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Robertson defends hospital waiting lists
	Queensland's Health Minister has defended the state's hospital waiting lists, saying the situation is improving.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

More rain on the way for flooded NW Qld
	There is little reprieve in sight for rain-soaked north-west Qld, with further showers and storms for Thursday.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Police hunt Burleigh jewellery store thief
	Police are looking for a man who broke into three jewellery stores inside a Gold Coast shopping centre early this morning.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Judgement expected over Qld mine closures dispute
	A judgment is expected tomorrow in the dispute between mining giant Xstrata and the union over plans to axe jobs at a central Queensland mine.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Mermaid hunters confirm ship's discovery
	A team of archaeologists, scientists and volunteers has confirmed a shipwreck found on the Great Barrier Reef is that of the Mermaid.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Scam victims became complicit in fraud: police
	A Sunshine Coast couple have been charged with fraud after allegedly starting out as victims of the same scam.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Tsonga fights back in Brisbane
	Second seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has fought back from a first set hammering to remain alive in the Brisbane International.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Reddy out of Mariners encounter
	Queensland Roar goalkeeper Liam Reddy is out of this weekend's A-League match against Central Coast with a hamstring strain.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Virgin Blue flight forced back over windscreen crack
	A Virgin Blue plane on its way to Brisbane has been forced to return to Perth after a crack was found in one of its windscreens.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Mauresmo finally cashes in against Coin
	It may have taken over three hours and five match points, but Amelie Mauresmo finally saw off the challenge of compatriot Julie Coin to move into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Foundation hopes to expand Indigenous training program
	An organisation that provides jobs and training for Indigenous youth in the South Burnett has expansion plans.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

New strawberry grower manual to 'boost production'
	A new manual for strawberry growers aims to ensure producers have easy access to the best available management practices.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Wet year for Wide Bay-Burnett region
	Last year was a wetter year than average for parts of the Wide Bay-Burnett region, but that was not the case across the board.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Queenslander wins time trial in Ballarat
	Queensland's Carla Ryan has won the women's time trial at the Australian Road Cycling Championships in Ballarat.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

'Speed, alcohol' considered in fatal quad bike accident
	Police say alcohol and speed are being considered as possible factors in a fatal quad bike accident south of Maryborough.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Fury sign up keeper Pasfield
	A-League newcomers North Queensland has confirmed the capture of Newcastle Jets goalkeeper Justin Pasfield on a two-year deal.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Principal sacking 'not related to anthem saga'
	The Queensland Independent Education Union says it is disappointing a former Islamic college principal's industrial relations claim has been marred by a recent controversy at the school.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Police release name of fatal hwy smash victim
	Police have released the name of a 42-year-old Queensland man who died in a head-on collision at Tomingley, near Dubbo.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Mine shifts go to make way for redundant workers
	The mining company planning to close a central Queensland coal mine says it is being forced to stand down shifts at another site because it needs to transfer workers.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Women form half of mining workforce, council says
	The Queensland Resources Council says there is no reason women cannot make up 50 per cent of the mining workforce.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Mackay's Stingers excluded from State Cup
	The head of Mackay District Rugby Union (MDRU) says Mackay did not meet the standards needed to enter a new state wide competition, which starts later this month.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Forecaster tips big cyclone season for Qld
	Long-range weather forecaster Hayden Walker has predicted three cyclones for Queensland over the next three months.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Paprika trainer confident of strong Magic Millions run
	The trainer of the favourite for Saturday's Magic Millions Two-Year-Old Classic on the Gold Coast, says he is confident the horse will run a strong 1,200 metres.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Qld taskforce still finalising urgent rail upgrade sites
	Queensland Transport Minister John Mickel says a taskforce set up to examine rail level crossings in the state's north is finalising a list of sites that need urgent improvements.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Qlders rack up $5m fine bill
	New figures show Queenslanders owe more than $5 million in outstanding fines.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at ABC(QLD)

Driver plucked from floodwaters
	A ROAD train driver has been rescued by helicopter following a deluge of rain in the Outback, while residents from a remote community prepare to be evacuated.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Two charged on Nigerian scam
	TWO Queenslanders have been charged over recruiting people to a Nigerian scam which netted the fraudsters more than $4.3 million.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Babysitter jailed for sex abuse
	A MALE babysitter, 48, who took two young girls into his bed and abused them has been jailed for six months in the Brisbane District Court.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Boxer 'bites off' woman's lip
	A FORMER professional boxer has been charged with grievous bodily harm after allegedly biting off his girlfriend's lip in a sickening public attack.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Coast sex slave master appeals
	A 48-YEAR-old Gold Coast hairdresser who forced two women from Thailand into sexual slavery believes his five-year jail sentence is too heavy.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Storm warning for southeast
	WEATHER forecasters have predicted more storms will sweep southeast Queensland later this week - bringing cooler temperatures in their wake.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

New house sales plummet
	NEW house sales fell in Queensland at a rate almost 10 times the national average in November, according to a Housing Industry Association survey.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Kids crushed in wall collapse
	A BIRTHDAY party turned bad at a Tarragindi home on Brisbane's southside when a retaining wall suddenly collapsed and injured two children.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Fears for glider survival
	CONSERVATIONISTS believe the the mahogany glider, is headed for extinction unless the State Government does more to preserve its habitat.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Springborg spurns minor parties
	LAWRENCE Springborg said he would rather let Labor win the next state election than form a minority government, as he revved into a new year.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Ecstasy baby with parents
	THE parents accused of giving a 10-week-old baby girl half an ecstasy tablet have been allowed to take her home from hospital after facing court.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Gold Coast big wheel deal
	A FERRIS wheel promised to Surfers Paradise may find a new home at Biggera Waters and be opened as early as next week.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Redcliffe snubs the Bee Gees
	REDCLIFFE residents are horrified no official tribute event has been planned for the Bee Gees, although they will visit their Peninsula hometown in March or April.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

School settles on anthem row
	THE principal who banned the national anthem from assemblies at a Brisbane Islamic college will return to Malaysia after reaching an out-of-court settlement.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Woman dies taking ecstasy
	THE death of a 28-year-old Brisbane woman on New Year's Day after she took two ecstasy pills has prompted a police warning about the dangers of drugs.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Blow to bike hire plan
	BRISBANE'S $1.2 million bike hire scheme has hit a stumbling block, with one of its bidders withdrawing because of the global financial crisis.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Bag of starch clears court
	UPDATE: THE white powder that caused the evacuation of Caboolture courthouse today has turned out to be a harmless starch. The court has now reopened.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Coast push for Logies night
	AUSTRALIAN television's biggest awards night, the Logies, could be bound for the Gold Coast following lobbying from the Queensland Government.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Police find speed lab
	QUEENSLAND detectives have uncovered a clandestine drug-making laboratory in a hotel room at Alexandra Hills, on Brisbane's south side.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Ban on Cash Converters loan
	QUEENSLAND'S biggest payday lender, Cash Converters, will stop offering a controversial loan as many other lenders come under regulatory scrutiny.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Logan tears down Coast sign
	LOGAN City has pulled down the controversial 'Welcome to the Gold Coast' sign on the Pacific Motorway and is planning to replace it with its own.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

Easter eggs on sale already
	By Torny Jensen : SUPERMARKET chains have defended the early arrival of Easter products in shops, saying they are just giving in to consumer demand.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

mX is coming back!
	YOUR trip home is about to get better: Brisbane's popular free afternoon newspaper, mX, will again be part of your daily routine from next Monday.
	Wednesday, January 07, 2009	Read story at Courier Mail

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