June 19, 2010

Top News Stories

CMC may give Atkinson more time
June 19, 2010 at 2:09 PM


QUEENSLAND'S crime watchdog may allow Police Commissioner more time to act on mishandled investigations into the death in custody of a Palm Island man.
 

Sapper Smith remembered
June 19, 2010 at 10:35 AM


FAMILY, friends and military colleagues are today remembering Sapper Darren Smith, one of two soldiers tragically killed in Afghanistan two weeks ago.
 

Backlash on Brisbane parking fines
June 18, 2010 at 11:00 PM


THOUSANDS of motorists have challenged parking violations this year, as Brisbane City Council rakes in almost $1.8 million a month from the fines.
 

Queensland shoppers pay most
June 18, 2010 at 11:00 PM


QUEENSLANDERS are paying more than residents of other states for products that grocery giant Coles is promoting in its Prices are Down campaign.
 

Hurley faces more CMC inquiries
June 18, 2010 at 11:00 PM


POLICE officer Chris Hurley is facing two fresh investigations, says the Crime and Misconduct Commission.
 

Schools lax on asbestos policy
June 18, 2010 at 11:00 PM


SchholQUEENSLAND students and teachers are still being exposed to asbestos due to negligence and flaws in the way the potentially deadly fibre is managed.
 

Squeeze hits unit demand
June 18, 2010 at 7:12 PM


DEMAND for units has slumped 20 per cent as higher interest rates and tougher lending criteria affect buyers.
 

Chemical fire in Maryborough
June 18, 2010 at 6:32 PM


FIRE crews have contained the chemical fire that saw a Maryborough iron foundry evacuated this morning.
 

Police head off Doomadgee action
June 18, 2010 at 6:17 PM


TWO police officers have sought an injunction in a bid to ward off disciplinary action over their investigation of Cameron Doomadgee's death in custody.
 

MP quizzed over bullying claims
June 18, 2010 at 5:41 PM


A FEDERAL MP dumped by the LNP says police spent three hours interviewing him this week over claims he was intimidated and pressured by senior party figures.
 

Computer glitch delays flights
June 18, 2010 at 5:20 PM


VIRGIN Blue has advised passengers nationwide to expect delays this evening after a new computer system unexpectedly sh