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Nature's nightmare not over yetQUEENSLAND has been battered by the third wild storm this week, amid warnings more severe weather is on its way. [ read on ] |
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10 injured in balcony collapseTEN people have been injured, two of them critically, when a balcony collapsed during a party for Year 12 students' mothers. [ read on ] |
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Journos bashed after drowningsTWO TV reporters have been beaten by locals grieving a mate and his children who died in the Tathra Wharf drowning tragedy. [ read on ] |
Bligh to inspect central Qld storm destruction
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh will fly to Blackwater in central Queensland this morning to inspect damage from a fierce hailstorm last night.Oil prices slump below $US50 a barrel
The price of oil sank below $US50 a barrel overnight.UN to boost DR Congo forces to 20,000
The UN Security Council has voted to send an extra 3,000 peacekeepers to the Democratic Republic of Congo.Authorities probe Brisbane balcony collapse
Authorities will today inspect the remains of a balcony which collapsed at a suburban Brisbane home yesterday injuring 26 people.Mt Isa Mayor picks up award for sexist comments
The Mayor of Mount Isa in north-west Queensland has picked up a Golden Ernie Award for suggesting that unattractive women should move to his mining town to find themselves a husband.Ritchie shuns Madonna's fortune in divorce deal: report
British film director Guy Ritchie has agreed to walk away from his marriage with pop queen Madonna without taking a cent from her multi-million dollar fortune, according to London's Evening Standard newspaper.Concerns weekend Qld storms to cause more destruction
Authorities in Brisbane are concerned that storms forecast for the weekend have the potential to cause more damage.Govt pressed to guarantee childcare worker entitlements
Childcare workers' union the LHMU is pressing the Federal Government to ensure workers at collapsed centres get all their entitlements.Thai Govt denies involvement in deadly attack
Thailand Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat says his Government is not behind a deadly grenade attack in Bangkok which killed a protester.Asia-Pacific community plans 'going well': Rudd
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has rejected reports there is no international support for his push for an Asia-Pacific union.
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