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Ipswich council workers hold stop-work meeting
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Administrative staff at the Ipswich City Council are holding a stop-work meeting to protest against changes to Council services and the Council's wage offer.
DPI cleared over Hendra virus handling
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The Queensland Government says the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has been cleared over its handling of this year's fatal outbreak of the Hendra virus.
Brisbane solicitor struck of register
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The Queensland Law Society (QLS) says a Brisbane solicitor has been struck off the register after an audit of accounts at his firm revealed discrepancies of at least $5 million.
Govt moves for Indigenous preamble in Qld Constitution
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The Qld Govt wants to insert a preamble into the Constitution recognising Indigenous people.
Redbacks admit one-day hopes over
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South Australian coach Mark Sorell says the Redbacks are out of the domestic one-day competition after losing to Queensland at the Gabba.
Business confidence slumps in Qld
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A survey has found business confidence in Queensland has plummeted over the past three months to less than half the level recorded at the same time last year.
Qld Govt defeats Oppn push to pass lying laws
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The Qld Oppn has failed in a push to reinstate laws that made lying to State Parliament a criminal offence.
Family escapes as tree spears house during storms
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A family had a lucky escape after a tree speared through their roof during wild storms in south-east Qld overnight.
Severe SE Qld storms move out to sea
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The weather bureau says severe thunderstorms that lashed parts south-east Queensland have moved across the coast and out to sea.
Bulls down Redbacks in rain-shortened match
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Queensland has beaten South Australia and picked up a bonus point in a rain shortened one-day cricket match at the Gabba.
Thousands without power after storm hits SE Qld
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The weather bureau says a band of severe storms moving across south-east Queensland will not last for long.
$48m train upgrade to benefit disabled passengers
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The Queensland Government says upgrades to south-east Queensland's trains will make public transport easier for people with disabilities.
DPI to release Hendra virus report
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Queensland Primary Industries Minister Tim Mulherin has promised to release a report on a fatal outbreak of the Hendra virus.
Enjoy lower petrol prices 'while you can'
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The RACQ says petrol prices in south-east Queensland are the lowest in four years.
Brisbane airport upgrade prompts security call
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The head of the Brisbane Airport Corporation says authorities should be allowed to use passenger "profiling" to identify security threats.
City Hall renovation fund announced
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The Brisbane City Council has set up a special fund to help pay for the restoration of the crumbling City Hall.
Cane toad 'hitches ride from Brisbane to Perth'
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A man says a cane toad hitched a ride in his golf shoe on a flight from Brisbane to Perth, surviving for six days before it was discovered on an Albany golf course.
No choice but to sack legal team: Nuttall
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Gordon Nuttall says he has been forced to sack his legal team ahead of a second corruption hearing.
Daryl Hannah sets sail on whale quest
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US movie star Daryl Hannah is on the Sea Shepherd's anti-whaling ship, the Steve Irwin, which is leaving Brisbane for the Southern Ocean.
Olympic cyclist Carrigan calls it quits
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Olympic gold medallist Sara Carrigan has announced she is retiring from professional cycling.
Oppn power price motion just a stunt, Govt says
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The Qld Govt has branded a State Oppn attempt to over-ride proposed power price hikes as a 'stunt'.
Bulls looking for one-day momentum
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Queensland will be aiming to bounce back from its Sheffield Shield loss to South Australia when the sides meet in today's one-day match at the Gabba.
Qld electricity price hike will hurt small business
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The QCCI says small businesses would be forced to pass on an almost 14pc rise in electricity prices if it is approved.
Business groups back Qld Govt's deficit moves
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Qld business and industry groups say they are not surprised the State Budget is going into deficit.
Speaker apologises for not telling Bligh to withdraw comment
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The Speaker of Queensland Parliament has apologised for not telling the Premier to withdraw an offensive comment during Question Time on Tuesday morning.
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- Ipswich council workers hold stop-work meeting
- DPI cleared over Hendra virus handling
- Brisbane solicitor struck of register
- Kiwi Wilkinson into PGA lead
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Govt moves for Indigenous preamble in Qld Constitution
- Coal prices forecast to fall
- Redbacks admit one-day hopes over
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Telegraph editor defends MP in photo row
- Qantas told not to forget 'birthplace'
- Ogilvy gets early PGA jump
