Albo’s $5m pledge to Australian city
Anthony Albanese is pledging federal funds to revamp a tourist hotspot he describes as “one of the most picturesque parts of Australia”.
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‘Love and connection’: Tributes flow for beloved snapper
Much-loved North Queensland photographer Bryan “Lynchie” Lynch has been remembered after his death as a warm and caring man who loved his community. Read the tributes.
Emerging Geelong star reflects on breakout national champs
Bailey Sykes announced himself on the national stage and claimed a stunning haul. He opens up on being part of the winning Victorian side and his hopes for the future.
Kiwi sandwich ranked in world’s worst list
It’s a variation to an Aussie classic that involves just two ingredients between some slices of white bread. But now, it’s been branded as a disgrace.
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Court: Pine Gap protesters tried to stop facility ‘abetting crime of genocide’
Protesters who sought to uncover a top secret military base in the Red Centre they say is ‘aiding and abetting the crime of genocide’ will now have to wait until next year for a chance to do so. Find out why.
‘Extreme’ heatwave warning for North Queensland
Sweltering conditions baking North Queensland intensifies with the mercury hitting 43 degrees in Mt Isa and 35 degrees in Hinchinbrook on Sunday.
Olympic golden girl’s ‘rough’ return to racing
The queen of the pool is back in the water for the first time since her heroics in Paris, but it certainly wasn’t easy going for Mollie O’Callaghan in Queensland.
VIDEO: Residents hit by wild weather, hail
A night of wild weather brought hail, heavy rain, and gusts of wind that snapped trees and brought down the canopy at a popular boat club over the weekend. And forecasters warn it might not be the last of it.
Woman’s face slashed with broken glass in Alice Springs
A 20-year-old Alice Springs woman is being treated after a broken glass was used to slash her face. Read what happened.
Yuendumu machinery deliberately destroyed in blaze
A fire at a Yuendumu work site destroyed four key pieces of heavy equipment. Read what was wrecked.
Siraj vs Head has nothing on the great Australia-India duels
The clash between India’s quick and Australia’s in-form batsman was spectacular watching, adding some much needed fireworks to the Adelaide Test. But in the chapters of Australia vs. India it’s far from the most fierce rivalry, writes Catherine McGregor.
Jessica Watson in awe of ‘rock star’ crewmates on Sydney to Hobart yacht
Jessica Watson thought she had seen plenty at sea as a teenager sailing solo round the world. But after a few races with two top guns doing the Sydney to Hobart she has changed her mind.
Shocks, comebacks and rising stars stun as new iron surf series kicks off
A trio of teens threw down the gauntlet to the established guns of ironman while Lana Rogers revealed what went wrong in the Coolangatta Gold – and how she fixed it for the series opener
‘Money well spent’: Bob Katter’s mixed views suspending mayor on full-pay
Maverick North Queensland MP Bob Katter believes the former state government should have resolved the Townsville City Council months ago. Now the entire region was paying for it.
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