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NSW schoolies told to behave better
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Police say New South Wales schoolies celebrating on the Gold Coast need to improve their behaviour.
Expert hopes to predict domestic violence
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An international authority on homicide says he is trying to find a way of predicting domestic violence.
Farah begins Titans talks
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After an official "meet and greet" yesterday, the Gold Coast Titans are hopeful of a final decision from Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah by Christmas.
Retiring Carrigan rates Athens gold as highlight
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Sara Carrigan says winning a gold medal in the road race at the Athens Olympics was the highlight of her cycling career.
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.
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.
Better policing cuts domestic homicide, says Commissioner
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The Queensland Police Commissioner says improved police response to domestic violence has helped reduced the state's murder rate.
Police probe fatal Nerang road crash
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Police say they are still trying to establish the cause of a fatal road accident at Nerang.
Smoke alarms save four from house blaze
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Four people escaped a fire in their Gold Coast home this morning.
New laws to 'simplify' resorts management
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Laws have been introduced into the Queensland Parliament to bring six resorts under a new set of planning and management rules.
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'.
AgForce expects banks to pass on rate cuts
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Rural lobby group AgForce says farmers will be expecting banks to pass on yesterday's full interest rate cut to commercial and rural lenders.
Titans turn focus on Farah
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Frustration at missing out on Cameron Smith was quickly forgotten by the Gold Coast Titans when Robbie Farah flew into the tourist strip yesterday.
Gold Coast council moves to reopen pools
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The Gold Coast City Council is hoping to have a schedule soon for the reopening of its public swimming pools.
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.
Company says eggs safe despite casinos suspending use
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An Australian egg company says all its products are safe after several casinos suspended their use.
Storm relief appeal up to $1.5m
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The Queensland Government's storm relief appeal has reached more than $1.5 million.
Truckie arrested after cross-border chase
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New South Wales police are seeking the extradition of a truck driver from Queensland after a cross-border pursuit in the early hours of this morning.
Qld electricity prices may rise almost 14pc
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Electricity prices could rise by almost 14 per cent from July next year, in the third increase in as many years.
No bail for alleged Gold Coast escapee
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An 18-year-old man who was recaptured on the Gold Coast in south-east Queensland yesterday was not required to appear in court this morning.
Pair accused of attempted store robbery
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Police say armed men tried to rob a Gold Coast convenience store last night.
Ladies Masters attracts premier talent
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The winners of three of the four major golf tournaments will take part in next year's Ladies Masters on the Gold Coast, in what organisers believe will be a first for Australian golf.
Rural Qld positive amid world financial woes
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Despite the global economic crisis, a new survey shows rural confidence in Queensland has improved.
AgForce warns don't scrap drought aid early
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The rural lobby group AgForce says farmers will be left "high and dry" if Exceptional Circumstances (EC) drought assistance ends too soon.
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