Townsville
Townsville mayor attacks Telstra over job cuts
Townsville’s mayor has launched a furious attack on Telstra over plans to shut down a call centre in the city with the loss of 126 jobs.
Townsville beach death not suspicious
Police are trying to establish the movements of a man whose body was found on a beach near Townsville.
Storm leaves trail of destruction in Townsville
A thunderstorm described by witnesses as a "mini-tornado" has ripped through Townsville, causing extensive damage.
Last drinks for the Drink Safe Precinct program?
Amy Remeikis The future of the state's Drink Safe Precinct program could rest with industry stakeholders.
More cash needed for remote area doctors
Bridie Jabour The Royal Flying Doctor Service has blamed the federal government for a shortage of doctors in remote areas, saying they are not stumping up enough cash to lure doctors to where they are needed most.
Nurses union wants talks in wake of attack
Tony Moore The Queensland Nurses Union will urgently write to Queensland Health today seeking urgent talks over statewide nurse safety after two chilling abduction attempts near Princess Alexandra Hospital over...
Stopping fluoridation imperils Queenslanders' dental health
John Spencer, researcher There are indications that some local government councils have moved with remarkable haste to stop water fluoridation at the behest of a vocal, small minority of anti-fluoridationists.
Handshakes and jokes as Logan feud ends
Marissa Calligeros Peace talks between feuding Aboriginal and Pacific Islander families at Logan south of Brisbane have ended with jokes, laughter and hand shakes all round.
Brisbane Live: Monday, January 28
All the latest news on the wild weather hitting southeast Queensland, and more.
Joh's Stradbroke land-for-bridge plan
Tony Moore The Bjelke-Petersen government considered gifting 800 hectares of prime crown land on North Stradbroke Island to developers in order to build a bridge across Moreton Bay, a 1982 cabinet document...
The truth is out there..?
Amy Remeikis Have the people in Cardwell been munching on too many sunflower seeds?
Katter aims to field candidates in every federal seat
Bridie Jabour Katter's Australian Party will run a candidate in every seat at the federal election but Kennedy will not be up for grabs after Bob Katter ruled out a senate run.
Australia adds two skink species
Tony Moore Australia has added two more species of skink to its 420 — which is around a third of the world total.
Health services close across state
Tony Moore Queensland's health services are under massive pressure statewide as health districts make tough decisions to close services and cut staff to meet budget fund reductions.
Brisbane Live at Work: Tuesday, January 29
As flood waters swell throughout Brisbane, the city relives the horrors of 2011.
Baby found dead in yard
Marissa Calligeros A baby has been found dead in the front yard of a north Queensland home.
Secrets out: local law amendments a hot topic
Katherine Feeney The battle between opposition at City Hall and George Street over amendments to the Local Government Act intensified this morning after Minister David Crisafulli took to the airwaves to reject claims...
