Queensland
Drones could take off ... or not
IT looks like an oversized remote-controlled spider, but the State Government says it could be a key to Queensland's economic growth.
Police links to ruthless bikie gang
QUEENSLAND police officers are under investigation for possible criminal links to a bikie gang accused of murder and drug running.
Dami keen to stay on in Brisbane
NEWLY crowned X Factor winner Dami Im is hoping to launch her music career from her home in Daisy Hill.
Full-time work, study elusive for some
ONE third of Queensland's young adults are not in full-time work or study, or a full-time mix of both - and the situation is not improving.
Gusty night ends storm run
STRONG winds and rain continued in the southeast overnight but forecasters say the worst is over. SEE THE FORECAST
Tot's death may give life to others
UPDATE: Little Korbin Sprott's tragic death could save the lives of three other children after his parents donated his organs.
Premier rejects criticism: 'Queensland behind me'
UPDATE: Campbell Newman responds to judge's criticism of his public comments on bikie court proceedings, saying he has the support of the public.
State pays ex-crims to stay away
FORMER criminals who live inside G20 security zones in Brisbane and Cairns will be paid to stay in hotels when world leaders arrive.
Childcare boss 'shared porn online'
A MAN accused of distributing child pornography via Skype was the director of a Queensland childcare centre at the time of the alleged offences.
'I pity homophobic footy star'
NRL footy star Ryan Stig said homosexuality was a "spiritual disease" and compared it to alcoholism. A gay man responds.
Why Tori 'lied' about weight loss
TORI Spelling has revealed her publicist instructed her to say she lost 20 kilos by "swimming". But the real reason she dropped the weight will shock you.
McUnion meetings 'not legislation'
A UNION which says legislation forces it to hold meetings at McDonald's has misinterpreted a change in law, the government claims.
We're not having a bar of this
ADVERT linking sexy young woman's self-esteem to protein health bar pulled from circulation after social media backlash. Sensible or too sensitive?
Wolfman cleans up as case dropped
HE hasn't been seen since his side's crushing grand final defeat to the Roosters but Manly winger David Williams finally came out of the shadows to attend court.
Man sues church for 'brainwashing'
A MAN distressed with the US-style Christianity preached at his Queensland church launches court action to stop the "brainwashing" of parishioners.
Pollie predicts: 'KRudd to ditch Griffith'
FIND out who is banking on Kevin Rudd pulling up stumps and turning his back on his electorate for something bigger and better. COMMENTS 100+
Where the tourists love to tread
QUEENSLAND is leading Australia's tourism revival - find out which of our beautiful spots is the nation's new tourism mecca.
Bikie War: Cops target 'crime' industry
POLICE are raiding businesses across Queensland in a bid to drive criminal outlaw gang members out of an industry.
Housing bubble fears still brewing
ROCKETING house prices fuel concerns of a property bubble, as record low interest rates prove irresistible to investors.
Ex-racing boss fears criminal charges
A RACING inquiry may be paving the way for criminal charges to be laid against an ex-Racing Queensland boss.
Wednesday, 30 October
NSW mining licensing set up to fail: ICAC
4:05PM A NEW ICAC report says NSW's coal mining licensing processes were almost too easy to exploit and reform is needed to stop corruption.
SA volunteer emergency members to decline
3:57PM VOLUNTEER emergency and firefighter numbers will decline in South Australia, due to ageing and job security and liability concerns, a report shows.
PUP wants inquiry into Tasmanian Greens
3:56PM TASMANIA'S Palmer United Party senator-elect Jacqui Lambie wants an inquiry into the Greens' influence on the state.
Crash site reached as aircraft grounded
3:56PM AVIATION authorities have grounded aircraft similar to the waterbomber involved in a fatal crash while fighting bushfires, as an investigation starts.
Easy to reverse kids' heart risk: expert
3:30PM OBESE children have damaged blood vessels that put them at risk of a heart attack later in life, but a researcher says the risk can be reversed.
Vaccinate all horses against Hendra: owner
3:30PM VACCINATING every horse against Hendra will protect humans from the deadly virus, a Queensland riding school owner says.
Ratings may end, but not the TV hits
3:30PM A RAFT of popular US shows, including Homeland and The Blacklist, will be fast-tracked during the non-ratings period.
Obeid paid in bundles of cash: ICAC
2:58PM EDDIE Obeid's son has conceded at a corruption probe the family was "possibly" hidden from view with regards to their Sydney cafe interests.
Sex case employee denied workers comp
2:56PM THE High Court has ruled a female public servant won't receive workers compensation for injury while having sex in motel room during overnight work trip.
NSW WorkCover back in the black
2:53PM NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell is hailing his government's WorkCover reforms, with the scheme for injured workers now on a sustainable footing.
WA woman collects $30 million lotto prize
2:53PM A WOMAN from Innaloo, in Perth's northern suburbs, has collected the $30 million prize from last week's Powerball draw after returning from a holiday.
NSW baby 'shaken forcefully': coroner
2:53PM A NSW coroner wants a new criminal offence created after the shaking death of a baby boy while in the care of both his parents.
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