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Four killed after Israel navy fires June 7, 2010 at 3:09 PM

AT LEAST four Palestinians were killed after the Israeli Defence Force fired at militants dressed in diving gear.

Man sets himself alight at court June 7, 2010 at 2:20 PM

A MAN, 60,  has set himself on fire in the forecourt at the Brisbane courts complex in front of shocked onlookers.

Woman glassed on dancefloor June 7, 2010 at 1:01 PM

A WOMAN accused of glassing another woman in a dancefloor attack at an inner-city nightclub  has been released on bail.

Bullfighter, 12, youngest in Mexico June 7, 2010 at 12:42 PM

A 12-YEAR-OLD French-Mexican boy has become the youngest novice bullfighter to perform in Mexico City's main ring.

Taxis get new queue area at airport June 7, 2010 at 12:21 PM

TAXIS at Brisbane Airport will have a new queuing area after a crisis meeting between protesting drivers and the Brisbane Airport Corporation.

Daughter racks up debt on dad's card June 7, 2010 at 12:18 PM

A DAUGHTER used her elderly pensioner father's credit card to rack up more than $22,000 in debt over a 3 ½-year period, a court has been told.

Rudd accused of calling Chinese 'f**kers' June 7, 2010 at 11:17 AM

THE China-friendly image of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been tarnished by claims he branded the Chinese "f**kers" at the Copenhagen Climate Summit.

Bligh: I'm not going to quit June 7, 2010 at 11:05 AM

ANNA Bligh's personal popularity has sunk to a dramatic new low, but she says she won't be stepping aside as Premier.

Springfield rail on fast track June 7, 2010 at 10:07 AM

THE State Government plans to accelerate the new $646 million rail line to Springfield in tomorrow's budget.

Coast couple among shot, captured June 7, 2010 at 10:02 AM

THE Gold Coast couple captured by Israeli commandos aboard a Gaza-bound aid ship want to come home.

Ironman tries to save whale June 7, 2010 at 9:49 AM

IRONMAN legend Trevor Hendy battled unsuccessfully to save a baby humpback whale which beached itself on the Gold Coast.

Socceroos goalie hit by tragedy June 7, 2010 at 8:04 AM

BRAD Jones' teammates broke down and cried when they were told his four-year-old son Luca had leukemia.

Cabbies in more airport protests June 7, 2010 at 7:20 AM

ANGRY taxi drivers have gathered at the Brisbane International Airport again this morning to protest their treatment by authorities.

Babies mauled by fox in their cots June 7, 2010 at 7:11 AM

TWO nine-month-old twin girls have been attacked by a fox while sleeping in their cots.

Man, 83, drowns as tiny boat flips June 7, 2010 at 6:43 AM

THE body of an 83-year-old fisherman has been found in the water off North Stradbroke Island after his small row-boat capsized.

Police academy a 'pathetic relic' June 7, 2010 at 6:03 AM

THE State Government is under pressure to find funds in the budget for a proposed new police academy to replace the ageing Oxley facility.

Tragedy for World Cup keeper June 7, 2010 at 12:38 AM

SOCCEROOS star Brad Jones has left the squad before the World Cup after his son was diagnosed with cancer.

Bligh pins hope on Budget June 7, 2010 at 12:01 AM

ANNA Bligh's personal popularity has sunk to a dramatic new low, hampering hope of a Labor resurgence.

Motorways chief's profile probed June 7, 2010 at 12:01 AM

QUEENSLAND Motorways has asked for proof of the academic credentials of Luigi Casagrande, the man entrusted with the $2.1b Gateway Bridge upgrade.

Bligh's popularity hits new low June 7, 2010 at 12:01 AM

ANNA Bligh's personal popularity has sunk to a dramatic new low, hampering hope of a Labor resurgence.

Gaming kids go into rehab June 7, 2010 at 12:01 AM

SCHOOL-AGE children have become so dangerously hooked on computer games that they are being offered live-in treatment at psychiatric facilities.

Hundreds stranded in cab strike June 6, 2010 at 11:32 PM

ACCUSATIONS of police violence and anger over unfair traffic infringements have led hundreds of cab drivers to strike from servicing the Brisbane airport.

Jessica home for roast dinner June 6, 2010 at 10:28 PM

A HUMBLE girl who just wanted to get home for a roast dinner last night drew a crowd of thousands to the Sunshine Coast.

Probe into Google's mapping June 6, 2010 at 10:00 PM

ATTORNEY-GENERAL Robert McClelland has called in the Australian Federal Police over allegations internet giant Google breached privacy laws.