Sam Kerr’s nan ‘revived herself’, court
A driver who allegedly hit Sam Kerr’s nan with a car as she was getting off a bus told a court he “killed the lady, but she revived herself.”
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Sam Kerr’s nan ‘revived herself’, court
A driver who allegedly hit Sam Kerr’s nan with a car as she was getting off a bus told a court he “killed the lady, but she revived herself.”
Insurance claims soar as residents return to flood-ravaged homes
Hundreds of homeowners across North Queensland have already filed claims for flood damage, but insurance companies say it’s only the tip of the iceberg with many yet to return home and some not likely to have insurance at all.
Dad’s incredible act of selflessness after daughter’s tragic death
The shattered father of the teen girl fatally mauled by a shark at Bribie Island has bravely urged people to “keep coming and enjoying our beach” despite his daughter’s tragic death.
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Female Interstate Player Program to bolster Top End cricket
The 2025 women’s Darwin and Districts Cricket Competition will feature a refreshed format, focusing on player development and increased participation. Read more here.
Recovery begins: Palm Island mayor calls for cyclone shelter
Despite having a landslide and its power and water cut, Palm Island is recovering well after days of intense weather. Read why its mayor is ramping up pressure on the government.
South Cairns Cutters sign former Richmond premiership star
A former Richmond Tigers premiership star and Gold Coast Suns player is the latest recruitment coup for AFL Cairns as he joins the reigning premiers in 2025. FIND out how it came about here
Call for tougher hate speech laws
A Sydney MP, whose electorate has faced a spate of anti-Semitic attacks, has called for Australia to toughen its hate speech laws, saying “words matter”.
Alice left with month-long cop shortfall as SA officers head home
Interstate policing help has left the Red Centre capital, leaving a 10 cop shortfall in its wake – but the Chief Minister says a recently established taskforce is continuing its efforts ‘into the future’.
Inside Ingham’s armageddon: No power, fuel low, Woolies chaos
Devastating scenes are unfolding in Ingham with the town completely isolated, diesel running out and food running low. Here’s what it’s like on the inside. Watch the aerial video
ASX 200 ends flat as China retaliates to US tariffs
Australian stocks end flat, Aussie dollar dives 0.9 per cent as rebounds halted after US tariffs on China go ahead and China retaliates. Woolworths, Westpac announce leadership changes. Nine remains in ‘difficult position’: UBS.
Burdekin faces flood warnings, highway opens, residents cut off
The Bruce Highway has reopened after rainfall totals dropped for the Burdekin region, but other streets remain underwater and some residents remain cut off. Read the latest update.
Man injured after car strikes kangaroo on M1
man is in hospital after a kangaroo attempting to cross one of the Gold Coast’s busiest stretches of road led to a serious crash.
Not a Mad Max movie: Colossal Territory dust storm on video
A colossal dust storm rolling through the Barkly has been immortalised on video. Watch the footage.
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