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ONLY in Airlie Beach can you see 74 legendary bands for the modest price of $3 each. Read More »
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The first man home in a time of 2.14.13 was Townsville runner, Sam Stedman. Read More »
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Beaumont Tiles cleans up in national awards Read More »
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The tale of two Austrian backpackers who fell in love with the Whitsundays Read More »
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With gluten intolerance more and more prevalent in daily life, Cannonvale's Luv-a-Coffee has you covered. Read More »
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Lindsay Bates Buildingwins accolade for quality workmanship in Mandalay. Read More »
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Airlie Beach Skydivers will celebrate its first year of giving people the thrill of a lifetime in Airlie Beach and Bowen this September. Read More »
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THE 11th annual Run the Great Whitsunday Trail is all set to go this weekend and there is still time to register. Read More »
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TheHand Made Expo Market will hit Cannonvale State School for the fourth time this weekend, drawing the talents of local businesses. Read More »
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Proserpine's cane growers are not on board with a proposed 20% tax on sugary drinks as they say the obesity epidemic doesn't lie with sugar alone. Read More »
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A STRUGGLING couple with eight kids to feed was left in limbo after anti-Adani mine protesters chained themselves to a rail line on Wednesday. Read More »
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Fish a light drag and allow the fish a few seconds to properly take your offering before setting the hook. Read More »
National News
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Kurds vote in an independence referendum in northern Iraq, ignoring pressure from Baghdad, threats from Turkey and Iran, and international warnings that the vote may ignite yet more regional conflict. Read More »
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Richmond champion Dustin Martin takes out the 2017 Brownlow Medal with 36 votes, following an explosive season for this year's AFL grand final contenders. Read More »
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Germany's Angela Merkel begins the tough task of trying to build a coalition Government after securing a fourth term as chancellor in an election which saw her support slide and the far right make significant gains. Read More »
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Uber's chief executive apologises for the ride-sharing app's mistakes in London regarding the reporting of serious criminal offences and promises to change as the firm fights a decision by the city not to renew its licence. Read More »
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Youth justice advocates are hoping the Northern Territory's royal commission into youth justice will recommend raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10, to at least 12. Read More »
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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announces he will dissolve parliament this Thursday and take the country to the polls next month. Read More »
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An extraordinary audio recording has emerged which lifts the lid on the way the Seven Network treated a young woman who made a sexual harassment complaint against an older male colleague, only to be dismissed from work soon after. Read More »
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Wayne Lightbody has run the animal nursery at the Perth Royal Show for 35 years and despite bad weather and diminishing crowds in recent years, it's still the most important event on his calendar. Read More »
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A vessel berthed at Queensland Alumina Limited's wharf in Gladstone is believed to have spilled several tonnes of caustic soda, Queensland's Environment Department says initial reports show. Read More »
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A dispute resolution program which has worked with more than 1000 people in Galiwinku announces its closure after being unable to secure any future federal funding. Read More »
Sport
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Richmond champion Dustin Martin takes out the 2017 Brownlow Medal with 36 votes, following an explosive season for this year's AFL grand final contenders. Read More »
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One of the world's fastest drivers, Perth-born Formula One ace Daniel Ricciardo, is urging the West Australian Government to consider adopting European-style road rules to bring down the state's road toll. Read More »
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Dustin Martin is crowned the 2017 Brownlow Medallist, with a record tally of 36 votes. Relive all of the evening's proceedings as they happened from our live blog. Read More »
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Stopping the outrageous run of North Queensland's Michael Morgan is probably impossible, according to his opposite number in Sunday's NRL grand final. Read More »
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American football is essentially a game played by black men for the entertainment of white men, but fans are switching off, writes John Barron. Read More »
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Even the most deserving can miss out on the top prizes. Get on top of our weekly sport quiz to ensure you're this week's champion. Read More »
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Brace yourself for an avalanche of references to fairytales this week, with the Cowboys looking to scale NRL's Everest in beating the Melbourne Storm in a grand final, writes Warren Boland. Read More »
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Trent Cotchin is cleared to play in the AFL grand final after the match review panel decides not to charge the Richmond captain for his clash with Dylan Shiel. Read More »
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Nick Kyrgios says he took a knee before his Laver Cup match against Roger Federer to honour "two people that have passed away", not to support US athletes whose protests have sparked a spat with Donald Trump. Read More »
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The Queensland Government is accused of ignoring animal welfare as it moves to invest millions in infrastructure for the greyhound racing industry. Read More »
