Longreach and central-west
Govt urged to protect more of western Qld
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The National Parks Association of Queensland says the Queensland Government is not doing enough to protect areas west of the Great Dividing Range.
Qld Governor attends rural education talks
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Governor Penelope Wensley will visit southern inland Queensland today to talk with remote parents about education.
New home sales slump 50pc across Qld
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Queensland's Master Builders Association (MBA) says new home sales across the state have slumped by 50 per cent in the past five months.
Farmers to discuss mulesing alternatives
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Woolgrowers are meeting in Longreach today to find out the latest alternatives to the controversial practice of mulesing.
Infrastructure at heart of Govt's vision: Bligh
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Premier Anna Bligh says Queensland is spending $2 million every hour on infrastructure.
Fears financial crisis may close smaller mine companies
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An exploration company searching for gold and copper in north-west Queensland says the world financial crisis may virtually shut down some small explorers.
Tree of Knowledge monument for Qld outback
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Work has begun in outback Queensland to build a $5.6 million memorial to the Tree of Knowledge.
Rent prices rise more than 9pc in Qld
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New figures show the average cost of renting a house or unit in Qld has risen by up to 9.3 per cent.
Cheaper housing push for resource boom regions
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St Vincent de Paul says it has been talking to Queensland councils about ways to provide affordable housing in towns affected by the resources boom.
Riders, horses head off for Polocrosse comp
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Almost 70 players and 80 horses from Queensland have travelled across the continent to play in the Australian Polocrosse Championships starting today in Western Australia.
Farmers urged to research organic sector
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Organic farmers say there are still big opportunities for primary producers looking to enter the sector, but they need to do market research first.
Outback Qld soaks up downpour
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Parts of western Queensland have received a drenching over the weekend.
New breast screening units for regional Qld
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Six new digitally-equipped breast screening units will help women in regional Queensland access a reliable and efficient screening service.
Drinking supplies hauled into Cloncurry
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Fresh water supplies will be hauled for the first time into the north-west Qld town of Cloncurry this week.
Arnold gears up for iron man triathlon
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Longreach triathlete David Arnold is continuing his preparations for next year's Australian Iron Man Triathlon titles, after recording a personal best last weekend.
Trauma surgeons shortage fuelling hospital beds crisis
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The State Government is under more pressure over Queensland hospitals.
Property owners cleared of river agreement breach
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The owners of a south-west Queensland property have been cleared of any breaches affecting water flows in the Murray-Darling River system.
Creek to be poisoned in pest fish cull
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The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will dam and poison five kilometres of a far north Queensland creek to stop an exotic fish pest spreading through the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Outback towns urged to get healthy
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Outback communities are being encouraged to get active as part of a health and fitness campaign underway in south-west Queensland.
Police station revamp nearly finished
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Longreach police have this week moved back into their local station as a $2 million refurbishment nears completion.
Changes afoot for weather stations
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The weather bureau says staff will not be forced to leave weather stations in Queensland which have been earmarked for changes.
Chlamydia cases double in Qld over last five years
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Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) says there has been an alarming increase in the number of sexually transmitted diseases reported across the state.
Govt pledges $6m for new truck rest stops
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Queensland Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt says the State Government is planning to build 25 new truck driver rest stops over the next few years.
New owner for Thylungra Station
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One of Queensland's signature grazing properties has changed hands.
Robertson clarifies Townsville hospital overcrowding alert
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Health Minister Stephen Robertson has admitted Townsville Hospital was on alert for overcrowding yesterday, despite telling Parliament it was not.
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- Beef Cattle: Manjimup saleyards back in action
- Animal Welfare: Mulesing alternatives on display at field days
- Beef Cattle: Bull fight at Burnie Show
- Beef Cattle: Expansion planned for Roma saleyards
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Climate Change: Kangaroo option not serious: NFF
- Miscellaneous Animal Production: Roo industry supports Garnaut push for farming
- Beef Cattle: Cattle drive to raise funds for school chaplains scheme
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Irrigation: Midland farmers told to diversify
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SA steps towards federal control of Murray
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Socceroos rout Qatar in qualifier
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Storm delays Socceroos match
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- Motorcyclist killed in smash
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Authorities shut down global spam ring
- Cassio signs with United
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