Russian ship mysteriously explodes at sea
A Russian cargo ship Ukraine claims has been evacuating weapons stockpiles from Syria has blown up in international waters with Spain having to step in to save the stricken sailors.
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‘We’re rolling sir’: King’s unheard of Christmas address sneak peek
While his mother Queen Elizabeth liked to keep us all in anticipation, King Charles has given his subjects an unprecedented teaser of his Christmas Day message.
Grinch steals Christmas for drug traffickers
Santa sneaks down the chimney at night, but the Grinch busts through the front door when people are suspected of being naughty.
‘Hoping for a Christmas miracle’: Calls to locate missing deaf dog
Kalyca Hendren is praying a Christmas miracle will reunite her with 4-year-old dog Thea before Christmas. Find out how you can help.
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More security guards, support workers for troubled Darwin housing complex
A public housing complex tucked away in the suburbs of Darwin is set to benefit from greater support services, with the Country Liberal Party splashing $850,000 in a bid to combat anti-social behaviour.
Beloved mother, wife lost in horror highway crash
Named: A Darling Downs family is mourning the loss of a beloved mother and wife following a horrific crash on the Warrego Highway five days before Christmas.
‘Makes you happy inside’: Meet Toowoomba’s hamper champions
This year, as cost-of-living hits home, young and old, businesses and religious organisations have dug deep to bring Christmas joy to those less fortunate. Meet the champions making sure no one misses out:
State’s major warning over mozzie risk
Health authorities in one Aussie state have issued a major warning over viruses spread by mosquitos, less than a week after a similar issue across the border.
Albo’s tribute to Cyclone Tracy survivors
Political leaders have paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the devastating Christmas Eve cyclone that devastated Darwin and claimed 66 lives.
VOTE: Should Magnetic Island get its own fenced dog park?
An e-petition is urging the Townsville City Council to finally consider a fenced dog park for Magnetic Island’s residents and tourists.
State’s huge move ahead of ‘extreme’ Boxing Day
One Aussie state has issued a sweeping ban due to “extreme” dangers over the Christmas period – prompted by dual threats of scorching temperatures and raging fires.
Christmas Eve outage wreaks havoc on Gold Coast roads, in kitchens
A power outage affecting more than 700 customers on the northern Gold Coast is throwing a spanner in the works on Christmas Eve.
VIPs locked in for Cyclone Tracy memorial unveiling
As families across the nation spend their Christmas morning opening presents, hundreds – including the PM – will gather at East Point Reserve to remember Cyclone Tracy.
Ultimate guide to what’s on in Toowoomba in 2025
From bull riding to marathons, and from horse racing to the Carnival of Flowers, this is your ultimate guide to what’s on in the Garden City in 2025.
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