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Jodie Munro O’Brien is digital journalist for the Courier Mail and Sunday Mail. Over the course of her career, the award winning journalist has covered everything from breaking news, crime, court, the military, local government, education and religion. She has also worked as an investigative journalist and as a features/lifestyle reporter in Australia and overseas.

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A series of Japanese and United States AAVP-7A1 amphibious vehicles track their way up Kings Beach in Bowen.

US Army’s special plan for Qld dog beach

More than 700 US soldiers are expected to set up camp near a popular Queensland dog beach as they prepare for a first in ‘the United Nations of military exercises’.

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Life onboard USS America. Photo: Liam Kidston

‘Floating city’: Inside life on-board mega US warship docked in Qld

With its own meteorological department, dentist and hospital, the massive warship USS America is its own floating metropolis with 5000 people on board. Here’s what it’s like inside. SEE PHOTOS AND VIDEO

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F35 B Joint strike fighter pilot Captain Erik Carlson, call sign ÃSisterÃ, USS America arrives in Brisbane. Picture: Liam Kidston

US sailors flock ashore as mega American war ship docks in Brisbane

The massive 257m-long USS America has docked in Brisbane with the crew set to flood ashore. Here’s what’s high on their must-do list.

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Photographer:LSIS Ernesto SanchezRelated Imagery:TS20210144Caption:HMAS Ballarat (right) and USS America conduct a replenishment at sea off the coat of Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021.Mid Caption:Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021 (TS21) is the largest bilateral training activity between Australia and the United States, commencing on 14 July 2021. A biennial exercise since 2003, held every two years, TS21 aims to test Australian interoperability with the United States and other participating forces in complex warfighting scenarios. In addition to the Unites States, TS21 involves participating forces from Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The exercise includes of a Field Training Exercise incorporating force preparation (logistic) activities, amphibious landings, ground force manoeuvres, urban operations, air combat and maritime operations. With Activities will peak over the period from 18 – 31 July across Queensland. TS21 is a major undertaking for all attending nations and demonstrates the combined capability to achieve large-scale operational outcomes within a COVID-19 safe environment. read lessFile Date:

Massive firepower: US ship, Marines to dock in Brisbane

Keen ship spotters might be able to catch a glimpse of the US Navy’s mighty vessels off Mackay, Gladstone, Brisbane, Bowen or Townsville over coming weeks.

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Desperate search kicks off for a man who went overboard on cruise heading from Brisbane to Hawaii.

‘What the hell?’: Cruise takes tragic turn as man lost overboard

Passengers have described the frantic search for an Australian man who went overboard on a cruise ship that left Brisbane 15 days ago, amid reports the incident followed a number of medical emergencies on board.

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The Last Post played by the bugler , at the RSL QueenslandÃs official Remembrance Day ceremony at the Shine of Remembrance in BrisbaneÃs ANZAC Square, Brisbane - on Friday 11th November 2022 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Full list: Every Anzac Day service across greater Brisbane

Brisbane has answered the call, offering an array of Dawn Services, marches and ceremonies to remember the fallen as well as those that have served in armed conflicts both past and present. SEE THE FULL LIST OF LOCATIONS AND TIMES.

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News BCM 21.6.07 Uss Kitty Hawk out of Rockhampton. Pic Annette Dew Story Jodie O'Brien

US fighter jets, ships to converge on Qld

US ships, fighter jets and thousands of armed forces personnel to converge on Queensland for Australia’s largest biennial military training operation.

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A second car has been recovered from the Fitzroy River near the site of an incident from overnight.

Second car pulled from river where woman died

Emergency services crews raced to the Rockhampton Ski Gardens after a car submerged near the boat ramp. A woman died at the scene.

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Emma Buckman and Katrina West at the premiere of Magic Mike's Last Dance at the Event Cinemas in Indooroopilly in February, 2023.

Gallery: Magic Mike’s Last Dance premiere

A glam crowd stepped out for the Brisbane preview screening of Magic Mike’s Last Dance on Tuesday at Event Cinemas Indooroopilly before it hits cinemas. Photos: Vethaak Media

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos October 29, 2021: Retailers prepare clothing inside a store before opening at 6pm along Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne, Victoria. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Daniel Pockett

Massive list of Christmas casual jobs available right now

From roller skaters to florists and everything in between, a massive variety of casual jobs are available across South East Queensland for the school holidays and festive season rush.

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