Tag: QLD
Qld government blames contractors for schools' asbestos problems
Queensland's Attorney-General Cameron Dick says contractors, not the Government, are to blame for at least one incident involving asbestos at a north Queensland school.[MORE]
Fraser touts regional plan benefits
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the Wide Bay statutory regional plan will create a diverse local economy and protect the region's lifestyle.[MORE]
Floods have stretched Qld 's resources: Bligh
Premier Anna Bligh says record flooding in parts of regional Queensland has stretched the state's resources.[MORE]
Bulls poised for stunning win
Sheffield Shield finalist Queensland has put itself in position for another stunning Gabba comeback victory after ripping through the Western Australia top-order on Friday.[MORE]
Police officer grilled for second day
The police officer at the centre of a death in custody at Palm Island in north Queensland has denied applying force to the prisoner during a scuffle.[MORE]
Gold Coast sailor still missing after Chile quake
There has been no sign of a 23-year-old Gold Coast man feared missing in waters off earthquake devastated Chile.[MORE]
Burglar on run in north Qld
Police are searching for a man who escaped from a low security prison in Townsville this morning.[MORE]
Public hospitals need more specialist surgery: AMAQ
A group representing Queensland doctors says more operating time in the state's public hospitals should be devoted to specialties like neurosurgery.[MORE]
LNP denies late drinks affected job
State Opposition MPs have admitted drinking alcohol during a late-night sitting of Parliament but deny they were disciplined by the party whip.[MORE]
State Govt's sinking ship
The State Government says a boat to be sunk in Moreton Bay at the weekend has been moved into place.[MORE]
Floods close border tourist road
A south-west Queensland mayor says the main road into South Australia has been closed to all traffic because of flooding.[MORE]
$2m on offer for V8 grand slam
The V8 Supercars bosses have upped the stakes by introducing a grand slam incentive.[MORE]
Flooded school remains closed
Education Queensland says one school in the southern inland has remained closed today because of flooding.[MORE]
Groom escapes flood to attend wedding
A central Queensland man has been in danger of missing his own wedding due to floodwaters isolating him for two weeks.[MORE]
Internet project encourages tree change
An online induction showing off almost a quarter of Queensland is being launched this morning in an effort to convince people to move to the outback.[MORE]
Titans hope Warriors wilt in the heat
Gold Coast captain Scott Prince says the Titans' predominantly white jersey should give his side a psychological advantage over the Warriors this weekend.[MORE]
Tourist critical after pub balcony fall
A 25-year-old tourist is in a critical condition with severe head injuries after falling from a balcony on Brisbane's southside.[MORE]
More than 2,000 homeless on Gold Coast
A Queensland youth worker says the number of homeless people on the Gold Coast is increasing.[MORE]
Water authority flat out with floodwater release
SunWater says it is still releasing more than 200,000 megalitres of water each day as floodwaters continue to flow into Beardmore Dam in southern Queensland.[MORE]
Beaches close after stinger nets go
Surf Life Saving Queensland will review the closure of 11 beaches between Port Douglas and South Mission Beach in the state's far north. [MORE]
Senator to speak at Brisbane anti-cult conference
SA Senator Nick Xenophon will address a conference which claims to be the first specifically organised to help people who have left cults.[MORE]
Parliament removes time limit on asbestos claims
State Parliament has passed laws removing the restriction on the amount of time sufferers of asbestos-related diseases have to claim compensation.[MORE]
Inquest told of Palm Island 'scuffle'
The coronial inquest into the death in custody of a Palm Island man will continue hearing evidence today from the police officer acquitted of his manslaughter.[MORE]
Henjak to let rookies off the leash
Ivan Henjak's infants will be able to play without the threat of the axe if they stuff up against the Cowboys in tonight's high-pressure NRL opener at Lang Park.[MORE]
Bulls almost certain to head south
Queensland will almost certainly contest the Sheffield Shield final in Melbourne after Western Australia ripped through their fragile batting line-up on day two at the Gabba.[MORE]
