Career switchers shift gears with new trucking program
Coming from a long family history of truck drivers, Jenna Lappalainen is now forging her own path thanks to a first-of-its-kind driving program in Townsville. Find out more.
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Where star NT students ended up after acing year 12
They graduated school as the Territory’s high achievers but where did it get them? As exams get underway, nine share their at times unconventional career paths.
‘Bail forfeit’: Arrest warrant issued for alleged rapist
An arrest warrant has been issued after an alleged rapist failed to front a North Queensland court. Here are the details.
‘Destroy’: Iran’s leader orders strike on Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader has ‘instructed his forces to prepare an attack against Israel’ after deeming the Jewish nation’s strike last week too big to ignore.
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Photos, video, forensics: Evidence served in Alice Springs New Year’s Day murder case
Nearly 10 months after a 22-year-old was extradited to the Red Centre on a murder charge, his lawyer has finally received the brief of evidence “in full”. Find out the latest from court.
‘The mayor is talking’: Tempers flare over CEO recruitment
The hostility between Townsville’s mayor and his councillors was excruciatingly clear as they traded barbs over a conflict of interest in the CEO appointment … a contradiction by the mayor adding fuel to the fire. WATCH THE VIDEO
Busted: Teen caught after escaping custody
A 14-year-old boy has been recaptured after he escaped police custody on Wednesday afternoon. Find out more.
Mum’s big question as coffee motive revealed
The mother of a baby boy attacked by a stranger with hot coffee has asked a blunt question after his identity was revealed – and the motive for the horror crime.
David Crisafulli declares he will fix the Bruce Hwy
David Crisafulli has declared, responding to a question from a Courier-Mail reader, that if the LNP wins goverment at the October 26 election, he can get the Bruce Hwy fixed.
Anti-corruption officers raid federal parliament
Anti-corruption officials have raided Parliament House in Canberra but say it’s not related to a current or former politician.
Cats star’s excitement on trade targets, prelim injury admission
Max Holmes could have two stars joining him in Geelong’s engine room next year. The Cats best and fairest winner speaks about that possibility and sheds further light on his finals injury blow.
Hawkins’ fitting farewell as Cats star claims B&F win
There was a clear winner in Geelong’s best and fairest count, and Tom Hawkins was recognised for his hefty off-field contributions in his final season. Recap the Carji Greeves Medal night here.
Lawn and order: Meet the whipper snipper whiz employing other kids
A northern NSW teen has gone from earning peanuts in pocket money to taking punts on the stock market after whipping, snipping and trimming a name for himself. Now, his business is crossing borders.
Fake tans and teapot poses: Hawkins on the highs and lows of 18 B&Fs
Emma Hawkins and husband, retiring star Tom, are veterans of the Cats’ best and fairest awards. Emma reveals her hits and misses over the years and her best advice for the after-party.
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