Mackay and tropical north
Man gets 9 years' jail for $20k drug operation
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A far-north Queensland man who confessed to police he made more than $20,000 wholesaling illicit drugs has been jailed for nine years.
Opposition urges ambulance dispatch review
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The Queensland Opposition says it is concerned that ambulance delays because of communications problems are not uncommon.
Housing approval figures slump in Qld
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Qld has recorded the worst drop in building approvals in Australia.
Maitua's pay out of Cowboys' league
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North Queensland chief executive Peter Parr says it is unlikely the club could afford to pay Reni Maitua if he is allowed to play in the NRL next season.
Bushwalker critical after falling 50m off cliff
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A bushwalker in central Queensland has been flown to Townsville with serious injuries after falling 50 metres down a cliff in a national park.
Ambulance criticised for going to 'wrong address'
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The Queensland Opposition claims an ambulance service bungle last month may have cost a north Queensland man his life.
Cancer council welcomes new ad campaign
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The Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ) has praised a new $2 million TV advertising campaign warning about the dangers of sun tanning.
Weed threat still being sold across Qld
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Biosecurity Queensland is still trying to track down an invasive weed being sold at nurseries across the state.
Coal prices forecast to fall
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The Queensland Resources Council says it is not surprised by forecasts of lower coal prices next year.
Telegraph editor defends MP in photo row
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The Daily Telegraph editor defends MP James Bidgood over his controversial photo of a Parl House protester.
Ex-MP's son to face drug trafficking trial
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The son of former Queensland federal MP De-Anne Kelly has been ordered to stand trial on charges of drug trafficking.
MP faces investigation over protest photo
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An investigation has been launched after a Labor MP sold a photo of a man trying to set himself alight in a protest.
Missing money won't stop footy club season
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The Mackay Junior Rugby League has moved to reassure parents and players, next year's season will go ahead.
Cowboys pick up Rovelli
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North Queensland has snapped up New Zealand Warriors half-back Grant Rovelli on a two-year deal.
North Qld employment still strong: economist
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A leading economist says employment in north Queensland remains strong, despite the economic downturn and negative impacts on the construction industry.
Flooded residents 'should be home by Christmas'
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The Mackay Reconstruction Task Force says it is confident all residents forced out of their houses by flood damage in Mackay will be back home by Christmas.
Oppn power price motion just a stunt, Govt says
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The Qld Govt has branded a State Oppn attempt to over-ride proposed power price hikes as a 'stunt'.
AgForce expects banks to pass on rate cuts
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Rural lobby group AgForce says farmers will be expecting banks to pass on yesterday's full interest rate cut to commercial and rural lenders.
New life for Dame Nellie's unheard recordings
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Enthusiasts bring recently-discovered recordings from Dame Nellie Melba back to life.
Qld electricity price hike will hurt small business
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The QCCI says small businesses would be forced to pass on an almost 14pc rise in electricity prices if it is approved.
Macarthur interested in Dalrymple coal terminal purchase
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Macarthur Coal has confirmed it is considering buying part of Queensland's largest coal terminal.
Growers expect small lychee crop
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Lychee growers in the Mackay region say this year's crop is expected to be one of the smallest in almost two decades.
Cat registration scheme to cost council $500K
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The Whitsunday Regional Council says if it is forced to introduce compulsory cat registration, it will have to spend about $500,000 to build new cat pounds to house the stray cats.
Police probe claims of missing football club funds
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Police in north Queensland are investigating claims that up to $100,000 is missing from a junior sporting group.
Hope for new bus service to ease driver fatigue
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A bus company says a new passenger service to Queensland's central highlands could help to address the driver fatigue problem in the region.
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