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I Can Go The Distance: Newman Vows
Queensland opposition leader-in-waiting Campbell Newman says he's confident he can hold his party together even if the election isn't held until next year.
 
 
 
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Education Trust May Be Means Tested: Bligh Premier Anna Bligh says the Queensland Government‘s plan to use liquefied natural gas (LNG) royalties to create a multi-billion-dollar education trust could be means tested. Read Now
 
 
 
 
Bligh Announces Mines-Funded Education Trust Fund The Queensland Government has announced it will set up a multi-billion-dollar education trust fund, using half of the royalties it receives from the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. Read Now
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Potential Labor Candidates For Twmba South With the recent retirement announcement from LNP Member for Toowoomba South Mike Horan, the field is open for candidates from both of the major political parties. Read Now
 
 
 
 
Clare And Her Farmer Have Spark WHAT started out as a spur-of-the-moment idea is about to turn into a lifetime commitment for former Toowoomba girl Clare Spark. Read Now
 
 
 
 
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Body Building ‘Drugs‘ Worry Mine Industry The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says the State Government needs to examine the safety of a body building supplement being used by some mine workers. Read Now
 
 
 
 
Mortgage Defaults Highest In Qld A new report has found Queensland has the highest rate of mortgage repayment defaults in Australia. Read Now
 
 
 
 
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Body Building ‘Drugs‘ Worry Mine Industry The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says the State Government needs to examine the safety of a body building supplement being used by some mine workers. Read Now
 
 
 
 
Mortgage Defaults Highest In Qld A new report has found Queensland has the highest rate of mortgage repayment defaults in Australia. Read Now
 
 
 
 
 
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Kylie Coming Home For Mardi Gras The biggest float in Mardi Gras history will carry Kylie Minogue down Sydney‘s Oxford Street when she returns to the parade in March as a special guest. Read Now
 
 
 
 
Revved Up For 2012 Unless you are part of the WA screen industry or an indie film buff, chances are you may not have heard of the Revelation Perth International Film Festival. Read Now
 
 
 
 
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Tired New Dads A Safety Risk: Study Fathers of new babies are often so tired they pose a safety risk at work and on the road, a new study has found. Read Now
 
 
 
 
Snake Danger Warning At least four Tasmanians have been been treated in hospital for snake bites over the past week. Read Now
 
 
 
 
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Maggie Beer Wins Australian Day Honour Adelaide food producer Maggie Beer has been appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in 2012 Australia Day honours. Read Now
 
 
 
 
Chooks Are Turning Out To Be Man‘s Best Friend The sentinel chicken - it sounds like the subject of a 1970s superhero cartoon. Read Now
 
 
 
 
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Stuart Highway Stretch Among Most Dangerous The Australian Automobile Association says the Stuart Highway between Darwin and Pine Creek is arguably the most dangerous stretch of highway in the nation. Read Now
 
 
 
 
Tourism Body Backs Fracking Fight The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is siding with protesters against coal seam gas, demanding better industry consultation. Read Now
 
 
 
 
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World Titles At Stake For Katsidis Toowoomba boxer Michael Katsidis is determined not to let what he considers a relatively insignificant cut hamper his chances of claiming two world championships. Read Now
 
 
 
 
Twmba Apprentice Jockey Defies Odds Toowoomba-based apprentice Nori Yamada defies the odds to make a successful career of being a jockey. The Japanese born jockey along with his wife and new son want to stay in Toowoomba after his apprenticeship ends in July, 2011. Read Now