Major Aussie airline drops $49 flights
One major Aussie airline has dropped $49 flights in an insane Boxing Day sale – but travellers will need to be quick to snap up the latest deals.
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Millions warned over ‘uncontrollable’ fire
Authorities have expanded fire warnings in a number of states after warning that fierce bushfires in Victoria will become ‘uncontrollable’.
Christmas crooks steal brand new car from family home
One family Christmas has been soured after an alleged aggravated burglary and car theft on Jokia Ridge.
‘Tough time for a lot of people’: Huge turn out for Christmas lunch
From families doing it tough and people who would otherwise be spending Christmas alone to sports stars, the Gold Coast Community Christmas Lunch was an epicentre of festive cheer.
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State’s major warning over mozzie risk
Health authorities in one Aussie state have issued a major warning over viruses spread by mosquitos, less than a week after a similar issue across the border.
International star shows off Red Centre scenes to millions
More than 8.7 million social media users were exposed to the Red Centre in December, as Australian Taiwanese actor and model Hannah Quinlivan visited the Territory.
Young Top End dealer locked up for cocaine, cannabis operation
A young tradie whose discharge of a sawn-off rifle led police to uncover a “not insignificant” drug supply operation will spend actual time in custody. Find out why.
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Albo’s tribute to Cyclone Tracy survivors
Political leaders have paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the devastating Christmas Eve cyclone that devastated Darwin and claimed 66 lives.
VOTE: Should Magnetic Island get its own fenced dog park?
An e-petition is urging the Townsville City Council to finally consider a fenced dog park for Magnetic Island’s residents and tourists.
‘Lightning illuminated the destruction’: Maley recalls how his family survived
Deputy Chief Minister Gerard Maley was brought to tears as he recalled narrowly surviving Cyclone Tracy, huddled under a table and pelted with bricks as the roof flew off their shelter.
State’s huge move ahead of ‘extreme’ Boxing Day
One Aussie state has issued a sweeping ban due to “extreme” dangers over the Christmas period – prompted by dual threats of scorching temperatures and raging fires.
Christmas Eve outage wreaks havoc on Gold Coast roads, in kitchens
A power outage affecting more than 700 customers on the northern Gold Coast is throwing a spanner in the works on Christmas Eve.
VIPs locked in for Cyclone Tracy memorial unveiling
As families across the nation spend their Christmas morning opening presents, hundreds – including the PM – will gather at East Point Reserve to remember Cyclone Tracy.
RBA’s major clue on next rates decision
Struggling Aussie homeowners could get a rate cut sooner rather than later as the Reserve Bank says it is “increasingly confident” about a reduction.
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