Tag: QLD
Old turtle could help uncover species' secrets
Turtle researchers at Mon Repos beach near Bundaberg say they are learning valuable lessons from a turtle that has been nesting in the area since 1977. [MORE]
Road closed as police standoff continues
A major road at Moorooka in Brisbane's south-west remains closed as police deal with a standoff situation.[MORE]
Far North Qld tourism to get $1.25m boost
Federal Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson says the Federal Government will spend $1.25 million to promote North Queensland overseas. [MORE]
Mackay airport sells for $200m
The Mackay airport has been sold for over $200 million, with the money to go towards the rebuilding of the Mackay Base Hospital.[MORE]
Schoolies warned not to mix booze and surf
Police are warning school leavers not to go swimming in the Gold Coast surf outside of patrol hours or while intoxicated.[MORE]
Batten down hatches for weekend storms: Bligh
Emergency services are gearing up for what could be a hectic weekend in south-east Queensland, with more storms forecast to hit.[MORE]
Bulls make strong start to chase
Queensland was 1 for 72 at stumps on day one of its Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales at the SCG, chasing the Blues' first innings total of 210.[MORE]
Katich keeps Australia afloat
Australia struggled to 6 for 131 at stumps on day two of the first Test against New Zealand, an overall lead of 189.[MORE]
Kangaroos lose Price for Cup final
Australia has suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of tomorrow night's World Cup final against New Zealand with prop Steve Price ruled out with a calf tear.[MORE]
Cruise ship rescues stranded sailors
A cruise ship has rescued four sailors stranded on a reef off the north Queensland coast.[MORE]
Talay to leave Fukuoka to join Fury
Midfielder Ufuk Talay will return from a stint in Japan to play in North Queensland Fury's inaugural A-League team next year, the club said on Friday.[MORE]
Insurers weather storms with higher premiums
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As Qld's storm victims call their insurers for help, the sector has revealed it was well prepared to deal with the disaster.[MORE]
'Never-ending' storms head to reeling SE Qld
More severe storms are expected to hit Brisbane and south-east Queensland early this afternoon.[MORE]
Wickets continue to tumble at Gabba
Australia lost four key batsmen early to slump to 4 for 53 in its second innings on day two of the first Test.[MORE]
Black Caps skittled for 156
Australia's pace attack produced a red-hot performance to dismiss New Zealand for 156 in its first innings at the Gabba.[MORE]
School in lockdown during nearby police stand-off
A school at Moorooka in Brisbane's south-west is in lockdown while police are engaged in a standoff at a nearby house.[MORE]
Reef survival depends on farming regulations: WWF
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says farmers are responsible for the deterioration of the Great Barrier Reef and its survival depends on the regulation of their practices.[MORE]
21yo faces court over bike path rape
A 21-year-old man accused of raping a teenager on a Brisbane bike path in April has faced a committal hearing.[MORE]
School mourns woman in balcony collapse death
A Brisbane school is in mourning after the mother of one of its students died in a balcony collapse this morning.[MORE]
Cruise ship hurries to rescue stricken yachtsmen
An Australian cruise ship is rushing to rescue four yachtsmen in the Coral Sea.[MORE]
Fines should go to charity: Farina
Queensland Roar coach Frank Farina wants Football Federation Australia (FFA) to donate his $2,000 fine to charity.[MORE]
Black Caps sinking at the Gabba
New Zealand has slumped to 6 for 127 in its first innings on day two of the second Test at the Gabba today.[MORE]
Qld praised for couch potato fight
Queensland has been praised for pulling its weight in the nation's battle against obesity, with the best programs to get Australians off the couch.[MORE]
Gallen looking likely for Cup final
Australian assistant coach John Cartwright says he is confident lock Paul Gallen will be fit to take on New Zealand in Saturday night's Rugby League World Cup final in Brisbane.[MORE]
Aussies fight back at lunch
Australia's four-pronged pace attack struck once each to have New Zealand under fire at 4 for 108 at lunch.[MORE]
