Tag: QLD
Baby born on board chopper
A baby girl has been born in the back of a rescue helicopter in north Queensland.[MORE]
Broncos must heed lessons: Henjak
Coach Ivan Henjak has warned potential and promise alone will not be enough to return Brisbane to the NRL finals in 2011, after its magnificent streak of 18 successive appearances finally ended with Friday night's 18-16 loss to Canberra.[MORE]
Rain cancels Birdsville Races
The Birdsville Races have been cancelled for the first time in its 128-year history after overnight rain has flooded the track.[MORE]
Crews free humpback caught in shark net
Marine rescue crews have freed a whale that was entangled in a shark net off the Gold Coast. [MORE]
Pyne warns of Labor 'mongoose and cobra coalition'
Liberal MP Chris Pyne warns Labor's attempt to get the three rural independents onside could lead to an unstable government.[MORE]
Raiders dash Broncos' finals dream
The Broncos miss the finals for the first time in 19 seasons as the Raiders seal their spot in the final eight with an 18-16 win in Brisbane.[MORE]
Clem7 bosses collect $1m in bonuses
Five executives of the company that operates Brisbane's Clem7 tunnel have received bonuses totalling more than $1 million.[MORE]
Lions appoint two new directors
The Brisbane Lions have appointed two new directors in the wake of former chairman Tony Kelly standing down from the AFL club's board.[MORE]
Socceroos focus brings Djite home
While most Australian players still see the path to Socceroos selection paved smoother overseas, Bruce Djite rates his A-League return as crucial to his international dreams.[MORE]
Man dies in tractor accident
A man, 36, has been killed when his tractor and trailer rolled on a private property at Giru south of Townsville in north Queensland.[MORE]
'No fix for homelessness without drug, alcohol prevention'
A national conference on homelessness has been told the problem will not improve until more money is provided to drug and alcohol prevention.[MORE]
Shark alert sounded from Noosa to Hervey Bay
The Sunshine Coast Rescue helicopter has alerted lifeguards to a large group of tiger sharks spotted just north of Noosa.[MORE]
Catholic school evacuated because of smell
Students at a Brisbane Catholic school have been allowed back into their classrooms after buildings were evacuated because of a strange smell.[MORE]
Former teacher jailed for photographing nude teenager
A former teacher from Mackay in north Queensland has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for taking nude photos of a teenage girl. [MORE]
'Potent' Katter's arm twisted by Rudd
Bob Katter says former PM Kevin Rudd twisted his arm in behind-the-scenes negotiations to secure his backing for a Labor government.[MORE]
Brisbane braces for Cuban invasion
Cuba's national ballet company to perform Don Quixote as part of what promoters call a 'Cuban cultural invasion'.[MORE]
Australia-wide shortage of type-O blood, says Red Cross
The Australian Red Cross (ARC) Blood Service says there is a national shortage of type-O blood.[MORE]
Mackay homelessness 12 times national average
Homelessness Australia says the rate of homelessness in Mackay is more than 12 times the national average.[MORE]
Minister rebuffs call for mining town funding
Queensland Infrastructure Minister Stirling Hinchliffe says mining industries should be investing in mining infrastructure in regional communities rather than the State Government.[MORE]
Overturned truck forces highway lane closure
The Bruce Highway in central Queensland is expected to remain partially closed until midday today.[MORE]
Election deadlock forces rural infrastructure delays
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) says the Commonwealth's caretaker mode is placing financial strain on councils.[MORE]
Dad admits plea that cost Labor was untrue
A father whose comments have been blamed for costing Labor the election admits his health system plea was not entirely truthful. [MORE]
Tribunal orders surgeon to retire
A Gold Coast surgeon has been ordered to retire permanently from medical practice.[MORE]
Most 'Go cards' given away not yet used
The Queensland Government and the Opposition have opposite interpretations of a recent "Go Card" giveaway in the south-east.[MORE]
Webb and Maitua join Eels
Parramatta has confirmed the signings of North Queensland prop Carl Webb and former Canterbury and Cronulla back rower Reni Maitua for the 2011 NRL season.[MORE]
