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Vision of the sea floor captured by the CSIRO's research vessel, Investigator. Read More »
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Two men in a white ute pursued a man in a silver sedan through Springfield Lakes, south-west of Brisbane, before stepping out and striking the sedan driver with an unknown object, Queensland police say. Read More »
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Neighbour woken at 2am by 'frantic' racket of horse slaughters wishes she had complained more
20 October 2019
The neighbour of a Queensland abattoir responsible for the mass slaughter of racehorses is appalled by the ABC's reporting of what has been happening just 30 metres away from her property. Read More » -
The judges leading the highest courts in Queensland and Western Australia have traded places to gain insight and find better ways of handling matters like defamation and child sex abuse, in a legal first that could prompt a shake-up of local cases. Read More »
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Father pushes for breast cancer awareness among men after 15 years fighting the disease
20 October 2019
A Gold Coast father wants to raise awareness about breast cancer in men after he let a lump go undiagnosed for a year. Read More » -
In blind taste tests at a competition in Victoria this weekend, the tap water from Mackay Regional Council in Queensland is judged the best in Australia. Read More »
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'Chinese people are not playing rugby' — but the Sunnybank Dragons have set out to change that
20 October 2019
Using a Chinese social media app and flyers in Mandarin, the Sunnybank Dragons tap into the suburb's vibrant Chinese community — and it's proved remarkably successful. Read More » -
A north Queensland man has helped to create a club for car lovers with a disability or mental illness — the kind of program he wished was around 14 years ago, when he attempted suicide. Read More »
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Stanthorpe farmers go to incredible lengths to weather horror season of fires, drought
20 October 2019
In September, catastrophic bush fires ravaged properties in the Granite Belt, Queensland's cool climate country. It was an emotional hit in an area where farmers are already battling drought. Read More » -
When it comes to stealing scenes and hearts, these Winton dogs know all the tricks. Read More »
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The flight, which landed in Sydney on Sunday morning, is the first in a series of trials of "ultra" long-haul trips which could become reality by 2022. Read More »
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The St Pauli Bunker, built in 300 days in 1942 by forced labour to shelter Hamburg residents from air raids, will feature a 136-room hotel complete with a rooftop garden, bar, cafe and restaurant. Read More »
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A Melbourne woman sexually assaulted in a park in the city's northern suburbs was able to grab the assailant's knife and stab him, Victorian police say. Read More »
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A fragile truce holds along the border of Turkey and north-east Syria, but President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his troops will continue their offensive if the ceasefire is broken. Read More »
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An 81-year-old man is charged over the alleged sexual and indecent assault of two minors in northern NSW — and police say there could be more victims who were drawn in over CB radio at the time. Read More »
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Two men in a white ute pursued a man in a silver sedan through Springfield Lakes, south-west of Brisbane, before stepping out and striking the sedan driver with an unknown object, Queensland police say. Read More »
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Christian Porter writes to the ACT Government to warn the territory's new cannabis laws, which allow for the possession, use and cultivation of small amounts of cannabis, do not provide the legal protections it aimed to achieve. Read More »
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This family has a rare condition called ectodermal dysplasia, which means their sweat glands don't function properly and they can easily overheat. With a few precautions and plenty of water spray bottles, they are leading full and active lives. Read More »
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Neighbour woken at 2am by 'frantic' racket of horse slaughters wishes she had complained more
20 October 2019
The neighbour of a Queensland abattoir responsible for the mass slaughter of racehorses is appalled by the ABC's reporting of what has been happening just 30 metres away from her property. Read More » -
The death of 17-year-old Maggie Lore at the Blackmans Bay blowhole in 2017 prompts a southern Tasmanian council to conduct a risk assessment of several areas in its municipality. Read More »
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Neighbour woken at 2am by 'frantic' racket of horse slaughters wishes she had complained more
20 October 2019
The neighbour of a Queensland abattoir responsible for the mass slaughter of racehorses is appalled by the ABC's reporting of what has been happening just 30 metres away from her property. Read More » -
The Wallabies' Rugby World Cup dream comes to an end at the hands of an impressive England, signalling that the failed campaign must kickstart a process of regeneration ahead of the 2023 tournament. Read More »
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The Wallabies are out of the Rugby World Cup, as England produces a dominant performance to win 40-16 in their-quarter-final at Oita Stadium. Read More »
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'Horrified' Bruce McAvaney calls for action from horse racing community on Everest and Caulfield Cup day
19 October 2019
Chris Waller continues his big race domination, taking out The Everest at Randwick with Yes Yes Yes, on a day marked by protests and calls for change after an investigation revealed widespread slaughter and abuse of former racehorses in Australian abattoirs. Read More » -
Aussie 'Combat Wombat' saved from loss on UFC debut by opponent's use of asthma puffer
19 October 2019
Disgraced ex-NFL player Greg Hardy is no stranger to controversy and it has followed him to the UFC, with his use of an asthma puffer during a bout against Australian Ben 'Combat Wombat' Sosoli seeing him strip of a win. Read More » -
A-League newcomers Western United draws its first home game, 1-1 against Perth, as the The F3 Derby between the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets ends in the same scoreline. Read More »
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In the wake of revelations racehorses have been discarded at a slaughterhouse, horse owners are taking to social media to share pictures of their horses living their best lives after their racing days. Read More »
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The NRL is accused of treating players like "products" rather than people over its decision to ban New Zealand prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona for three Tests despite acknowledging he was provoked. Read More »
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Horseracing industry in turmoil as protesters rally outside Caulfield and Randwick after abuse revelations
19 October 2019
The Australian racing industry is in turmoil after revelations of former racehorses being slaughtered at abattoirs, with leading trainer Chris Waller so shocked he "couldn't watch" the vision. Read More » -
Athletes hit out at shoes worn by marathon record-breakers, claiming they are 'no longer a shoe'
19 October 2019
Eliud Kipchoge's stunning feat in breaking the two-hour marathon mark was the sixth time this year that runners wearing versions of a new Nike shoe have set records. Other athletes are complaining that the shoes offer "a clear mechanical advantage". Read More »
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A fire broke at a rubbish dump this afternoon, emergency crews called Read More »
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How two Thai sisters came to embrace life in the Whitsundays. Read More »
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‘The fact that the major rail contractor isn’t based in Mackay doesn’t mean Mackay businesses won’t be involved’ Read More »
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A mine worker was sacked after she played a prank on her colleague at Moranbah airport. Read More »
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‘The strides our region is making in this sphere can be found in our core industries’. Read More »
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'We're saving the lives of women and babies and hopefully making a difference.' Read More »
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Controversial miner Adani has reached a major new milestone for the Carmichael coal project, awarding a $100 million contract to construct its railway. Read More »
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They were ahead of the curve when it came to recycling cans, but this new scheme has significantly boosted the amount they can donate. Read More »
