Riding the waves of sailing success as he celebrates milestone
Tasmanian yachtsman Troy Grafton, doing his 25th race, has experienced the highs and lows of the Sydney-Hobart, from winning the race to losing friends at sea.
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Stranger things: The year’s weirdest stories from Byron and beyond
Whether it’s naturists protesting the closure of their beloved nude beach, UFOs, a tantric Byron sex shaman or a bizarre Nimbin singles group, northern NSW has no shortage of ‘colour’.
Xmas ruined by ‘rancid’ supermarket turkeys
Christmas has been “ruined” after “disgusted” supermarket customers found their turkeys were “rotten” and “rancid”.
Blaze that left two critical ‘suspicious’: Police
A fire that left two people with “significant” life-threatening burns and a third hospitalised for their injuries has been deemed suspicious by police.
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Tilapia tournament leads to native fish comeback
Australia’s largest Tilapia tournament seems to be working after native fish return to Innisfails Warrina Lakes.
Teen girls behind savage mugging of woman at Millner escape conviction
Two Top End teenagers who suffered appalling childhoods, with dozens of child protection notices and lengthy stints in foster care, have been handed suspended sentences for a frenzied mugging near Jape Homemaker Centre.
Alice Springs comes together for special Christmas lunch
The Red Centre capital has been treated to a special Christmas lunch, thanks to dozens of volunteers who gave up their Christmas Day. See the pics.
‘Tough time for a lot of people’: Huge turn out for Christmas lunch
From families doing it tough and people who would otherwise be spending Christmas alone to sports stars, the Gold Coast Community Christmas Lunch was an epicentre of festive cheer.
Darwin ‘stronger than ever’, PM says, as Tracy monument unveiled
Before first light on Christmas morning, hundreds gathered at East Point Reserve to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy and witness the unveiling of a new monument. See the photos.
Today show’s Sarah Abo speaks out following Xmas health scare
TV presenter Sarah Abo has spoken out after a health scare saw her undergo emergency surgery. See what she had to say.
Update after horror alleged machete break-in
Two men and a teenager have been arrested after they allegedly broke into a house armed with a firearm, machete, and hammer.
Denmark ramps up security after Trump Greenland takeover threat
Denmark has bolstered Greenland’s defences including teams of sled dogs after Trump threatened to take over the Arctic island in a massive acquisition.
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