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Crooks adopting technology

The chief executive officer of the Australian Crime Commission says organised crime has embraced technology.

Show chief warns against move

The president of the Gold Coast Show Society says it would be costly to move the annual event to anther site.

Council takes dim view of lap dancing

The Tweed Shire Council is to take legal action against a Tweed Heads lap-dancing club.

DNA retesting confirms murderer's guilt

The retesting of DNA evidence used to convict a man of a Queensland murder 20 years ago has confirmed his guilt.

Branko Culina backs Jason to fire

Newcastle coach Branko Culina has tipped his Socceroos son Jason to fire for Gold Coast this A-League season after being unfairly criticised for his performances at the World Cup.

Australia backs Corby's bid

Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says he would support moves to slash convicted drug trafficker Schapelle Corby's jail term.

News supplied courtesy of ABC Online