Saturday 4th September, 2010
Irwin kids follow dad's footsteps
ON THE fourth anniversary of Steve Irwin's death, Robert and Bindi Irwin have paid tribute to their dad in true crocodile hunter style: launching themselves at an 2.5m Cape York salty.
Pressure may ease on water bills
SOUTHEAST Queensland residents could get relief on future water bills as the Bligh Government and councils seek to blame each other over skyrocketing prices.
Backing Coalition too 'easy'
SUPPORTING the conservatives is the "easy option" according to the rural Independents expected to reach their historic decision on who leads the country this weekend.
Cops told to boost random checks
News.com.auINNOCENT people, including elderly women, are being caught in a police competition to clock up the highest tally of random "street checks".
Bitter Bevis hits out at loss
News.com.auDEFEATED Labor MP Arch Bevis has hit out over his election loss, taking aim at everyone including Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard and NSW Labor powerbrokers.
Bligh sits in the popularity pits
News.com.auHer standing with voters has sunk to such an unprecedented low that more people would be willing to mine uranium than support her.That's the quandary facing the Labor Party in Queensland as it despera...
English exam reprieve for nurse
News.com.auA NEW Zealand-born nurse who was denied her nursing registration until she could prove she was competent in her native language has had the decision overturned.
F111's final blaze of glory
Brisbane TimesWith a single breath of fire two men will turn night into day at Brisbane’s annual Riverfire this evening. Wing Commander of the Sixth Squadron Micka Gray and Flight Lieutenant Mat Michell will...
Riverfire: warning to pet owners
Brisbane TimesBrisbane pet owners are being warned to ensure their furry friends are safely secured during tomorrow night’s Riverfire. Dog trainer Nicola Anderson said dog and cat owners that suspect their p...
Dad admits plea that cost Labor was untrue
ABC NewsAn unemployed man whose comments in an election campaign meeting have been blamed for costing Labor the federal election has admitted his impassioned plea about the health system was not entirely trut...
Socceroos focus brings Djite home
ABC NewsWhile most Australian players still see the path to Socceroos selection paved smoother overseas, Bruce Djite rates his A-League return as crucial to his international dreams. Djite believes he has pu...
Samba flair boosts Roar
ABC NewsAnge Postecoglou will add another dimension to Brisbane Roar by starting Brazilian Reinaldo and unveiling Costa Rican Jean Carlos Solorzano against Newcastle Jets. Striker Reinaldo is finally over li...
Lions appoint two new directors
ABC NewsThe Brisbane Lions have appointed two new directors in the wake of former chairman Tony Kelly standing down from the AFL club's board. The Lions on Friday announced the appointments of former ALP sta...
Katter gets support from Beattie
News.com.auPOLITICS sometimes makes for strange bedfellows and so it was today that former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie found himself agreeing with Bob Katter.
Six-car pile-up starts grassfire
News.com.auThe crash happened about noon at Lowmead and Tableland Roads.One person was taken to the Bundaberg Base Hospital by helicopter with possible spinal injuries.Another patient was transported by road to ...
White powder found in Bundaberg
Courier MailThe woman alerted police who are now analysing the substance. The office worker from Bundaberg presumably opened the envelope in the course of her work. Police are yet to release further details but h...
Hoges free to leave
Brisbane TimesFree man ... Paul Hogan. Actor Paul Hogan is free to leave Australia after reaching an agreement with the Australian Taxation Office. Hogan's lawyer, Andrew Robinson, issued a statement a short tim...
Handling of Kingaroy contamination scare 'disappointing'
ABC NewsA global energy company says it is disappointed in the Queensland Government's handling of a contamination scare at its Kingaroy project. Cougar Energy says it had been testing the water near its und...
Andrew Fraser to work as labourer
News.com.auTREASURER Andrew Fraser is set to trade in his suit and tie for a hard hat and work boots in his quest to get to know ordinary workers.
Hungry sharks spark beach alert
News.com.auThe Sunshine Coast Rescue helicopter night crew said they spotted “hundreds” of sharks between Double Island Point and Teerwah on their return from a job at Fraser Island at about 8am.&ldq...
Classes evacuated over smell
News.com.auSTUDENTS at Sacred Heart Primary School at Sandgate are back in class after being evacuated this morning after teachers noticed a "strange smell".
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