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‘I feel terrible’: Slater’s emotional apology to Paul Green’s widow
In an extraordinary admission, Queensland coach Billy Slater has confirmed he made an apologetic phone call to the widow of the late Paul Green following his stunning Origin press ...
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Catholic schoolgirls secretly photographed, rated online
A Catholic school has been rocked by a Snapchat scandal with female students photographed by their male peers who then ranked them on an online ratings list.
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Mapped: Best places to raise a family in Qld ranked
The best place to raise a family in Queensland has been revealed, according to new data which has ranked the state’s 80 most liveable suburbs. SEE THE MAP
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Sunset clause chaos: When Qlders and developers clash
The sunset clause continues to cause angst between those involved in the building industry. Here’s what it all means.
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Inner-city unit owners slugged with hefty rates rise
Inner-city Brisbane unit owners will be hit with a rates rise of double inflation while a waste levy will increase, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has today revealed.
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Mega flashback gallery: Partying at the Switch in the 2010s
It was once the hottest place to be in Ipswich – did you party at the Switch Nightclub in the 2010s? Check out our mega flashback gallery.
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Albo could get face-to-face with Trump within days
Anthony Albanese is set to get a second chance at meeting with Donald Trump – as soon as next week – after the US President’s sudden exit at the G7 summit left the PM high and dry.
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Luxury developer stung $6m in penthouse sunset clause stoush
A developer behind one of Queensland’s most luxurious high-rise buildings has lost a legal stoush with a buyer after he pulled out of the deal under a sunset clause and resold for ...
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‘The battle begins’: Ayatollah’s ominous response after Trump’s warning
Iran’s Supreme Leader has threatened Israel after US President Donald Trump said the US would spare him from assassination “for now.” Follow updates.
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Titans, moguls and pioneers who built Qld: Where are they now?
They’re our shopping centre owners, development titans and business entrepreneurs – and they all have one thing in common. SEE THE LIST
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Poison plot or panic? Mushroom murder trial’s main arguments spelled out
The Crown says Erin Patterson tried to hide her poison plot with “lies upon lies” but the defence argues no motive has been uncovered because there was no murder.
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GPs’ diet-over-drugs warning as Ozempic use in kids jumps 1000 per cent
The number of Queensland children injecting Ozempic to manage diabetes has risen ten-fold, sparking concerns the drug and others similar are being used to control weight.
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Taxpayers shell out $110m to keep Callide’s coal mine afloat
The state government has agreed to an 80 per cent increase in the price it pays for coal at its embattled Callide Power Station — because the alternative was even worse.
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Woman killed, girls injured in horror railway crash
A woman has died and two children have been injured after their car crashed on the Bruce Highway and came to a stop on a railway line.
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‘Time to grieve’: Family’s heartbreak as body confirmed as Pheobe’s
Pheobe Bishop’s family has spoken out after remains found in bushland were officially confirmed as hers. It comes as police reveal they’re still searching for these key items of in...
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Devastating ratings blow that could forever change Brisbane radio
The latest radio ratings have delivered a possible fatal blow to an embattled breakfast team amid intensifying rumours they are on the chopping block.
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World leader’s eye roll at G7 goes viral
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was caught giving an exasperated eye roll as French President Emmanuel Macron whispered in her ear. Watch the video.
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Live stream: Watch four massive Langer Trophy matches
Keebra Park are ready to unveil the second coming of Benji, while Ipswich State High prepare to release the beast in Best. Watch all four Langer Trophy and Schoolgirls Cup showdown...
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Police respond to fire extinguisher attack that left baby screaming
A mother had to leave the hospital room as her daughter was being treated after two people riding e-scooters pulled up alongside a car and discharged a fire extinguisher, injuring ...
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‘She never planned to kill anyone’: Defence points to lack of motive
Erin Patterson’s defence lawyer says there was “no anger, no hatred” between his client and her family members and the lack of a motive made it hard to prove she intended to kill. ...
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Shock footage as teen driver speeds through fatal crash roadblock
An 18-year-old man has been charged after he drove through the scene of a crash where another teenager died, narrowly missing police officers.
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Flights to Bali cancelled after volcanic eruption
Flights to and from Bali have been grounded leaving Australians stranded after a volcano erupted on a popular tourist spot. See flights affected.
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Board exodus, $55m loss, project peril: Is John Holland crumbling?
The fortunes – or lack thereof – of one of Australia’s biggest builders are in the spotlight as it grapples with over-budget, overtime projects, a thunderous loss and the quiet exi...
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‘Tell the truth’: Meghan’s dig at royal family
Meghan Markle appears to have made another swipe at the royal family with a pointed remark, as she revealed the advice she was given by a superstar friend.
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$367m fashion fallout: Huge debts of Rivers, Noni B owner exposed
Administrators sifting through the remains of an iconic retail brands collapse involving Rivers, Katies and Noni B have revealed who the massive $367m debts are owed as next steps ...
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‘Chaos’: Celebrity tenants from hell exposed
The lid has been lifted on some of the world’s worst celebrity tenants, accused of lighting fires, wild parties and even blood graffiti.
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Aussies can buy UK island for price of home
An idyllic European island, complete with a castle and Iron Age ritual swords, is for sale for less than some Australian homes.
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Why Jamie Durie could be selling his TV project waterfront mansion
Celebrity landscaper and TV host Jamie Durie could be open to selling his luxurious Avalon mansion. But at what price would he give up the ‘dream home’ that was the subject of a do...
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‘Name and shame’: Furious real estate crackdown revealed
One Aussie state is launching a widespread crackdown on the real estate industry that is set to zero in one hated agents practice.
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Insane features of ‘preposterous’ new SUV
This new SUV is an absolute monster and some of its wild features are straight out of an action movie.
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‘Finalised’: Who got what in Isla, Sacha split
A house which was built out of spite following a bitter divorce battle is hiding a sad truth.
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Where is the smallest bone in the human body located?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
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King, Queen honour Aussie on Day one of Royal Ascot
King Charles and Queen Camilla have spoken of the ‘delight’ of witnessing an Aussie winner as they dazzled on Day one of Britain’s most important horse racing festival. See the pho...
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‘Where’s your dad?’: Wife wakes from coma to find ‘soulmate’ gone
Waking up from a coma, the last thing this 75-year-old Adelaide grandma remembered was the sickening moment her car was hit. What she didn’t know was the crash claimed the life of ...
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TikTok ban looms again: What it means
President Donald Trump holds the fate of 170 million TikTok users as a ban nears, and a potential second blackout is on the table.
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More Chinese warships set to enter Aussie waters: Defence chief
Australians should expect more Chinese naval flotillas to sail into our waters, the ADF chief has warned – and the Deputy PM says we know “exactly what they’re rehearsing”.
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Spicy chilli and shadow daddies: Steamy trend explained
Intrigued by Fourth Wing and the unstoppable Romantasy trend but don’t know where to start? Hot debut star Olivia O’Flynn offers top tips for late arrivals.
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Sad reason Gen Z is breaking up with dating apps
They are single and ready to mingle but young Aussies are ditching online hook-ups for old-fashion meet-cutes. A relationship expert explains why.
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Nudity, bikies, drugs: Australia’s worst tenants
Aussie real estate agents have exposed the brutal truth about Australia’s worst tenants that will shock you.
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Aussie mum: 10 min call saved me $800
A single mum has shared how a 10 minute phone call saved her more than $800 – and potentially thousands a year.
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‘You have to be authentic’: Meghan lashes critics
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has addressed recent criticism against her and Prince Harry in a new interview.
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