Tag: Brisbane 4000
Missing diggers found after 44 years
The remains of two Australian servicemen missing since 1966 in Indonesia have been found. [MORE]
Flooding rains create 'billion dollar boost'
Queensland Primary Industries Minister Tim Mulherin says the long-term effects of floods in southern Queensland will create a billion dollar boost for the economy. [MORE]
New Federal Court Chief Justice 'astute and gifted'
A valedictory ceremony has been held in Brisbane for the Court of Appeal judge Patrick Keane who has been appointed Chief Justice of the Federal Court.[MORE]
SE Qld population growing 'too fast'
A population inquiry in Brisbane has been told limits should be put on growth in south-east Queensland.[MORE]
Hundreds of Qld drivers test positive for drugs
About 200 Queensland drivers have returned a positive drug driving test over a nine month period.[MORE]
Liberal MP rejects corruption claims
Queensland federal Liberal MP Michael Johnson says he utterly rejects any allegations of personal fraud and corruption against him.[MORE]
HIV infections increasing in Queensland
Queensland Health says the number of reported HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) cases in the state is climbing.[MORE]
Miners push QR purchase with Bligh
A group representing 14 coal companies that wants to buy the coal arm of Queensland Rail (QR) says it will meet with Premier Anna Bligh to discuss the offer.[MORE]
Truckies concerned about Brisbane's left-hand lane rule
The trucking industry has raised a number of concerns about keeping trucks in the left-hand lane of one of Brisbane's busiest road corridors.[MORE]
Brisbane's CLEM7 tunnel opens
Australia's longest road tunnel, the $3 billion CLEM7 under the Brisbane River, is officially open for business.[MORE]
Trucks forced to left-hand lane to cut congestion
The Queensland Government says trucks could be limited to the left-hand lanes of many of the state's highways if a trial on Brisbane's southside reduces traffic congestion.[MORE]
Springborg grows what could be Qld's largest pumpkin
Queensland's Deputy Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg has become a prize-winning farmer, growing the state's largest pumpkin.[MORE]
Brisbane to host Davis Cup tie
Australia will meet Japan in its next Asia/Oceania Group I tie in Brisbane with a purpose-built clay court to be used at the Queensland Tennis Centre.[MORE]
Unions oppose QR sale after Resources Council meeting
The mining sector says it hopes the State Government will change its mind about how to sell parts of Queensland Rail (QR).[MORE]
Little support so far for lower drink-driving limits
The Queensland Government is pressing ahead with community consultation on reducing the drink-driving blood-alcohol limit to 0.02, despite widespread opposition to the plan.[MORE]
Council amalgamations still to reveal benefits
Today is the second anniversary of Queensland's controversial council amalgamations. [MORE]
12 Queenslanders honoured with bravery awards
Twelve Queenslanders who saved others from fire, floods or violence have received Australian Bravery Awards.[MORE]
Brisbane's CLEM7 tunnel opening
Brisbane's largest infrastructure project, the CLEM7 tunnel, officially opens at midnight Monday.[MORE]
Brisbane's CLEM7 tunnel to open
The long wait for motorists is over, with Brisbane's CLEM7 tunnel set to open on Monday night.[MORE]
Reds put 50 on Force
Red-hot Queensland's long-awaited Super 14 resurgence has hit top gear with a record 50-10 smashing of the Western Force.[MORE]
Carseldine toey for Shield final
Nothing will stop veteran Bulls batsman Lee Carseldine from starting this week's Sheffield Shield final at the MCG.[MORE]
Roar lure Theoklitos back home
Brisbane Roar have already started to rebuild after a disappointing campaign with the signing of former back-to-back A-League goalkeeper of the year Michael Theoklitos to a three-year contract.[MORE]
AMAQ backs Rudd health plan
The Australian Medical Association Queensland (AMAQ) wants the Queensland Government to support the Commonwealth's proposed health plan. [MORE]
Xenophon ramps up anti-Scientology crusade
Nick Xenophon has continued to pressure the Government to crack down on The Church of Scientology at a Brisbane anti-cult conference.[MORE]
Folau in doubt for Raiders clash
Broncos ace Israel Folau is battling the fitness clock after suffering a shoulder injury during Friday night's 30-24 NRL thriller over the Cowboys.[MORE]
