Queensland
Ex-cop 'timed' attack on family
A FORMER cop used inside knowledge of the police force to time a stabbing attack on his wife and kids, it is alleged.
Drivers fork out for rail fails
APPROACHING a rail bridge or boom gate? You might want to exercise caution. Poor judgement is costing Queensland drivers thousands.
City plan 'will destroy greenery'
CONTROVERSIAL Brisbane councillor Nicole Johnston has blasted the new draft city plan as a ''time bomb'' waiting to destroy leafy-green suburbs.
Slashed with bottle, beat up by ten
MP's nephew the victim of a savage attack on a night out in Brisbane after he was allegedly slashed with a broken bottle and set upon by ten people.
Allison saw counsellor about affair, court hears
ALLISON Baden-Clay went to see family counsellor about husband's three-year affair with staff member, court told.
Are we in for double Fujiwhara?
WEATHER watchers are in for a treat as forecasters hint at a rarely seen event that could hit us - twice.
$650m for major road upgrade
PLANS announced of long-awaited $650 million upgrade for a troublesome Brisbane road. But work won't be starting just yet.
Man 'hit by own stolen car'
A MAN has reportedly been hit by his own car after it was stolen on the Gold Coast.
Banned sex teacher set to return
A 'ROMANTICALLY inexperienced' music teacher who had sex with one of his students soon after she graduated could be set to teach again.
Mum on run with 'kidnapped' son
A MOTHER accused of kidnapping her young son in Sydney is believed to be hiding in Queensland. Police have fears for the boy's safety.
What is Queensland's happiest city?
A STUDY of 100 million Instagram photos has found the cities that are home to the happiest Queenslanders. Guess where they are?
When you're most likely to crash
MOTORISTS beware. There are two scenarios where you're most likely to hit another car. Find out what they are.
'I've stabbed my best mate'
A CHILLING 000 call led police to a horrific scene - a man allegedly stabbed to death by his friend outside their Queensland home.
Karina mystery man? Plot thickens
ABC newsreader Karina Carvalho denies holding hands with a bearded mystery man at South Brisbane, saying she was out with her mum.
Angie off to join the Mexicans
BRISBANE has lost another one of its top television news talents to the bright lights of Sydney.
Fake cop car? On your way, sir
POLICE officers pull over a car after noticing it looked suspiciously like a cop car - and the excuse the driver used must have been pretty good...
Court set for 22 bikies at once
ALL 22 bikies involved in the notorious Broadbeach brawl are scheduled to appear in the same court - so will they be re-arrested under anti-association laws?
'Prisoners are sleeping on the floor'
QUEENSLAND jails are so overcrowded people are sleeping on the floor, a prisoner support group claims.
Athlete dies after gruelling tri
A YOUNG man has died after competing in a triathlon dubbed as a race 'not for the faint hearted'.
Tuesday, 4 February
Vic power saboteur knew plant well: police
5:41PM POLICE believe the saboteur who lit the fire that shut down at Victoria's Yallourn power station last year had intimate knowledge of the plant.
Deliberate bushfires are "urban terrorism"
5:41PM A MINISTER says deliberately lit bushfires are akin to urban terrorism, as firefighters continue to battle a blaze south of Perth.
Shaw blocks Vic govt business
5:40PM INDEPENDENT MP Geoff Shaw has sided with the opposition to stall the Victorian government's business agenda.
Ex-cyclone Fletcher threatens to reform
5:40PM WEATHER forecasters warn ex-cyclone Fletcher could reform if it heads to water again, bringing heavy rain to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Thorpe faces tough depression battle
5:38PM AMERICA'S Cup winning skipper John Bertrand says like many athletes, Ian Thorpe faces a challenge adapting to retirement.
SPC says allowances not 'over generous'
5:32PM STRUGGLING fruit processor SPC Ardmona says claims its problems are down to "over-generous" staff allowances are mistaken.
Vic anti-taxi reform protesters batter cab
5:31PM TAXI drivers and owners upset at reforms to the taxi industry have battered a taxi as part of their protest against the changes.
Rates to hold steady for a while: Stevens
5:24PM THE Reserve Bank left the cash rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent at its first board meeting on Tuesday as was widely expected.
Govt seeks penalty rates review
5:24PM AS the Fair Work Commission starts its review of the modern award system, the government says it must look at penalty rates and high labour costs.
Tanker drivers want govt to act
5:18PM THE fuel tanker drivers' union says government inaction and contract pressure from companies mean road safety standards are being compromised.
Govt accused of misleading over SPC grant
5:14PM THE Abbott government based its decision not to grant $25 million to SPC Ardmona on wrong information, the company and a Liberal MP says.
Sailors rescued from rough Bass Strait
5:08PM THREE sailors have been rescued by emergency services in a dramatic air and sea operation in Bass Strait.
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