‘Like coming to a friend’s house’: Hundreds enjoy community lunch
More than 500 people from all walks of life gathered on to share a meal and a chat at the annual Cairns Community Christmas Lunch.
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Farm worker bailed over alleged fatal hit and run
A farm worker charged with driving without due care causing death, and failing to remain at the scene of an accident to render assistance has been granted bail with a condition he surrender his Vanuatuan passport.
Grab shell dude: Fishos spot bird and turtle in odd scene
A trio of Top End fishos have captured the moment a bird hitched a ride on the back of a sea turtle. See the pictures.
Widespread fish-kill blamed on low oxygen levels in water
Low dissolved oxygen levels in water are being blamed for the deaths of large numbers of fish in Hinchinbrook Shire.
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Kate’s secret meetings with King Charles as palace plans ramp up
Princess Catherine has been working closely with King Charles as she prepares to take on the role of a lifetime, according to a source.
‘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.
Star misses Carols By Candlelight after emergency surgery
The high-profile co-host of the Christmas Eve tradition Carols By Candlelight has pulled out of the show after undergoing surgery just hours before the event.
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.
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.
International star shows off Red Centre scenes to millions
More than 8.7 million social media users were exposed to the Red Centre in December, as Australian Taiwanese actor and model Hannah Quinlivan visited the Territory.
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