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'A bad day, a hurtful day': Aboriginal elder makes plea for date change as huge protests mark Invasion Day
26 January 2020
Protesters opposed to the celebration of Australia Day on January 26 are making their voices heard across the nation, as well as in London where a small crowd gathered at a statue of Captain James Cook. Read More » -
Western Queensland is experiencing thunderstorms and torrential rain. Read More »
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From a bone-dry riverbed to a 'very full river', Mount Isa's prayers answered after days of rain
26 January 2020
Last week concerns were rising in Mount Isa about water security, with the dam levels dropping below 50 per cent. Now the local river is running and Mayor Joyce McCulloch is smiling from ear to ear. Read More » -
'It makes you forget you're in prison': How a jail exercise program could make Australia safer
26 January 2020
Why prison bosses say a new running program could help reduce reoffending and make our communities safer once inmates are released. Read More » -
Leading Melbourne's Australia Day parade was a "very emotional, huge honour" for four members of the Mallacoota fire brigade who travelled from the far east of the state for the event. Read More »
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Queensland is poised to lead Australia's bushfire recovery efforts and shape new resilience standards, according to the state's bushfire recovery coordinator. Read More »
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A-listers, a rabbi and grassroots community leaders among Australia Day award winners
26 January 2020
Some are household names, others are ordinary people doing extraordinary things. The 2020 Australia Day honours list is a rollcall of dedicated Australians who have excelled in their fields. So who made the cut? Read More » -
Botched surgeries, Ebola, a hippo bite and the constant threat of war everyday life for this Australian couple
26 January 2020
Brisbane grandparents Neil and Gwen Wetzig packed up their lives and now live six months a year in the Democratic Republic of Congo to try and make a difference. Read More » -
Moving to Australia has its challenges. But there was one that took Monika by surprise
26 January 2020
If you've grown up swimming, it's easy to take the life-saving skill for granted. But for immigrant families like Monika's, learning to swim has not only been integral to their safety, it's been instrumental in instilling their sense of belonging. Read More » -
Regardless of whether Ash Barty triumphs at the Australian Open, she has already won one title for 2020, with the popular Queenslander named Young Australian of the Year. Read More »
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China's National Health Commission says the ability of the new coronavirus to spread is strengthening and infections could continue to rise. Read More »
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Roger Federer overcomes a sluggish start to win his fourth round Australian Open tie against Marton Fucsovics, a match after a draining and difficult escape in which he was two points from defeat. Read More »
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Album, Record, Song of the Year: What do the Grammys categories mean and who's nominated?
27 January 2020
It's the music industry's night of nights, but how well do you know the difference between the major awards at the Grammys? Find out which award means what and check out the nominees. Read More » -
The lives lost in bushfires and the work of emergency services to be honoured when Parliament returns
26 January 2020
The first day of Federal Parliament for 2020 will be devoted to mourning those who died during this summer's bushfire emergency, while also paying tribute to the work of the nation's emergency services and volunteers. Read More » -
There were some nervous moments, but the world number one survives to fight another day after a gritty three-set victory over the plucky American Alison Riske on Rod Laver Arena. Read More »
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Novak Djokovic moves easily through the gears against Diego Schwartzman to book a place in the Australian Open quarter-finals. Read More »
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Coco Gauff is out of the Australian Open, but the 15yo has again won the hearts of the tennis world
26 January 2020
The teenage sensation goes down to countrywoman Sofia Kenin in the last 16, but departs Melbourne Park with a legion of new fans. Read More » -
Richie Porte dethroned as king of Willunga Hill, but still claims his second Tour Down Under title
26 January 2020
The Tasmanian notches another TDU win, but for the first time in six years he fails to cross the line first at the top of the race's most feared climb. Read More » -
'No-one in the family knows what to do': Over 100 Australian children trapped in Wuhan coronavirus area
26 January 2020
The Australian Government is working with Chinese authorities to get Australians out of Wuhan, the Chinese city dubbed 'ground zero' in the deadly coronavirus outbreak. Read More » -
Nick Kyrgios tried to do a ball kid a favour at the Australian Open, but got a time violation for it. So what are ball kids expected to do for players on court? Read More »
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Roger Federer overcomes a sluggish start to win his fourth round Australian Open tie against Marton Fucsovics, a match after a draining and difficult escape in which he was two points from defeat. Read More »
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There were some nervous moments, but the world number one survives to fight another day after a gritty three-set victory over the plucky American Alison Riske on Rod Laver Arena. Read More »
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Novak Djokovic moves easily through the gears against Diego Schwartzman to book a place in the Australian Open quarter-finals. Read More »
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Coco Gauff is out of the Australian Open, but the 15yo has again won the hearts of the tennis world
26 January 2020
The teenage sensation goes down to countrywoman Sofia Kenin in the last 16, but departs Melbourne Park with a legion of new fans. Read More » -
Richie Porte dethroned as king of Willunga Hill, but still claims his second Tour Down Under title
26 January 2020
The Tasmanian notches another TDU win, but for the first time in six years he fails to cross the line first at the top of the race's most feared climb. Read More » -
Nick Kyrgios tried to do a ball kid a favour at the Australian Open, but got a time violation for it. So what are ball kids expected to do for players on court? Read More »
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The Australian Open has been running under various guises for more than 100 years, and has only recently become known as the Asia Pacific's grand slam. But is it? Read More »
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Once a rite of passage for farmer's sons, the country football of today is markedly different. The black and white colours are still there, but now there are hips, and breasts, and smaller bodies, writes Barb Kelly. Read More »
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The Olyroos qualifiy for the Tokyo Olympics with a 1-0 win over 10-man Uzbekistan in the third-place playoff at the AFC Under-23 championships. Read More »
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The Australian thought he was going to lose to Karen Khachanov, but after more than four hours on court he won a gripping encounter and now he is through to a blockbuster clash with the world number one. Read More »
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Residents from across the region were honoured at ceremonies in Bowen, Collinsville and Proserpine today. Read More »
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Leader of the air force cadets is just one of the many roles of this Citizen of the Year. Read More »
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A community minded local has been named Collinsville’s citizen of the year at an Australia Day ceremony this morning. Read More »
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From all corners of the community, here is the full list of winners from the 2020 Whitsunday Australia Day Awards Read More »
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If you want to have a say in what goes on in the region, now’s your chance. Read More »
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From a ninja rig to rock climbing walls, this isn’t your every day workout. Read More »
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The $252m Shute Harbour Marina Resort will be a ‘one-stop-shop’ for people cruising around the Whitsundays, according to proponents. Read More »
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Could a State Government takeover threaten the “identity, heritage and history” of the volunteer Coast Guard... and cost boaties a pretty penny? Read More »
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The Airlie Beach Festival of Music is competing with some of the biggest events in the state for a top title. Read More »
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Storm warnings have been issued for large tracts of Queensland, from the northwest to the centre and south of the state. Read More »
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A new housing development has been a labour of love for the owners, who want to share the abundant nature on the property with other like-minded people. Read More »
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More than 210 swimmers are making a splash at the Airlie Beach meet this weekend. Read More »
