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The AFL reveals the round eight fixture, with Richmond and GWS to face off for the first time since last year's grand final, while Monday night matches are set to feature for the remainder of the home-and-away season. Read More »
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The University of Queensland's senate discipline appeals committee advises Drew Pavlou it is upholding a six-month suspension against him for his role in anti-China protests on campus, but had found him not guilty of 13 out of 18 misconduct allegations. Read More »
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Vietnam veteran Keith Payne, Australia's oldest living Victoria Cross recipient, sold his historic slouch hat to raise money for Mackay rotary to help with their coronavirus response. Read More »
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Essendon's Conor McKenna receives an apology from North Melbourne's Luke McDonald for an on-field taunt related to the Bomber's recent COVID-19 scare. Read More »
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Tourists from Victoria trying to follow coronavirus travel rules are spending a fortnight just south of the outback Queensland border, according to a local caravan park owner. Read More »
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Patricia Sibthorpe has witnessed many changes over the course of her long life, but it is World War II that she remembers most vividly. Read More »
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Queensland police say a 16-year-old boy was among those killed over the weekend, having been a passenger along with several other teenagers in a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old that rolled at Lockhart River in Cape York. Read More »
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Human trials are underway on 120 volunteers in the search to find a vaccine for coronavirus with preliminary results expected to be released at the end of September. Read More »
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Victorians fined thousands for lying on border declaration in a bid to enter Queensland
13 July 2020
Six people are collectively fined more than $24,000 after lying on border declaration forms while trying to enter Queensland on Saturday. Read More » -
As life for many AFL fans takes a big hit amid COVID-19 restrictions, footy continues to provide a powerful escape and reasons to smile, writes Alister Nicholson. Read More »
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Manchester City will play in next season's Champions League after a two-year UEFA ban from European football was overturned by the Court of Arbitration of Sport. Read More »
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The country will hold the election after being run by a caretaker government since January after Prime Minister Zoran Zaev resigned. He did so after the European Union failed to set a date for North Macedonia to begin accession talks to join the bloc. Read More »
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The AFL reveals the round eight fixture, with Richmond and GWS to face off for the first time since last year's grand final, while Monday night matches are set to feature for the remainder of the home-and-away season. Read More »
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Adelaide attempted explosives maker had Christchurch shooter's manifesto on his phone, court hears
13 July 2020
An Adelaide man awaiting sentencing for trying to make explosive devices had "anti-Islamic and patriot-style ideologies", and the Christchurch mass shooter's manifesto on his phone, a court hears. Read More » -
Ten of the firearms illegally supplied by Port Kembla man Shane Simpson, 47, have been used in serious crimes, including murder, with more than 260 weapons remaining unaccounted for. Read More »
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A marauding mob of emus clears out from a town in WA's South West and locals are once again divided as to whether they should return. Read More »
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The University of Queensland's senate discipline appeals committee advises Drew Pavlou it is upholding a six-month suspension against him for his role in anti-China protests on campus, but had found him not guilty of 13 out of 18 misconduct allegations. Read More »
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A severe weather warning is issued for the south-west of WA, including Perth, as a strong cold front packing gusts of up to 125 kilometres per hour approaches the west coast. Read More »
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New man accused in WA corruption scandal over alleged fake invoices worth almost $400,000
13 July 2020
WA Police lay corruption charges against a 57-year-old man from East Fremantle as part of their ongoing investigation into the former Department of Communities executive Paul Whyte. Read More » -
NT Police frustrated after issuing coronavirus fines for cafe and pub visits over the weekend
13 July 2020
Police in the NT are warning a small minority of visitors and returning Territorians are endangering lives after seven people broke quarantine rules over the weekend, including to go to a cafe and visit a pub. Read More »
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Manchester City will play in next season's Champions League after a two-year UEFA ban from European football was overturned by the Court of Arbitration of Sport. Read More »
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The AFL reveals the round eight fixture, with Richmond and GWS to face off for the first time since last year's grand final, while Monday night matches are set to feature for the remainder of the home-and-away season. Read More »
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Jayden Okunbor and Corey Harawira-Naera could play again this year, with the NRL's independent appeal committee overturning the league's decision to deregister their contracts. Read More »
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Bachar Houli has revealed his mother is in intensive care undergoing "heavy treatment" for COVID-19, and has pleaded with Melbourne's Muslim community to "change your mindset" about the deadly virus. Read More »
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Essendon's Conor McKenna receives an apology from North Melbourne's Luke McDonald for an on-field taunt related to the Bomber's recent COVID-19 scare. Read More »
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Charlie Staines is found to have breached the NRL's biosecurity protocols during the post-match celebrations that followed his four-try effort on debut for the Panthers at the weekend. Read More »
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The Premier League denounces racist messages sent to Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha, as a police investigation leads to the arrest of a 12-year-old boy. Read More »
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If ever there's a season for one of AFL's great rivalries to be turned on its head, it's this one
13 July 2020
Fremantle hasn't beaten West Coast in five years as one of the great AFL rivalries has been all one-way traffic, but things may be about to get interesting again, writes Tom Wildie. Read More » -
Lewis Hamilton is dominant in his 85th Formula 1 victory at Austria's Red Bull Ring, but Daniel Ricciardo is left "frustrated" with eighth as Renault launches an appeal against Racing Point. Read More »
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As life for many AFL fans takes a big hit amid COVID-19 restrictions, footy continues to provide a powerful escape and reasons to smile, writes Alister Nicholson. Read More »
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Full list of everyone scheduled to appear at Proserpine Magistrates Court today Read More »
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WATCH: RACQ CQ Rescue crew’s epic missions to keep rural residents and boaties safe Read More »
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The region’s first dedicated youth mental health service is on it’s way. Read More »
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Police were called to Shute Harbour this morning after an unattended boat was found floating in the water. Read More »
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New data shows how many businesses across the region are reliant on JobKeeper as calls to extend the payment continue. Read More »
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Why it’s always important to look first before fixing remote equipment… Read More »
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The decision to close down the print edition of so many papers has upset many in our community – and we understand that. So we've come up with two great offers. Read More »
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The prisoner, who is also charged with child rape, seeks government funding for psychological testing. Read More »
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Police allege he took the items before stealing a station wagon at the property. Read More »
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One new case of coronavirus has been recorded in Queensland overnight. It comes as volunteers receive the first doses of a promising COVID-19 vaccine developed in the state. Read More »
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REVEALED: Number of motorists caught in Central region. Read More »
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Australians are racing to file their tax returns, with some eligible for the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset worth up to $1080. Here’s who can get it. Read More »
