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Driver flouted ban on way to court

Ipswich Magistrates Court

A WOMAN who had been banned from driving was caught behind the wheel on her way to court to face further driving charges.

 

Poll throws Gillard a lifeline

Julia Gillard

JULIA GILLARD has been handed a lifeline with the latest Herald/Nielsen poll showing support for the Prime Minister and her government increasing sharply.
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'Coastguard botched my rescue'

Daniel Mallon’s boat developed engine problems while at sea.

THE Mooloolaba Coastguard is facing a potential lawsuit after the rescue of a fisherman turned into a nightmare when waves knocked the angler out of his boat.
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Call goes out to evacuate St George

The Balonne River has risen faster than expected.

RESIDENTS of St George have been urged to evacuate as the southwest Queensland town awaits an expected record flood peak.

 

Heat's on to ban solariums

COAST solariums could soon find themselves out of business if the State Government follows NSW in declaring them illegal.
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Ad pulled over mistaken age

The ad was removed after a complaint was made that the actress "appears to be very young".

A PERSON has made a complaint against the Queensland Theatre Company ad, saying it made them “feel ill” and labelled it “suggestive of paedophilia”.
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Slipper faces up to Mr Bean

Mr Bean.

THE Speaker of the House of Representatives feels he has been “a victim of identity theft”.
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'Pork chop' calls police bacon

POLICE, bacon, pork chops, Golden Chicken and a masturbatory mime show all got a mention in court this week.
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Matt Golinski emerging out of coma

Matt Golinski with his wife Rachel, twins Willow and Sage and Starlia.

FOR the first time since receiving life-threatening burns in a house fire, celebrity chef Matt Golinski is experiencing brief periods of semi-consciousness.
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Murder-suicide man dies in hospital

A PAINTER who was left in a critical condition after an apparent murder-suicide attempt died in hospital.

 

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