Beattie takes stand in Nuttall trial

FORMER Queensland premier Peter Beattie has taken the stand to give evidence via video-link from the US in the corruption trial of Gordon Nuttall.

Competition looks to be heating up

FIERCE struts, hair flicks and blue-steel looks were in abundance as Ipswich's modelling hopefuls 'worked it' at Booval hoping to be the next big thing.

Dead chopper pilot 'was thrillseeker'

A HELICOPTER pilot who died when his solo flight crashed in Queensland had earned his living as a volcano tour guide and race car driver, a colleague says.

Injuries are taking toll

The time of year when every coach laments the large loss of players through injuries and illness.

Pneumonia hits halfback for six

Robinson will replace Michael Moran, whose nose was broken in the brutal match against the Kyogle Bush Turkeys last weekend.

Byron Bay Rams oozing confidence

But the two sides have followed differing paths in climbing to the top of the ladder, setting up a classic showdown for the outright lead when they clash at Weston Park, Goonellabah, today from 5pm.

Jet launch new album

IT'S been almost three years since Jet's last album, so the Aussie rockers are throwing a big party to celebrate their new record Shaka Rock.

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I want custody of Jackson kids: Rowe

THE ex-wife of Michael Jackson has said in an interview she plans to fight for custody of the two children she had with the tragic pop icon.

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What's on this weekend in Toowoomba

GET ready for school holiday fun as the Circus Royale comes to town.

More women at uni than men: Study

MORE women than men are going to university in Australia and the gender gap could widen, new research suggests.

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Jack and Mia top names lists

JACK and Mia are the most popular baby names in Australia.

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Vego diet weakens bones: research

PEOPLE who live on vegetarian diets have slightly weaker bones than their meat-eating counterparts, Australian researchers said on Thursday.

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Buffett gives $A1.5 billion to charity

US billionaire Warren Buffett has donated $US1.25 billion ($A1.58 billion) in Berkshire Hathaway Inc stock to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Delta Air launches Australian route

THE battle for air passengers on the busy Australia-US route has grown hotter with US airline giant Delta launching its inaugural Los Angeles to Sydney flight.

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IR laws 'won't lead to wages breakout'

THE Rudd government is adamant its new industrial relations system won't cause a wage breakout despite union demands for higher pay.