PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has slammed councils for morphing into ‘mini versions of the United Nations’, stripping Byron Shire Council of its right to hold citizenship ceremonies.
PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has slammed councils for morphing into ‘mini versions of the United Nations’, stripping Byron Shire Council of its right to hold citizenship ceremonies.
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Police respond to Valley ‘bomb threat’
A MAN has left a suspicious device beside a petrol bowser in Brisbane as part of a robbery, sparking a major response by the bomb squad.
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Student tried to ‘end life’ over NAPLAN test
A PRINCIPAL has revealed a grade five primary school student attempted self-harm due to stress caused by the NAPLAN test, an inquiry has been told.
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Cyclists win in Victoria Bridge revamp
THE number of lanes available to Brisbane Metro vehicles on Victoria Bridge will be reduced to accommodate the demands of cyclists, but it means design changes to the $944m transport plan.
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Making a splash in the Big Apple
FOUR years after offloading the hugely successful coffee brand that bore his name, Phil Di Bella’s latest venture is proving a big winner. While the new business is picking up awards, the ...
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From Barbecue Shapes to the Brownlow Medal
TOM Mitchell’s pre-game diet used to consist of Barbecue Shapes and Kit Kats. It’s no surprise that since he cut them out, and switched to salmon, his football has exploded. Now he has t...
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Best and worst Brownlow looks
THE WAGs of Aussie Rules have hit the red carpet in Melbourne for one of the most gleeful events on our fashion calendar.
Joey’s all smiles as he welcomes third child
LITTLE wonder Andrew Johns has an extra shine to his smile — the Newcastle Knights great has just welcomed his third child into the world with his yoga instructor partner, who took to soci...
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ABC elite rejoice over Michelle Guthrie’s sacking
ABC news presenters openly rejoiced yesterday at the sacking of Michelle Guthrie, the national broadcaster’s first female managing director, after staff agitated against the “invisible�...
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Sky-high dining destination set to wow
A HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED rooftop bar and restaurant is preparing to make its debut at a fiery launch party on one of the biggest nights of the year in Brisbane.
