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Fri 24 May 2013

Should drivers have to redo tests to renew licences?

SHOULD drivers have to resit written or practical tests every five or 10 years to renew their licences?

Anger and revenge led man to burn down machinery shed

ANGER and revenge had been the motivation behind Pittsworth man Leigh Sutton burning down a neighbour's machinery shed.

Rebels member facing drug and firearm charges

A GOLD Coast bikie is expected to face Southport Magistrates Court on Friday after being charged for drug and firearm offences.

Crime

Body discovered in Kingaroy front yard

UPDATE: Fisher St, between Haly and Gabbee Sts, is still closed this morning as crime scene investigations are expected to continue into today.

Work out a solution or lose funding to other schemes: Butler

FEDERAL Housing Minister Mark Butler has issued a veiled ultimatum to the Newman government over the Queensland Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service.

No health or environmental impacts from discharges: report

WATER released from four coal mines in Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin has been given the all-clear by independent experts, according to Jeff Seeney.

Bay man accused of 47 child sex offences remains on bail

A HERVEY Bay man accused of 47 child sex offences remains on bail as he waits to find out whether his case will be committed to trial.

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<strong>UPDATE: </strong>The driver killed in a traffic crash at Tannymoral was a Killarney man, police have confirmed.

Killarney man killed after car crashes into creek

UPDATE: The driver killed in a traffic crash at Tannymoral was a Killarney man, police have confirmed.

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Chasing people with a machete "in no way acceptable"

A MAN who drunkenly chased someone around Willowbank Caravan Park with a machete has been ordered to undergo alcohol and anger management counselling.

Crime

Naked 'activities' in full view of street earns man a fine

A MAN caught standing naked in his front room window masturbating in full view of the street had been warned before by police about his exhibitionist behaviour.

Opposition bill to ban un-vaccinated kids from childcare

CHILDCARE centres could refuse to enrol children not fully immunised under a new policy the Opposition plans to introduce into Queensland Parliament today.

Thea just wants her fare go on public transport

SENIOR citizen Thea Fietje was left shocked and embarrassed after a Go Card inspector demanded she get off a train because of a “glitch” in the scanning system.

Woman finds no comfort in bottle of Southern so she rampages

DRINKING a full bottle of Southern Comfort was a bad idea for Sophie Anne Avenell.

'Biggest drug bust in a decade'

A PAIR of alleged drug traffickers has been denied bail after being nabbed in what is thought to be Warwick’s biggest drug sting in over a decade.

Thu 23 May 2013

Fishing industry under threat if reef not protected

THE state’s fishing industry could be under threat if problems in Gladstone Harbour are repeated along the Great Barrier Reef coastline.

Crime scene declared after baby rushed to hospital

POLICE this afternoon declared a Koongal home a crime scene after a baby was rushed to Rockhampton Hospital in a serious condition.

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Gun amnesty ends with more than 19,000 weapons handed in

A ROCKET launcher, flame thrower, tasers, crossbows and World War II firearms were among more than 19,000 weapons surrendered during Queensland's gun amnesty.

“Community service obligation” to keep power prices reasonable

THE Queensland Government will have forked out $1.32 billion over three years in an effort to keep power costs down for regional towns.

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Australian Geographic to help save Mary River turtle

TIARO Landcare will celebrate World Turtle Day with the news Australian Geographic Society has dedicated itself to helping to save the Mary River turtle.

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<strong>UPDATE: </strong>POLICE seized cash, amphetamines, cannabis, steroids and weapons from 30 properties searched in co-ordinated raids early yesterday.

Drugs, cash and guns seized in bikie gang drug raids

UPDATE: POLICE seized cash, amphetamines, cannabis, steroids and weapons from 30 properties searched in co-ordinated raids early yesterday.

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