Tag: QLD
Djokovic gets Sydney lifeline
Novak Djokovic has been given a second chance to continue his preparations for the Australian Open defence after he was knocked out of the Brisbane International.[MORE]
NT Govt defensive after Barkly Hwy flood damage
The NT Government has defended the state of its roads after flooding caused the collapse of part of a major highway.[MORE]
Qld Police to crack down on drugs at music festivals
Police will target music festivals across south-east Queensland in the coming months in an attempt to combat the use illicit drugs.[MORE]
Djokovic sent packing in Brisbane
Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic said preparations for his title defence are still on track despite a first-round loss at the Brisbane International.[MORE]
Baby given back to parents after alleged ecstasy poisoning
A baby girl has been handed back into the care of her parents, who have faced court charged with causing her grievous bodily harm.[MORE]
Magic Millions favourite draws favourably
The favourite for Saturday's Magic Millions has fared well at today's barrier draw.[MORE]
Locals rejoice as north-west Qld drenched
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Outback towns in Qld's north-west remain cut off by floodwaters but that's not raising too many complaints from locals.[MORE]
Barkly Highway may be cut for three weeks
Queensland Police say the Barkly Highway between Mount Isa and the Northern Territory will be closed for at least three weeks after rain washed away a large section of the road.[MORE]
Mining heavyweights restart talks over Qld job losses
Mining company Xstrata and the mining union are back in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) in Brisbane over the axing of jobs at a central Queensland mine.[MORE]
Vic parents face Qld court over baby drug incident
A Victorian couple appear in a Qld court charged with giving their baby ecstasy.[MORE]
North-west flood damage bill tops $12m
Qld flood disaster declarations grow as the damage bill passes $12 million.[MORE]
Woman rescued after fall from rock face
A woman was airlifted to hospital after falling down a rock face on Queensland's Sunshine Coast last night.[MORE]
Qld farmers receive long-awaited interest rate cut
The Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA) has cut interest rates on its loans for farmers and the fishing industry for the first time in three years.[MORE]
Consumer complaints skyrocket in Qld
The Office of Fair Trading in Qld received 13,000 complaints last year.[MORE]
IR talks to resume on mining job cuts
Talks will resume in Brisbane between the mining union and Xstrata on job losses.[MORE]
Springborg begins defining political year
Qld Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg begins the election year.[MORE]
Stranded drivers camp out in flooded north-west
Drivers remain stranded and stock has been lost in flooded north-west Qld.[MORE]
Flooding eases in Nth Queensland
There are signs the floodwaters that have cut off north-west Queensland towns are beginning to drop.[MORE]
Man killed in Ipswich crash
A man in his 70s has died in a road accident in Ipswich, in Queensland's south-east. [MORE]
Parents charged after baby swallows dangerous drug
Police in far north Queensland have charged the parents of a two-and-a-half-month-old baby girl with grievous bodily harm after their child was taken to Cairns hospital in a critical condition.[MORE]
Dokic bundled out by Mauresmo
Australian Jelena Dokic put up a fight but was ultimately outlcassed in going down 7-6, 7-6 to former world number one Amelie Mauresmo at the Brisbane International today.[MORE]
Adult shop ban near schools, churches 'pointless'
The national body for adult retailers says new restrictions on Queensland adult shops are pointless. [MORE]
Customs investigates dumping complaint
The Australian Customs Service has launched an investigation into the alleged dumping of geo-synthetic clay liners from Germany onto the Australian market, undercutting a Queensland producer by up to 20 per cent.[MORE]
NW Qld flood bill hits $4m
The Queensland Government says flooding has caused $4 million worth of damage in the state's north-west. [MORE]
Coast confirms Minniecon, Thwaite signings
New A-League entrant Gold Coast United has confirmed the signings of winger Tahj Minniecon and defender Michael Thwaite for its inaugural season.[MORE]
