Queensland News

Birthday king-hit leads to compo June 8, 2010 at 3:23 PM

A MAN has been awarded $30,000 in compensation after receiving a shattered jaw and teeth when he was king-hit while celebrating his 30th birthday.

Fraser's Budget fightback June 8, 2010 at 2:30 PM

QUEENSLAND is staging an economic fight back with deficits and debt in the State Budget down from previously dire forecasts.

QR workers walk off job June 8, 2010 at 1:20 PM

HUNDREDS of rail workers have walked off the job in an unauthorised strike in north Queensland.

Cop stood down over nightclub behaviour June 8, 2010 at 12:50 PM

A POLICEMAN has been stood down while an investigation is launched into his behaviour outside a Gold Coast nightclub while off duty.

Tzvetkoff blew millions on boys' toys June 8, 2010 at 12:37 PM

SEVERAL of fallen Gold Coast millionaire Daniel Tzvetkoff's companies existed solely to buy homes, a boat and a V8 racing team, a court has heard.

Bligh and Fraser eye the future June 8, 2010 at 12:01 PM

ANNA Bligh will unveil a Budget fixated on Queensland's future as she attempts to rebuild the fractured reputation of her administration.

Cinderella ruling for HIV acrobat June 8, 2010 at 11:40 AM

A CIRCUS acrobat accused of infecting two women with HIV has been freed on bail but has been banned from going to nightclubs after midnight.

Man dies in Bruce Highway smash June 8, 2010 at 11:17 AM

A man has been killed in a crash between a car and a semi-trailer on the Bruce Highway south of Townsville.

State Budget backs Cairns cultural centre June 8, 2010 at 10:22 AM

THE Cairns Cultural Precinct will be given the State Government go-ahead with an initial $42.5 million package to be announced in the State Budget.

Cars destroyed in island fires June 8, 2010 at 9:37 AM

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a spate of suspicious fires on North Stradbroke Island.

Diggers killed in Afghanistan June 8, 2010 at 8:06 AM

TWO Australian soldiers including one from Brisbane, are believed to have been killed in Afghanistan in what is being called the deadliest day for coalition forces so far this year.

Brisbane rates see average 5% rise June 7, 2010 at 11:00 PM

BRISBANE City Council rates will rise by 5.04 per cent on average this financial year, adding almost $60 to the average rates bill.

Aussie crocs love to surf June 7, 2010 at 11:00 PM

Australia's saltwater crocodiles love to surf, and ride tides and currents to travel thousands of kilometres.

Funds claim clouds Hajnal's bid June 7, 2010 at 11:00 PM

HAJNAL Ban could lose her federal preselection, with the LNP ordering a new ballot after allegations she mismanaged the funds of a 65-year-old man.

Cab users face more disruption June 7, 2010 at 11:00 PM

TAXI users face disruption in coming weeks after drivers vowed to extend their protests against poor working conditions in the industry.

Home buyers flock to city fringes June 7, 2010 at 11:00 PM

THE Griffin-Mango Hill area on Brisbane's northern outskirts is the third fastest growing region in the country.

Cash splurged on closing schools June 7, 2010 at 11:00 PM

FIFTEEN Queensland schools facing closure next year have been spruced up with $4.5m from the Federal Government's blighted stimulus program.

Brisbane rates see 5% rise June 7, 2010 at 11:00 PM

BRISBANE City Council rates will rise by 5.04 per cent on average this financial year, adding almost $60 to the average rates bill.

Brisbane rates to rise 5% June 7, 2010 at 11:00 PM

BRISBANE City Council rates will rise by 5.04 per cent on average this financial year, adding almost $60 to the average rates bill.

Surfing crocodiles clock up miles June 7, 2010 at 11:00 PM

AUSTRALIA'S saltwater crocodiles love to surf, and ride tides and currents to travel thousands of kilometres.

Motorways boss faces loss of medal June 7, 2010 at 9:40 PM

A QUEENSLAND Motorways director could be forced to surrender his Order of Australia medal if it is established he fabricated his credentials.

'Graffiti tourists' tracked by cops June 7, 2010 at 8:48 PM

THREE Queenslanders are being tracked by British authorities investigating the growing "graffiti tourism" industry.