Tag: QLD
Rally calls for inquest into Aboriginal death in custody
There are calls for a full coronial inquiry into the death of a young Aboriginal remand prisoner in Brisbane. [MORE]
Legal action launched over Xstrata discharge
Mining giant Xstrata says it has been advised the State Government has begun legal action over the discharge of water from a north-west Queensland mine.[MORE]
Policeman testifies about Doomadgee death
A policeman who found Cameron Doomadgee's body in a jail cell on Palm Island in 2004 has given evidence at a North Queensland inquest.[MORE]
Bulls routed for 106
Queensland was dismissed for a paltry 106 in the first innings of its Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia at the Gabba on Thursday.[MORE]
Australian missing off Chilean coast
An Australian sailor is missing off the coast of Chile, two weeks after the nation's massive earthquake triggered a tsunami.[MORE]
Brisbane man waiting for urgent brain surgery
The State Opposition says a Brisbane man has been waiting nine months for urgent brain surgery that was supposed to happen within 30 days.[MORE]
DVD sales raise $1m for charity
The sales of DVDs of last year's Sound Relief concert have raised another $1million for charity.[MORE]
Police negotiate end to Brisbane stand-off
A woman is in hospital and a man is in police custody after a stand-off ended in Brisbane's south.[MORE]
Land provided for Australia Zoo expansion
State Parliament has authorised more land for Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Passengers fall ill on Jetstar flight
Fire and ambulance officers were called to meet a Jetstar flight in Mackay after a number of passengers reported feeling unwell.[MORE]
Minister promises investigation into death in custody
Qld's Corrective Services Minister Neil Roberts has promised an investigation into an Aboriginal death in custody.[MORE]
State rejects council bus takeover
The State Government has rejected a call by Brisbane's Lord Mayor Campbell Newman for it to take over the city's bus network.[MORE]
Titans excited by 'natural' halves
Gold Coast coach John Cartwright is delighted with the pairing of "naturally gifted footballers" Scott Prince and Greg Bird at the heart of the Titans' attack.[MORE]
Police investigate bullying at slain boy's school
Police are investigating the alleged assault of a teenager by a fellow student at the Brisbane Catholic boys' school St Patrick's College. [MORE]
Beware Rudd health plan: LNP
The State Opposition says Australians should be wary of the Prime Minister's national health agenda.[MORE]
Fishing industry still awaiting oil spill compo
Fishermen affected by one of Australia's worst oil spills say they are still waiting for compensation.[MORE]
Flooding prompt call for second levee
A group has been formed in Charleville to push for another levee after last week's record flooding in Bradley's Gully.[MORE]
Push for confiscation of bully devices
The State Opposition says authorities should be able to confiscate technology used for bullying.[MORE]
Parents warned of new child restraint laws
New child restraint laws come into effect from today. [MORE]
Arresting officer to testify at Doomadgee inquest
The police officer acquitted of the manslaughter of a Palm Island man is expected to give evidence into a reopened inquest in North Queensland today.[MORE]
Man to face court on murder charge
A 67-year-old man is due in court today charged with the murder of a woman east of Brisbane.[MORE]
Teen 'refused medical help' before death in custody
Queensland's Indigenous community will march on State Parliament today, enraged over a death in custody last month.[MORE]
Bulls' hopes go down the gurgler
Queensland's hopes of hosting the Sheffield Shield final may have been dashed after a horror top-order batting displaying on the opening day of the match against Western Australia at the Gabba.[MORE]
Mason set to fill Webb void
The pressure on Willie Mason to make an instant impact in his Cowboys debut has risen with Carl Webb set to miss Friday night's NRL blockbuster against Brisbane.[MORE]
Bligh, Beattie 'unaware of secret payment'
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and former leader Peter Beattie have given evidence at the corruption trial of a Brisbane businessman.[MORE]
