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5th August 2024

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‘Probable’: ASIO raises terror threat level

National security authorities have raised the terror threat level in Australia, citing a social cohesion, exacerbated by social media.

Kaylee shock: Video shows second swimmer should have been DQ’d

Kaylee McKeown secured a bronze medal in the individual medley when a US rival was disqualified for an illegal turn — but new vision shows the Aussie star should have gone even bet...

‘Tradie train’ packed, commuter numbers up as 50c fares launch

Tradies appear to have embraced Queensland’s 50 cent fares, packing trains from 5.30am, while one Labor MP has reported an increase in foot traffic of up to 20 per cent.

Operator’s apology after two-minute delay in warning Wieambilla widow

A triple-0 operator talking to Alan Dare’s wife Kerry took two minutes to call her back to warn her husband should come back “immediately”. By the time she called back he was alrea...

Recession fears: ASX dives 3pc in $82bn wipeout

Australian investors are enduring one of the worst sessions in two years as fears of a recession in the US sends share prices, oil and the dollar sharply lower.

Ranger accused of bizarre revenge arson attack over dad’s hit-and-run

A park ranger whose father was hurt in an alleged hit-and-run is accused of tracking down the driver and burning down his house.

Five things that must happen as 600k homes go begging amid homeless crisis

There is space for nearly 600,000 homes across council-approved sites in Queensland, but barriers are preventing development.

Full list: Top 20 Qld elite schools attracting the richest families

The Queensland schools attracting the state’s richest families have been revealed – and the winner might surprise you. FULL LIST

‘Gutted’ Jess Fox wiped from kayak cross, sister makes finals

The Fox sisters drawing the same kayak cross heat was their worst nightmare and it resulted in Jess being eliminated as Noemie went through to the finals.

‘Thugs’: Violent UK riots spread across more cities

An angry mob has stormed a migrant hotel in England as the country grapples with its worst rioting in 13 years following the deaths of three children at a Taylor Swift-dance club.