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Packages found at army barracks 'safe'
Police have declared safe several packages taken from a guard house near Brisbane's Enoggera army barracks.
Witness testifies she saw victim run down
A witness has told a Brisbane murder trial she saw a woman run down by a speeding motorist.
Gabe Watson evidence released to US authorities
The Queensland Government has authorised the release of more evidence in the Gabe Watson case to US authorities.
Improve our standard of living, say pensioners
A pensioners' lobby group has used its annual conference in Brisbane to urge all levels of government to improve the standard of living for older Australians.
Koala sanctuary expansion 'political game play'
A koala conservation group says the State Government's expansion of a south-east Queensland koala sanctuary is political game play.
Qld Health wants medical registrations speeded up
Queensland Health (QH) director-general Mick Reid says he has written to national medical registration boards about delays in processing new applications.
Bligh to moonlight at hospital
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says she will spend a night working as an orderly in a Brisbane hospital.
Tax tourists to pay off Japanese whalers: academic
A Queensland academic says Australia could help prevent whale hunting by imposing a levy on the tourism industry.
Councils glove up over water price cap plan
The LGAQ says a cap on water prices could send council-owned water companies broke.
No joy for troubled Jets
Financially troubled Newcastle fell short of victory, but its professionalism was not in question after a scoreless A-League draw with Brisbane at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Sunday.
PNG crash victims return home
The bodies of three Australians and a New Zealander killed in a Papua New Guinea plane crash have arrived in Brisbane.
Crowds turn out for Brisbane Riverfire
About 500,000 people lined the banks of the Brisbane River to watch the annual Riverfire extravaganza.
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.
Broncos must heed lessons: Henjak
Coach Ivan Henjak has warned potential and promise alone will not be enough to return Brisbane to the NRL finals in 2011, after its magnificent streak of 18 successive appearances finally ended with Friday night's 18-16 loss to Canberra.
Raiders dash Broncos' finals dream
The Raiders have sealed their spot in the final eight, leaving the Broncos to miss out for the first time in 19 seasons.
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.
Samba flair boosts Roar
Ange Postecoglou will add another dimension to Brisbane Roar by starting Brazilian Reinaldo and unveiling Costa Rican Jean Carlos Solorzano against Newcastle Jets.
Lions appoint two new directors
The Brisbane Lions have appointed two new directors in the wake of former chairman Tony Kelly standing down from the AFL club's board.
'No fix for homelessness without drug, alcohol prevention'
A national conference on homelessness has been told the problem will not improve until more money is provided to drug and alcohol prevention.
Catholic school evacuated because of smell
Students at a Brisbane Catholic school have been allowed back into their classrooms after buildings were evacuated because of a strange smell.

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