Tag: QLD
Polluters meet to discuss ETS
Some of Australia's biggest carbon emitters have told a forum in Brisbane that they are committed to reducing their greenhouse gas levels. [MORE]
Miller gets injury booster
Queensland Roar playmaker Charlie Miller has had cortisone injections in a bid to overcome injury in time for Saturday's clash with the Central Coast Mariners.[MORE]
Storm relief appeal up to $1.5m
The Queensland Government's storm relief appeal has reached more than $1.5 million.[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]
Nuttall, Talbot to stand trial on corruption charges
Former Qld Govt minister Gordon Nuttall and Brisbane businessmen Ken Talbot are to stand trial.[MORE]
Workers protest building industry practices
About 2,000 building workers have rallied in Brisbane's CBD demanding changes to the way the industry is run.[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]
Qld Govt flags two-year Budget deficit
The Qld Govt says the next two State Budgets are expected to be in deficit.[MORE]
Scott out of PGA after surfing accident
Adam Scott is expected to play in next week's Australian Open in Sydney despite withdrawing from this week's Australian PGA Championship with a minor knee injury.[MORE]
Far north Qld drowning victim from Tas
Police have confirmed a man who drowned south of Cairns in far north Queensland was a Tasmanian.[MORE]
Police continue search for RBT swimmer
Queensland police are still looking for a man who jumped into Moreton Bay, just north of Brisbane, to escape a random breath test (RBT).[MORE]
Phone-savvy science tracks koala breeding habits
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Qld scientists are using mobile phone technology to learn more about the breeding habits of koalas. [MORE]
Big banks urged to support ABC Learning
A union representing childcare workers is calling on the major banks to financially support the troubled ABC Learning.[MORE]
Govt moves to ban evening door-to-door trading
Legislation will be introduced into Queensland Parliament today to formalise a ban on door-to-door traders after 6pm.[MORE]
Gold Coast United lines up Brazilian duo
New A-League club Gold Coast United is close to agreeing terms with two Brazilian midfielders ahead of next year's inaugural season, the club said on Monday.[MORE]
Authorities continue probe into workplace fatality
Investigations will continue today into an industrial accident that killed a 25yo man in Brisbane's south.[MORE]
Nuttall committal hearing continues
The committal hearing of corruption charges against former Queensland Government minister Gordon Nuttall resumes in Brisbane today.[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]
Qld MPs gear up for final sittings
Queensland Parliament resumes today for the last sitting week of the year.[MORE]
Govt, Oppn reject Palm Island ban
The Qld Govt and the State Oppn say the Palm Island Council is wrong to ban public servants.[MORE]
100yo former policewoman honoured
One of the Queensland's first policewomen, who is 100 years old, has been recognised today with a special presentation in Brisbane.[MORE]
Qld country horse racing gets $3.6m boost
Country horse racing in Queensland has received a $3.6 million funding boost.[MORE]
City Cats still dodging storm debris
Brisbane's high-speed ferries still have not resumed full services amid ongoing concern about storm debris in the river. [MORE]
Police divers to join search for missing swimmer
A day-long search has been unable to find a man missing at a dangerous swimming hole south of Cairns, in far north Queensland. [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]
