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Just four square kilometres in size, it's the administrative centre of the Torres Strait, meaning public servant demand for housing is driving homelessness for long-term residents. Jemima Burt reports. Read More »
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Whether it's working behind the counter at Brisbane's Centenary pool, or setting up his own Kombi van coffee business, Bobby Pate wants to bring people together and make them smile. Read More »
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The fire quickly engulfed two rooms at the Pacific Hotel in Cairns, and forced an evacuation of more than 160 guests. Read More »
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River in Beaudesert could reach a major flood level today after torrential downpours last night. Read More »
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Central Queensland has been hit with heavy rain in the past two days, with more wet days ahead
26 November 2021
The region has received significant falls, with flash flooding overnight. Read More » -
Construction and engineering students are working with staff designing and constructing gardens for the C-B-D redevelopment in Ipswich. Toby Jurss-Lewis reports. Read More »
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The Bureau of Meteorology said the big wet has been the result of a very moist, deep tropical air mass that has been pushed into Queensland by northerly winds from as far as Indonesia. Read More »
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QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has accused the federal government of wanting Queenslanders to get COVID for Christmas, amid a political spat over rapid testing. Rachel Riga reports. Read More »
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A program mentoring young Indigenous netballers is aiming to fast-track talent for a First Nations side in Super Netball. Brittney Kleyn reports. Read More »
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Traditional owners fear Cape York is being loved to death, and are planning to charge tourists an entry fee to better manage the impact on the sacred site. Jemima Burt reports. Read More »
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The biologist says there's a lack of research into fungi despite more than 90 per cent of plants dependant on the micro-organisms to help them to extract nutrients. Read More »
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Looking beyond the latest quarterly GDP figures, the truth is Australians are getting better off more slowly than before, writes Peter Martin. Read More »
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Jenkins says Westminster traditions no bar to punishing elected MPs for harassment, bullying
1 December 2021
The author of a landmark review of the workplace culture in Parliament House says it is a "myth" that MPs and senators are shielded from sanctions just because they cannot be sacked. Read More » -
There have been 11 COVID-19 strains named by the WHO, including the newly-identified Omicron. But what happened to the rest of them? Read More »
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In a major win for Australian patients, the medical regulator AHPRA this week announced its first ever review into patient safety in the cosmetic surgery sector. But the problems with the multi-billion-dollar industry have been well known by authorities for decades, writes Lauren Day. Read More »
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Women have been visiting this sacred place for thousands of years. But red tape has made access 'painstaking and humiliating'
1 December 2021
Traditional owner groups across Australia say many sacred Aboriginal sites are still at risk of destruction, despite sweeping recommendations made after the inquiry into the Juukan Gorge disaster. Read More » -
The former Lesotho prime minister and his current wife got married days after the killing of his estranged wife. The two were in the middle of an acrimonious divorce. Read More »
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Federal MPs make heartfelt speeches to Parliament on the ethical quandaries raised by a proposed law that could reduce the risk of children developing a debilitating, and sometimes fatal, genetic disease. Read More »
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Taliban promised amnesty, but former Afghan government officers are still being murdered: HRW Report
1 December 2021
The Taliban promised amnesty to those who'd served in the previous Afghan government when it swept to power. Human Rights Watch says that amnesty is being violated. Read More » -
Dutch health officials say the COVID-19 Omicron variant was detected in the Netherlands days before two South African flights touched down in Amsterdam with at least 14 infected passengers. Read More »
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With the first men's Ashes Test fast approaching, Australian selectors appear set to hand Alex Carey a debut behind the stumps in place of Tim Paine. Read More »
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An equalising goal to Kyah Simon in the dying stages sees the Matildas draw 1-1 with the USA in their second friendly in Newcastle. Read More »
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The NRL says it will not consider registering Milford's contract with South Sydney until the completion of criminal proceedings against the 27-year-old. Read More »
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After three seasons with Cronulla, New Zealand international Shaun Johnson returns to the Warriors as a different player and a different man. Read More »
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The stood-down Collingwood player has been charged with assault and will virtually face a New York court on December 8. Read More »
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Prominent Australians call for WA government to pull 'unacceptable' Aboriginal heritage bill
30 November 2021
The proposed laws were drafted in the wake of the Juukan Gorge disaster, but some Aboriginal leaders say there had not been enough consultation. Read More » -
Tigers Woods says it's unrealistic for him to make a return to the PGA Tour's full-time schedule but that he's likely to pick certain tournaments to play at. Read More »
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Tasmania's Minister for Racing defends greyhound racing participants as "animal lovers" while confirming the state's most decorated trainer is under investigation by the RSPCA. Read More »
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'It's going to be tough for us': Adelaide Lightning forced to prepare without key players ahead of WNBL season
30 November 2021
Adelaide Lightning coach Chris Lucas says this year's preseason has been the toughest of his career. At one stage he had just eight players available to train with ahead of the WNBL season. Read More » -
As debate continues over Australia's choices for Test captain and vice-captain, Ed Cowan speaks to Corbin Middlemas about the big issues heading into the Ashes series. Read More »