THE NSW Opposition has pledged to end the 'law and order auction' in a dramatic break with the tradition of promising to increase punishments and fill jails that has characterised every state election campaign since 1988. more (Sydney Morning Herald — 20 minutes ago)
Residents of the central Queensland town of Tieri will meet to discuss the looming loss of 230 jobs at the town's Xstrata Coal mine. - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 3 hours ago)
WHEN Doug and Marleen Aliendi responded to cries for help from a neighbouring house in the Riverina town of Whitton yesterday they came upon a scene they will never forget. more (Sydney Morning Herald — 20 minutes ago)
A LIFE-THREATENING superbug more difficult to treat than the notorious 'golden staph' has been found on 13 patients at Royal North Shore Hospital. more (Sydney Morning Herald — 21 minutes ago)
Vandals face 10 years in jail after draining over $100,000 worth of water from a key weir into a bone-dry lake in Victoria's drought-stricken north. - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 4 hours ago)
ON THE second floor of New York City Hall - marriage licences $35; wedding ceremonies $25 - casually dressed brides distinguish themselves with a posy, and only rarely with a traditional wedding gown. more (Sydney Morning Herald — 20 minutes ago)
Health Minister says some of the 400 Queenslanders waiting years for surgery includes people who hadn't updated their contact details, were not fit for surgery due to smoking or obesity, or were awaiting minor procedures. - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 5 hours ago)
STATE public servants wrote off 235 government cars in 2007-08 while incurring $34.5 million in insurance claims for vehicles. the Opposition said. more (Sydney Morning Herald — 21 minutes ago)
A South-East Queensland dog breeder will face 149 animal cruelty and duty of care offences following a year-long investigation by the RSPCA. - Brisbane Times more (The Brisbane Times — 7 hours ago)
SHOPPERS are expected to remain cautious at the check-out this year, despite slightly better than expected sales in the lead-up to the busy Christmas period. more (Sydney Morning Herald — 21 minutes ago)
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