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The Queensland Police Service had issued an emergency declaration for the "dangerous fire". Read More »
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A Brisbane doctor is sentenced to eight months jail but will only spend three behind bars after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a 26-year-old female patient. Read More »
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Residents near Millmerran say the bushfire moved up on the community very quickly, with multiple waterbombers needed to protect properties. Read More »
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A number of fires have broken out in South-East Queensland on Friday afternoon amid a severe heatwave, with the community of Redbank Creek, north-west of Brisbane, told to leave immediately. Read More »
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Lang to be retried over death of Maureen Boyce after court finds evidence may have been 'misleading'
6 December 2019
A retired Brisbane doctor facing murder charges over the stabbing death of Maureen Boyce will be retried after his legal team argued the judge erred by admitting evidence of suicide rates among Australian women. Read More » -
A soldier who groped a female colleague is acquitted of charges that relate to him taking photos of her buttocks and showing colleagues, in a military trial that gives insight into how the Australian Defence Force justice system works. Read More »
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Dust haze and storms continue to impact parts of Australia at record-breaking levels, with one town in far-west NSW recording 230 hours of dust in October alone. Read More »
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A 90-year-old movie theatre slated for redevelopment has been saved after a community backlash led to the building being heritage-listed. Read More »
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A rail expert says a true fast train — which can reach up to 250kph — is unrealistic in Australia and expectations should be downgraded for an easier-to-build, 'fast...ish' service of around 150kph. Read More »
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The whale shark may be the world's largest fish but locating them on the Great Barrier Reef is like "finding a needle in a haystack". Read More »
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Teaching is the most fulfilling job in the world, but as more and more invisible fetters and shackles limit our ability to be educators, I have decided I won't be returning to the classroom, writes Robin Nagy. Read More »
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Shortly after the federal election, I had a conversation with a figure at the very centre of the Government. I remembered his extraordinary reflections again this week, as the knife came down on the public service, writes Laura Tingle. Read More »
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The message from authorities is simple: stay indoors and limit your exposure. But while that might work for a day or two, what happens when it becomes the new norm? Read More »
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Anthony Albanese to take aim at social media giants, accusing them of robbing politics of civility
6 December 2019
Labor leader Anthony Albanese will take a swing at Facebook in his last major speech of the political year, accusing the social media giant of being complacent with false information. Read More » -
The project to duplicate the Western Highway between Ballarat and Stawell has faced a string of delays, including those caused by protests focusing on a 12.5km stretch that would require cutting down thousands of trees. Read More »
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Indian police shoot dead four men in custody who were suspected of raping and killing a 27-year-old veterinarian in the city of Hyderabad, drawing applause from her family and citizens outraged over crimes against women. Read More »
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The low mountain temperatures that almost killed Audrey Schoeman by putting her into hypothermic cardiac arrest for hours, also helped to save her life. Read More »
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A Brisbane doctor is sentenced to eight months jail but will only spend three behind bars after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a 26-year-old female patient. Read More »
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A number of fires have broken out in South-East Queensland on Friday afternoon amid a severe heatwave, with the community of Redbank Creek, north-west of Brisbane, told to leave immediately. Read More »
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'Depravity of the highest order': Mother, stepfather admit dozens of charges of abusing daughter, son
6 December 2019
Details are revealed of the horrific sexual abuse of two young children at the hands of their "swinging" parents, uncovered when a member of the public came across their "depraved" video recording. Read More »
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'Gamblers are being cheated': Wilkie and Costello call for industry royal commission
6 December 2019
Federal MP Andrew Wilkie and Reverend Tim Costello call for a royal commission into gambling after the ABC publishes allegations of a sports betting company cheating the winners. Read More » -
Natasha Rigby steps up for a huge challenge to fill the biggest boots in Australian soccer
6 December 2019
Stepping into Sam Kerr's boots is a daunting task for anyone, but new Perth Glory captain Natasha Rigby is confident the next big thing will be found in the team's crop of young players Read More » -
A South African spin bowler lifts his wicket celebration straight out of Hogwarts, magically turning a handkerchief into a metal rod. Read More »
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Ash Barty's French Open triumph and rise to the top of women's tennis was a huge story in 2019, as was Tiger Woods once again winning a major at Augusta National, but the most significant moment came from a man who simply took a stand. Read More »
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Inside information from one of the world's biggest sports betting companies reveals the secret techniques to stop punters winning. Read More »
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A golfer resorts to wearing a surgical face mask, another complains of a burning sensation in his eyes and says he has not encountered conditions that bad while playing in China or Malaysia. Read More »
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Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle dismisses reports that the organisation paid $8 million to Israel Folau to settle a lawsuit over the former Wallaby's dismissal. Read More »
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Harden dunked so hard the refs thought it wasn't legit, then his Houston side went on to lose a thriller
5 December 2019
Refereeing crew chief James Capers says of the incident: "He dunked it so hard that the net carried it back over the rim a second time, so in fact it did clear the net and should have been a successful field goal." Read More » -
Willis — who will be remembered for his long, curving run-up and inspired spells of fast bowling — played in 90 tests and 64 one-day internationals from 1971 to 1984. Read More »
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The Israel Folau fiasco has sucked oxygen and money from rugby at a time it can ill afford it, following years of disasters for the sport. The resulting mess has highlighted just how far the sport has fallen, and how much is at stake, writes Mary Gearin. Read More »
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Storms bring hail and first drop of rain in months to parched region. Read More »
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We list how every Whitsunday school performed in five years of NAPLAN, with one school taking the top place. Read More »
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Two recruitment advertising campaigns have been unsuccessful. Read More »
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Want to spruik our great region to visitors? Here's your chance. Read More »
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The Serious Fraud Office says it is investigating the world’s biggest commodities trader. Read More »
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A new Outside School Hours Care provider in Bowen has been sourced, providing relief for Bowen families just in time for the school holidays. Read More »
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It's a significant milestone after the bar closed to the public five years ago. Read More »
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She will now travel with 11 young Australian performers to help choreograph their dance in California. Read More »
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A classic century-old recipe has been used to bake more than 80 fruit cakes for donation. Read More »
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We rate how every school performed in five years of NAPLAN, with a surprising number of public schools going head-to-head for top spot with elite schools. Read More »
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Specialist shortage creates a referral nightmare for Bloomsbury man and his wife. Read More »
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Tourism opportunities unlocked as luxury yacht red tape slashed Read More »
