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Gillett leaves big impression
Brisbane may have missed the finals for the first time in 19 years but exciting rookie Matt Gillett was able to muster a smile after one of the best ever debut seasons by a utility. Gillett scored...


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Broncos must heed lessons: Henjak
The Broncos are rebuilding around a solid base of youngsters who coach Ivan Henjak says must learn from this season. (Getty Images: Ian...
Katter shrugs off 'tricky stuff'
NORTH Queensland independent MP Bob Katter says "all sorts of tricky stuff" is taking place to try to convince him to back a coalition minority...
Birdsville races washed out
UNSEASONAL wet weather dumped 32mm of rain overnight and washed out the iconic Birdsville races for the first time in its 128-year...
Aussies in earthquake zone 'fine'
Australians staying in central Christchurch are fine and being looked after, their hotel manager says. ''We've got a couple of Australians staying here with us and they're fine,'' said Bruce...
Desperate Rogers not finished yet
The limelight proved as awkward as a hip injury for Mat Rogers when the Gold Coast Titans toasted the retiring dual international. But he better get used to it - Rogers is doing it all again next...
Raiders dash Broncos' finals dream
Brisbane faced a huge task to scrape into semi-finals contention and ultimately fell short as the Raiders recorded an impressive 18-16 win at Lang Park on Friday night and confirmed their own spot in...
Whale freed from shark net
TRICKY TANGLE: A humpback whale has been freed from a shark net on the Gold Coast. It is not uncommon for whales to become caught in the nets. Last year this baby humpback whale was freed from...
Baby girl born in rescue helicopter
An RACQ CQ Rescue Helicopter spokesman said they were flying the mother back to the mainland from Hamilton Island at 7.09am (AEST) on Saturday when she was delivered. ``Flight paramedic Mel Bernas...
Crews free humpback caught in shark net
Marine rescue crews have freed a whale that was entangled in a shark net off the Gold Coast. The seven-metre humpback was spotted this morning off Surfers Paradise. Tony Ham from Queensland...
Clem7 bosses collect $1m in bonuses
Five executives of the company that operates Brisbane's Clem7 tunnel have received bonuses totalling more than $1 million despite the company posting a $1.67 billion loss last financial year. ...
Council's 'safe' in tunnel jam
BCC maintains this is so even with RiverCity's prospectus listing two unmade payments to council.One is RiverCity setting aside $20.2 million for improvements sought by council.Any money left over is...
A lesson from the deep
Lisa Pryor: Don't leave it too late to have babies, girls. There must hardly be a young women out there who has missed out on this warning. It is a lesson pressed on them 100 times over, in the media...
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...
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...
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...
Cops told to boost random checks
INNOCENT people, including elderly women, are being caught in a police competition to clock up the highest tally of random "street...
Bitter Bevis hits out at loss
DEFEATED Labor MP Arch Bevis has hit out over his election loss, taking aim at everyone including Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard and NSW Labor...
Bligh sits in the popularity pits
Her 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...
English exam reprieve for nurse
A 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...
F111's final blaze of glory
With 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...
Riverfire: warning to pet owners
Brisbane 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...