Queensland is a state of Australia, in the north-east of the country. It is the second largest state by area and the third largest state by population.

The capital and largest city is Brisbane. Other major regional centres include the Gold Coast, Townsville, Rockhampton, Mackay, Cairns, Toowoomba, and Mount Isa. Queensland is often nicknamed the Sunshine State, since it enjoys warm weather and a sizable portion of the state is in the tropics.

On Friday, December 9, 2005 the population of Queensland officially reached 4 million. Queensland is the fastest growing state in Australia, with nine hundred people moving to the state a week. Predictions have been made that by 2051 Queensland will become Australia's 2nd most populous state of 7.5 million behind New South Wales.

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'Tourist left crippled by golf cart crash'
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:01:00 -0000
A WOMAN thrown from a golf buggy driven by her drunk boyfriend on Hamilton Island may never walk again.
Firefighters save homes from blaze
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:42:00 -0000
FIREFIGHTERS have protected homes from a blaze in southeast Queensland as fires burned across the state.
City dreaming of a 'green' Christmas
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:20:00 -0000
BRISBANE will be the home of what is believed to be the world's largest solar-powered Christmas tree.
Body under bridge suspect charged
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:38:00 -0000
A GOLD Coast man has been charged with the 2001 murder of a man whose body was found buried under a bridge last year.
Sunshine state to 'lead climate fight'
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:12:00 -0000
FORMER British prime minister Tony Blair says economic growth can co-exist with climate change strategies.
American playboy fined $5000
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:27:00 -0000
A FORMER boyfriend of British royal Princess Beatrice is returning to the United States after copping a $5000 fine for wreaking havoc on the Gold Coast.
Childcarer in court accused of biting baby
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:38:00 -0000
A WOMAN accused of biting the lip of a seven-month-old baby at a Brisbane childcare centre has made her first appearance in court over the matter.
Motorists can pay extra for emissions
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:17:00 -0000
QUEENSLAND motorists will be able to offset their carbon emissions through a new scheme announced during climate talks today.
Childcare worker in court over bite
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0000
A WOMAN accused of biting the lip of a seven-month-old baby at a Brisbane childcare centre is expected to face court today.
Pubs may sue glassing 'grubs'
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:34:00 -0000
HOTELIERS who sue people who "glass" other patrons might send society a worthwhile message, but they shouldn't count on receiving any damages awarded by a court, says a Brisbane lawyer.

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