‘We chased him’: How Glenorchy recruited a favourite son
A favourite Glenorchy son has returned to the nest just in time for the 2025 season. Read how it came about.
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Man saved after passerby spots him sleeping on crane
A man has been rescued after a member of the public looked up and spotted his lofty resting spot a Gold Coast construction site.
Cattle sale cancelled due to safety concerns of flood-damaged roads
Damaged roads due to flooding across NQ are proving costly for the regions cattle farmers, with one saleyard cancelling a scheduled cattle sale due to safety concerns for truck drivers who would have attended.
‘Potential for backlash’: Abbie’s big admission
The media personality acknowledged her confession has “the potential for backlash” during an interview with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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Commuter win: Fair Work rules no more train strikes for months
Sydney rail commuters have had a win after the Fair Work Commission suspended industrial action for four months, leaving the unions unhappy.
Wife added poison to water bottles, court
A woman is on trial accused of trying to poison her husband by adding selenium drops to his drinking water.
‘A nightmare trip’: Bombing of Darwin survivor shares family’s tale of terror
More than 1000 gathered to honour the men and women who fought, suffered and sacrificed when Japanese forces mounted two air raids on Darwin on February 19, 1942 – including a survivor.
50+ photos: Hundreds commemorate Bombing of Darwin
Hundreds gathered to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin at a ceremony at the Darwin Cenotaph.
Cop charged after alleged sexual assault
A NSW police officer has been charged following an alleged sexual assault in Sydney’s south in September 2023.
Revving up NT’s auto industry: Training deal to drive skills boom
A new partnership between CDU and MTA aims to future-proof the NT’s automotive industry by ensuring apprentices and businesses stay ahead of emerging technology.
Districts to fight bans against star players on eve of finals
Southern Districts will head to the tribunal as two of their star performers face bans that could see them miss crucial finals matches. Find out what happened.
‘Prolific photographer’ stalked teen girls in Darwin, Palmerston
A Palmerston stalker had a private collection of 150 images of school-aged girls and teenagers — with police uncovering a disturbing Google search on the man’s phone.
‘Evolved’: Images reveal $3.5m shake-up for NQ’s first Maccas
Dramatic changes are underway to transform McDonald’s store at the Lakes, creating jobs and ensuring you get your food faster. Check out the conceptual images.
‘Hard truths’: Council’s mid-year budget review addressed
Townsville’s Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said Council has faced some ‘hard truths’ over the last 12 months, but said the focus has been ‘realigned’ to ensure Council improves its financial position.
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