraged at a push by conservation groups for the region to be added to the world heritage list.
Gasquet, Monfils to play in Brisbane
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Two of the most entertaining players in men's tennis will play in the Brisbane International Tournament next January.
Man wrote 'help' in sand before death
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The body of a Queensland tourist has been found on a remote cattle station in the Kimberley in Western Australia.
Robertson rejects public hospital beds number falling
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Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson has dismissed claims of a big drop in the number of public hospital beds.
Task force to look at regional health staff shortages
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Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson says the State Government will do more to attract medical staff to regional areas.
Baby shaker dad jailed
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A 38-year-old man who shook his daughter so hard that she was left with permanent brain damage has been jailed.
Report highlights grave fears for Barrier Reef
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A new report tabled in Queensland Parliament paints a bleak picture of the Great Barrier Reef.
Howard positive about Coalition chances
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Former prime minister John Howard says a change of government cannot be ruled out at the next federal election.
First majority verdict proves new laws fair: Chief Justice
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Chief Justice Paul de Jersey says the first majority verdict in Qld proves new jury laws are fair.
Family pleads for fatal hit-run leads
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The family of a man killed during a hit-and-run three months ago in Dimbulah, west of Cairns in far north Queensland, is appealing for witnesses to come forward.
MP backs lifeline for Aramac Hospital
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The federal Member for Flynn, Chris Trevor, has welcomed a Queensland Government decision to continue existing services at the Aramac Hospital, in central western Queensland, for the next year.
Miner wants children's blood lead levels re-tested
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Mining giant Xstrata has urged parents in Mt Isa, in north-west Queensland, to have their children re-tested to find out if high lead blood levels are persisting.
Symonds can force his way back, says Barsby
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Queensland coach Trevor Barsby believes Andrew Symonds has a great chance of being recalled into the Australian team for the first Test against New Zealand at the Gabba next month.
