Photos: Lorne Pier to Pub 2025
Crowds flocked to the popular coastal town to watch athletes of all ages and abilities tackle the annual 1.2km open water swim. SEE THE PHOTOS.
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Two men knocked out in 10-person Alice Springs brawl
Two men were knocked out in a 10-man brawl in Alice Springs overnight, including one man who was allegedly kicked in the head while on the ground. Read the details.
Photos: The Teskey Brothers at A Day on the Green
Music fans descended upon Mt Duneed Estate to see Melbourne folk rock band The Teskey Brothers, supported by Band of Horses and Sienna Ferrell, on Saturday January 11.
Flood watch: Coast saturated by storm deluge
A flood watch has been issued for the Gold Coast with residents urged to monitor conditions as heavy rainfall is expected to continue. Read the latest update from forecasters.
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Aussie dream turned nightmare: The salary needed to buy a home
The great Aussie dream to own a house with a backyard for the kids to run around is turning into a nightmare, with exclusive analysis revealing the average salary needed to buy a home in four major capital cities.
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Greenland ‘ready to talk’ to Trump
Greenland’s leader has announced he is prepared to enter into negotiations with US President-elect Donald Trump about the future of the mineral-rich arctic territory.
China pics that should terrify the world
Beijing has stunned the world with secret new combat aircraft spotted in Chinese skies in recent weeks. And they’ve left experts stumped.
REPLAY: Bombers secure finals spot with Wanderers blitz
The Tiwi Bombers produced a first quarter goal blitz that set the tone for their blistering victory against a Wanderers that struggled to get a foothold. Watch the full match REPLAY.
Watch: Little girl learns to walk within days after years of heartache
A little girl living in a North Qld mining town and struggling with cerebral palsy took her first steps within just days thanks to state-of-the-art treatment in SEQ. Now, her incredible therapists are hitting the road to help other families.
Fluoride would cost Qld councils less than $5 per person
It costs local councils less than the price of a cup of coffee per resident to fluoridate the water supply for a whole year, new analysis has revealed.
Amy drowned on NYE – but her sister’s text messages never stopped
Amy Staunton tragically drowned three years ago and now her sister shares the heartbreak of losing her sibling while entering motherhood and why she’s still sending her text messages.
‘Act of desperation’: Man sets fire for attention after calls for help ignored
A young man who waited hours for emergency services to help his suicidal girlfriend chose to light a fire at a remote cop shop in an ‘act of desperation’ to save her life.
70yo cyclist knocked off bike in alleged Top End hit and run
A 70-year-old woman riding along a Top End road was knocked from her bike in an alleged hit and run incident. Read the details.
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