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The Queensland Police Service has defended its emergency warning system after Brisbane was caught out by cyclonic winds before widespread flooding across the city. LATEST UPDATES
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Police, BOM defend messaging after Brisbane caught out by cyclonic winds
The Queensland Police Service has defended its emergency warning system after Brisbane was caught out by cyclonic winds before widespread flooding across the city. LATEST UPDATES
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Family’s nightmare after doctor visit
A young dad-of-two thought he had a food intolerance when he began experiencing stomach pains a few months ago – but the truth was much more sinister.
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Cyclist injured in sickening crash identified
A man injured in a horror crash on a busy city street has been identified as a beloved member of an Adelaide community.
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Hills council doubles cash troubles in deficit blowout
Last year, a huge budget black hole was revealed – now Adelaide Hills Council has almost doubled its expected operating deficit.
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Young guns headline revamped Power forward line to face Pies
The Power forward line is set to look very different in their first game of 2025 against Collingwood, headlined by the addition of a top draftee and a new recruit.
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Wild brawl breaks out at Sydney wedding
Up to 100 people are believed to have been involved in the brawl at a wedding venue in Sydney’s west.
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash east of Adelaide
A MedSTAR chopper has been called to the scene of a motorbike crash, which has left a 70-year-old man with serious injuries to his head, arms and legs.
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Expert tells: What really happens when your kids skip breakfast
The evidence is clear, an Adelaide University expert says, and parents and their kids should really be eating it up.
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$19k, 4 days: What your Gather Round stay could cost
From opulent luxury to cheap and cheerful, Airbnb hosts are cashing in on the festival of footy whether fans fancy a French-style chateau, tiny house or a campsite.
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‘Disastrous’: WA election results rock Liberals
WA Labor leader Roger Cook has claimed victory in the state election.
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I saw a UFO in the Adelaide Hills – and I wasn’t the only one
When I described the sight in detail, “I saw it too” wasn’t the response I expected from a work mate, writes Tom Bowden.
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SA’s stinkiest suburbs revealed
SA’s most pungent postcodes have been revealed, with new data highlighting the suburbs to have notched up the most odour complaints. See the surprising list here. Was yours on it?
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Opportunity knocks: Eight players primed for a SuperCoach spike
A change of clubs, a new role or injuries to key teammates have opened the door for these eight players to score way above their starting price in SuperCoach.
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Suspicious blaze at suburban shopping centre
A suspicious fire damaged a shop within a northern suburbs centre early on Sunday, with police now investigating “human involvement”.
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Cabbie told to hit the road after vile behaviour called out by Ali Clarke
The cabbie called out by Ali Clarke on Instagram has been investigated by his employer 13cabs and lost his job. Here’s all we know.
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Max’s worrying Australian Grand Prix admission amid rival call
The F1 field hasn’t turned a practice lap for the season-opening race at Albert Park yet, but world champion Max Verstappen has already make a sobering call about Red Bull’s prospe...
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How Hackman’s wife could have caught rare deadly rat virus
Haunting new details have emerged about the last hours of Gene Hackman’s wife, who died a week before the Oscar winner tragically lost his life.
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Dream duo split: Blonde bombshell partnership falls apart
It seemed like a match made in influencer heaven — the country’s top swimwear designer Tash Oakley joining forces with “it” girl Emma Pillemer — until it all fell apart.
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Meghan shares rare pic of daughter amid series backlash
Meghan Markle has posted a string of unseen family pictures, as the drama surrounding her controversial TV series grows. See the photos.
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Flames reborn: How Molloy lifted Sydney from despair to the finals
Off-court controversies, poor results and the longest list of injuries that captain Cayla George has ever seen. Guy Molloy reveals how he started the rebuild of the once proud Sydn...
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Delta Goodrem: ‘I cried a lot’
In an emotional new interview, Delta Goodrem has given a candid insight into the pressure she faced releasing her second album, amid her cancer battle.
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Cruise liner’s surprise letter to passengers
Aussies on-board a cruise ship have been forced to spend days longer at sea as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred loomed, throwing travel plans into chaos.
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Lucky buyer lands entire town at Aussie house price
A new owner has been found for an entire town that went viral priced like a capital city house - but there's a catch.
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Roseanne star injured while filming Tom Cruise movie
Production has been halted on the London set of Tom Cruise’s latest movie after beloved actor John Goodman was hurt in a shock incident.
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Jailed Diddy’s wild $98m move exposed
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is in jail awaiting trial on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. He just made a big move.
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‘Our home insurance has tripled’: here’s how to cut your bill
Over a third of insurers increased prices by more than 15 per cent last year. Here’s Barefoot Investor’s step-by-step guide to get a better deal.
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Toxic parenting trend exposed: ‘I won the baby walking race’
Competitive parenting is on the rise and it comes at a cost, according to experts.
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Why Zelensky was the one who got it wrong
The person who stuffed up that all-important White House meeting wasn’t Trump or Vance – it was Zelensky, writes Joe Hildebrand.
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How Hantavirus infection killed Gene Hackman’s wife
Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, tragically died from a Hantavirus infection. These are the symptoms and how you can protect yourself.
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Give it a rest – women are allowed to have a whinge
The unsung women who keep soldiering on in spite of everything deserve a lighter load and should be allowed to say so, writes Lisa Mayoh.
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Naked bather gives cyclone townsfolk the Full Alfie
A man has been left unfazed by the effects of Cyclone Alfred as he took a nude dip in Lismore flood waters, with one cheeky local saying the sight was “impressive, even in cold wat...
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