Tag: QLD
Capitals oust Fire in table-topper
Second-placed Canberra stole a march on third-placed Townsville on Friday evening with a 76-64 win in their Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) fixture.[MORE]
Daly misses the cut at Coolum
Controversial American golfer John Daly has missed the cut for this weekend's final two rounds of the Australian PGA Championship at Coolum in Queensland.[MORE]
Redland hospital gets first bite at Federal health funding
Queensland's Health Minister Stephen Robertson says improvements at the Redland Hospital on Brisbane's bayside will be the first to be funded under the new Australian Health Care Agreement. [MORE]
DPI appeals for help as Mexican weed sold across Qld
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An imported invasive weed could cause havoc across Queensland.[MORE]
Trio linked to Bali nine mastermind jailed
Three people with links to the Bali nine drug smuggling ringleader have been jailed for bringing heroin into Australia.[MORE]
Country's 'worst paedophile' would reoffend, court told
A psychiatrist has told the District Court in Brisbane that a man dubbed the country's worst paedophile would reoffend if released.[MORE]
Roxon announces hospital funding breakdown
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon has announced the breakdown for $750 million to improve emergency hospital departments across the country.[MORE]
ABC Learning delays upset union
The delays in sorting out the future of ABC Learning childcare centres have frustrated the union representing childcare workers.[MORE]
Lyle, Goggin share PGA lead
Jarrod Lyle has shot a stunning 63 at the Australian PGA, joining Matthew Goggin as the clubhouse leaders.[MORE]
Receivers delay announcement on ABC Learning
The receivers of ABC Learning will make an announcement next week about the fate of more than 300 childcare centres.[MORE]
SE Qld dams spring top-up best for five years
South-east Queensland dams have received the highest spring rainfall in five years.[MORE]
Wilson, Sheehan sharing PGA lead
Australians Peter Wilson and Brett Sheehan led on 7-under midway through the second round of the Australian PGA Championship at Coolum in Queensland.[MORE]
Brimble accused pleads not guilty
One of the men accused over the death of Brisbane woman Dianne Brimble has pleaded not guilty.[MORE]
Brisbane residents warned about water tank scam
The Brisbane City Council is warning residents not to be fooled by a water tank scam.[MORE]
Receivers to announce future of ABC Learning
ABC Learning receivers are expected to announce the future of more than 300 childcare centres today.[MORE]
Sheehan joins clubhouse lead at Coolum
Australia's Paul Sheehan has finished off his opening round on 6-under 66 to tie for the clubhouse lead at the Australian PGA Championship at Coolum in Queensland.[MORE]
Donors' blood boils over NSW charges
The Red Cross says donors are angry about NSW plans to charge private hospitals for blood deliveries.[MORE]
Housing approval figures slump in Qld
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is confident the building industry will pick up, despite Queensland recording the worst drop in building approvals in the country.[MORE]
Maitua's pay out of Cowboys' league
North Queensland chief executive Peter Parr says it is unlikely the club could afford to pay Reni Maitua if he is allowed to play in the NRL next season.[MORE]
Activists welcome Indigenous preamble for Qld Constitution
Activists have welcomed plans to recognise Indigenous Queenslanders in a preamble to the State Constitution.[MORE]
Man dies after falling from car at Gold Coast
A man who fell from a car travelling at high speed on the Gold Coast at the weekend has died.[MORE]
Police charge 13yo over hoax emergency call
Police have charged a teenager over a practical joke that caused major headaches for emergency services just north of Brisbane this afternoon. [MORE]
Crocs end Breakers winning run
Townsville has ended the New Zealand Breakers six-game winning streak with a 104-88 win in tonight's NBL game in Auckland.[MORE]
Hendra report author warns of virus risk
The author of a report into the recent Hendra virus outbreak is warning horse owners to take greater care when dealing with their animals.[MORE]
Safety warning issued after boy drowns in dam
The Royal Life Saving Society of Queensland is urging parents in inland areas to be vigilant around waterways after the drowning of an 18-month-old boy in a dam.[MORE]
