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These are the most recent articles mentioning "brisbane" Force them to testify - Haneef's lawyer Posted 04/03/08, 01:39 ... former immigration minister Kevin Andrews are among the witnesses expected to testify at the Clarke Inquiry. Last July, Dr Haneef was arrested at Brisbane Airport and was held in custody for 12 days before being charged in the wake of the foiled terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow. The cha... Trial of accused child molester aborted Posted 04/03/08, 07:35 Brisbane District Court this week heard Dennis Raymond Ferguson, 60, touched the two girls - then aged four and five - at their home at Dalby, west of Brisbane, on November 9, 2005. The court was told Mr Ferguson was in the company of another man, a convicted sex offender, when he visited the house... Curry Kenny will never compete again Posted 04/03/08, 04:42 ... side her Sunshine Coast home today when she fronted the media to tell of her traumatic experience, just three days after undergoing an operation in a Brisbane hospital to implant a cardio-defibrillator. "I remember saying 'Does anyone have a camera? I want you to get a picture of me in hospita... Probe digs for 'inconvenient grocery truths' Posted 04/03/08, 06:59 A hearing was held in Brisbane today, with representatives from biscuit, milk and fruit and vegetable producers giving evidence. The inquiry will review all aspects of the grocery industry, including the nature of competition at the supply, wholesale and retail levels. It was closed to the publ... Trial of accused child molester aborted Posted 04/03/08, 07:35 Brisbane District Court this week heard Dennis Raymond Ferguson, 60, touched the two girls - then aged four and five - at their home at Dalby, west of Brisbane, on November 9, 2005. The court was told Mr Ferguson was in the company of another man, a convicted sex offender, when he visited the house... Trial of accused child molester aborted Posted 04/03/08, 07:35 Brisbane District Court this week heard Dennis Raymond Ferguson, 60, touched the two girls - then aged four and five - at their home at Dalby, west of Brisbane, on November 9, 2005. The court was told Mr Ferguson was in the company of another man, a convicted sex offender, when he visited the house... Metal objects found in meat products Posted 04/05/08, 07:35 ... 17 and a Coles outlet at Tweed Heads South, in NSW, on March 18. The latest discovery was in a product purchased at the Bi-Lo store at Alderley, on Brisbane's northside, sometime in early March. Police Detective Superintendent Gayle Hogan urged consumers to be alert. "We don't believe tha... Metal objects found in meat products Posted 04/05/08, 07:35 ... 17 and a Coles outlet at Tweed Heads South, in NSW, on March 18. The latest discovery was in a product purchased at the Bi-Lo store at Alderley, on Brisbane's northside, sometime in early March. Police Detective Superintendent Gayle Hogan urged consumers to be alert. "We don't believe tha... Metal objects found in meat products Posted 04/05/08, 07:35 ... 17 and a Coles outlet at Tweed Heads South, in NSW, on March 18. The latest discovery was in a product purchased at the Bi-Lo store at Alderley, on Brisbane's northside, sometime in early March. Police Detective Superintendent Gayle Hogan urged consumers to be alert. "We don't believe tha... Emily Seebohm suspended for text bullying Posted 04/05/08, 14:39 A Sunday Mail investigation has found the South Australian-born Olympic rookie left Brisbane's prestigious St Margaret's Anglican College in November, 2006 after receiving a 1 1/2-day suspension for text-message bullying of another Year 8 student. The revelation is the latest blow to the Austra... Saboteur putting metal in meat Posted 04/05/08, 20:20 ... aunched after Coles reported two incidents last month where consumers found metal in their food bought from their Tweed Heads store on March 18 and a Brisbane Bi-Lo store at Alderley. Detective Superintendent Gayle Hogan, head of the Major Crime Investigation Group, said to date no one had consume... Sex offender breaches supervision order Posted 04/07/08, 08:52 A QCS spokesman said Toms was arrested about 6pm (AEST) today and would appear in Brisbane's Supreme Court this week. No further details were available. The Brisbane Supreme Court ordered Toms be released into the community on November 9, 2006, subject to a supervision order under the Dangerous ... Sex offender breaches supervision order Posted 04/07/08, 08:52 A QCS spokesman said Toms was arrested about 6pm (AEST) today and would appear in Brisbane's Supreme Court this week. No further details were available. The Brisbane Supreme Court ordered Toms be released into the community on November 9, 2006, subject to a supervision order under the Dangerous ... Sex offender breaches supervision order Posted 04/07/08, 08:52 A QCS spokesman said Toms was arrested about 6pm (AEST) today and would appear in Brisbane's Supreme Court this week. No further details were available. The Brisbane Supreme Court ordered Toms be released into the community on November 9, 2006, subject to a supervision order under the Dangerous ... Men charged over lost police Taser Posted 04/08/08, 07:10 It's alleged the 37-year-old Sunnybank man found the weapon on a road at Kelvin Grove, in Brisbane's inner north, on Sunday and passed it on to a 33-year-old man, also of Sunnybank. The 37-year-old man has been charged with stealing and possession of a restricted weapon and has been issued a Noti... Men charged over lost police Taser Posted 04/08/08, 07:10 It's alleged the 37-year-old Sunnybank man found the weapon on a road at Kelvin Grove, in Brisbane's inner north, on Sunday and passed it on to a 33-year-old man, also of Sunnybank. The 37-year-old man has been charged with stealing and possession of a restricted weapon and has been issued a Noti... Man offers face as advertising space Posted 04/08/08, 06:21 And the 37-year-old from Ipswich, west of Brisbane, doesn't care if people think he's an idiot – just as long as the crazy scheme pays off and he can better provide for his wife Amy and children Tre, Tanika, Candis and Finette. Mr Niebling already has the left side of his face and his bald h... Woman on 63 bag-snatch charges Posted 04/09/08, 06:55 Police arrested the 40-year-old woman at Kedron, in Brisbane's north, last night after receiving a tip-off from a member of the public. The woman is alleged to have committed bag snatches in a large number of shopping centres. Police are continuing their investigations into other possible offence... Woman on 63 bag-snatch charges Posted 04/09/08, 06:55 Police arrested the 40-year-old woman at Kedron, in Brisbane's north, last night after receiving a tip-off from a member of the public. The woman is alleged to have committed bag snatches in a large number of shopping centres. Police are continuing their investigations into other possible offence... No release for female vampire killer Posted 04/14/08, 03:09 Tracey Wigginton, 42, and three other women were convicted of stabbing Brisbane council worker Edward Baldock 27 times in 1989. One of Wigginton's co-accused said the self-proclaimed vampire had drunk his blood because of her "need to feed". Wigginton received a life sentence. The A... Jealous husband 'slit wife's throat' Posted 04/14/08, 05:00 Hasan Abusoud, 39, attacked Hoda Abusoud as she lay in bed at their home in Slacks Creek, south of Brisbane, on the morning of November 16, 2005, the Supreme Court in Brisbane was told today. Mr Abusoud used two kitchen knives to stab his 33-year-old wife repeatedly in the head and body before cu... Bombs found in recycling plant Posted 04/14/08, 10:42 POLICE have cleared an area in Brisbane's inner east and fire services are on standby after large military bombs were found in a recycling plant. A police spokesman said the area, at 61 Anton Rd, Hemmant, had been cleared as a safeguard while investigations were made. "We're clearing t... Bombs found in recycling plant Posted 04/14/08, 10:42 POLICE have cleared an area in Brisbane's inner east and fire services are on standby after large military bombs were found in a recycling plant. A police spokesman said the area, at 61 Anton Rd, Hemmant, had been cleared as a safeguard while investigations were made. "We're clearing t... Handcuffed man drives off in police car Posted 04/15/08, 06:09 ... n to break and enter charges. He was handcuffed and placed in the back of an unmarked police car, Deputy Commissioner Ian Stewart told reporters in Brisbane. "Police then began examining the contents of a bag found in his possession," Mr Stewart said. "They did that at the rear ... Man sorry for drunk church trashing Posted 04/17/08, 04:58 The Brisbane District Court was today told Brisbane store worker Patrick Colin Thompson, 25, got heavily drunk and trashed the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Bardon on June 24 last year. He pleaded guilty today to one count each of common assault, break and enter to commit wilful damage, seriou... Bass player charged over deaths Posted 04/18/08, 05:23 ... ged between 19 and 26, were injured. The Geelong-based band had been making the 1000km journey to Sydney for a gig after playing the night before in Brisbane. Bass player Jamie Hope, 21, was allegedly at the wheel at the time of the crash. A NSW police spokesman said the Geelong man had been su... F-111 in bird-strike emergency over Brisbane Posted 04/18/08, 14:00 ... xt year and they take the chance I'm not going to go on the road and get hit by a car." He's waiting for an answer from a Mexican restaurant in Brisbane that was looking at buying a $10,000 ad space on his head. of the day. So that was our decision, not the school's decision." Swimmin... Convicted schoolgirl killer seeks pardon Posted 04/19/08, 02:20 ... The 44-year-old has consistently denied any involvement in the 1991 murder of his then fiancee's 12-year-old sister Leanne Holland at Goodna, west of Brisbane. "Mr Stafford lodged a petition with my office late last year seeking a pardon for his conviction for the murder of Leanne Holland in ... 'Strong case' for murder pardon Posted 04/19/08, 05:26 ... he book with former detective Graeme Crowley, believes Stafford, 44, was wrongly convicted of murdering 12-year-old Leanne Holland at Goodna, west of Brisbane in 1991. "I'm glad that Stafford at least has another chance (of clearing his name) - it's a strong case and I hope justice will ultim... Nurse took patients' keys to rob homes Posted 04/19/08, 17:20 ... , chased former Mater Hospital nurse Suzanne Gunn in his car and took down her registration number after he saw her leave his 88-year-old neighbour's Brisbane home last year. The information led police to arrest the mother from Bardon in Brisbane's inner-west, who confessed to several other burgla... Catholic church stumps up for Youth Day Posted 04/21/08, 03:40 ... World Youth Day is an economic boost not just for Sydney, but for Australia. Thousands of visiting pilgrims will be travelling to Melbourne, Brisbane and other major centres across the country," she said. - AAP could allow Gunn, who is suspended from nursing, to one day return to work in ho... Homeless Kernot says she's on the market Posted 04/24/08, 16:37 The 59-year-old, who was in Brisbane this week for a workshop on social exclusion, said she would not stand again in politics but would like to work behind the scenes. "I will have to find work," she said. "I think my role will probably be to assist behind the scenes or help othe... So You Think You Can Dance winner announced Posted 04/27/08, 14:15 The 19-year-old from Brisbane edged out the colourful Rhys Bobridge, as he was announced the winner at a live grand finale spectacular at Sydney's Carriageworks last night. As part of the prize, Chambers picks up $200,000 in cash and will head to Los Angeles to perform for US talent agents. The f... So You Think You Can Dance winner announced Posted 04/27/08, 13:13 The 19 year old from Brisbane edged out the colourful Rhys Bobridge, as he was announced the winner at a live grand finale spectacular at Sydney's Carriageworks tonight. As part of the prize, Chambers picks up $200,000 in cash and will head to Los Angeles to perform for US talent agents. The fina... So You Think You Can Dance winner announced Posted 04/27/08, 13:13 The 19 year old from Brisbane edged out the colourful Rhys Bobridge, as he was announced the winner at a live grand finale spectacular at Sydney's Carriageworks tonight. As part of the prize, Chambers picks up $200,000 in cash and will head to Los Angeles to perform for US talent agents. The fina... Jihad body linked to top univeristy Posted 04/28/08, 18:20 Dr Abdalla, who has refused to be drawn on the Tablighi Jamaat group, has been identified as its Brisbane head by Muslim community figures, including prominent Islamic leader Fadi Rahman. "He's the head of Tablighi in Brisbane," said Mr Rahman, who attended the 2020 Summit as a delegate... Jodie Henry's heartbroken ex jailed Posted 04/30/08, 17:00 The Supreme Court in Brisbane heard not only was Raymond Patrick McDonald caught by police but a later analysis also showed he had been "ripped off". Only five of the tablets he was found with were ecstasy - the other 765 were the legal drug Alprazolan. He is a former 10 times na... Climate change to hit major cities Posted 04/30/08, 21:55 ... Australia - where more than 60 per cent of the population lives. The regions most at risk are the catchments of Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Murray-Riverina. The assessment, undertaken by the CSIRO this year, was based on climate change impacts, historical rainfall changes, ca... Climate change to hit major cities Posted 04/30/08, 21:55 ... Australia - where more than 60 per cent of the population lives. The regions most at risk are the catchments of Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Murray-Riverina. The assessment, undertaken by the CSIRO this year, was based on climate change impacts, historical rainfall changes, ca... Police in hospital after woman pulls gun Posted 05/03/08, 22:36 ... ssaulted another female officer in the watchhouse, grabbing her by the hair and scratching the back of her neck. The woman from Cleveland, south of Brisbane, will appear in Southport Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with two counts of seriously assaulting police, possessing a firearm, carrying... Police in hospital after woman pulls gun Posted 05/03/08, 22:36 ... ssaulted another female officer in the watchhouse, grabbing her by the hair and scratching the back of her neck. The woman from Cleveland, south of Brisbane, will appear in Southport Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with two counts of seriously assaulting police, possessing a firearm, carrying... Kitten killer says 'Let me off, I want a job' Posted 05/06/08, 15:18 A BRISBANE teenager who kicked a kitten to death after it affectionately rubbed up against him in a suburban park now wants his conviction overturned to help him get an apprenticeship. In November, Shane Moore, 18, of Narangba, north of Brisbane, pleaded guilty to one count of animal cruelty in th... Coles fuel docket 'no bargain' Posted 05/07/08, 21:12 ... unt vouchers to buy petrol. The chain was slugging motorists with the highest prices and leading the whole market to go higher in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, said Australian Competition and Consumer Commission petrol commissioner Pat Walker. Analysis of petrol pricing at 9am&nbs... Man dies in house fire Posted 05/07/08, 21:18 Authorities were alerted to the blaze at a property on McGuire Road at Wattlecamp, near Nanango, north-west of Brisbane, about 10.30pm (AEST) last night. Police said a 63-year-old man died in the blaze, but a 57-year-old man who was in the house at the time managed to escape and was admitted to K... Fears Beck targeted other 'blonde virgins' Posted 05/09/08, 17:15 DETECTIVES believe child killer Valmae Beck may secretly hold the key to the disappearance of Brisbane shop assistant Sharron Phillips - one of Queensland's most enduring murder mysteries - as well as several unsolved interstate cases involving missing "petite blonde virgins". In an unth... Westpac chasing the dragon Posted 05/12/08, 02:19 ... roach to St George Bank (sgb.ASX: Quote , News ) on Friday after the close of business, intending to make a share offer for the company. Bell Potter Brisbane senior adviser Stuart Smith said a good indication of a possible bid price could be the issue price of a St George equity raising last Novemb... Young worker shot in head with nail gun Posted 05/11/08, 23:39 A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the accident occurred at a building site in Brisbane about 7.20am today. The youth was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where he is in a serious but stable condition. n their shares to allow confidential discussions to continue and for an a... Worker shot in head with nail gun Posted 05/11/08, 23:39 A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the accident occurred at a building site in Brisbane about 7.20am today. The youth was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where he is in a serious but stable condition. n their shares to allow confidential discussions to continue and for an a... Worker shot in head with nail gun Posted 05/11/08, 23:39 A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the accident occurred at a building site in Brisbane about 7.20am today. The youth was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where he is in a serious but stable condition. n their shares to allow confidential discussions to continue and for an a... Men accused of girl's gang-rape bailed Posted 05/15/08, 04:10 The men - aged 30, 25, 21 and 19 - appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court today after being charged yesterday with numerous sex offences. It's alleged the men took the teenage girl to a hotel room in Brisbane on May 3 and repeatedly assaulted her. Each of the men - including two brothers - were... << back