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A Toowoomba community is reeling after the discovery of a young mother's body in bushland, leading to the arrest and charging of her former partner with murder. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding domestic violence in the region.
New testimony in the ongoing inquest into the fatal 2023 Gold Coast helicopter crash suggests the tragedy could have been averted if the pilot had maintained focus. A company executive stated the pilot was 'totally distracted' by passengers in the moments before the collision.
Local wildlife rescuers on the Sunshine Coast are taking extreme precautions after a sick seabird found on Noosa Main Beach was tested for the highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza. The incident highlights growing concerns as the H5 strain continues to be detected in wild bird populations across Australia.
After a challenging start to the tourism season marked by heavy rains and road closures, North West Queensland is now experiencing a welcome influx of visitors. Savvy "grey nomads" are leading the charge, urging fellow travelers to explore the region and support its vital small businesses.
Australian veterans who served at the Butterworth air base in Malaysia between 1970 and 1989 are still fighting for official recognition of their deployment as "warlike." Decades after their service in a volatile region, these former troops decry ongoing government inaction, fearing time is running out.
The Queensland government has pledged $60 million from this year's budget to commence geotechnical works on the full rebuild of Paradise Dam, rejecting previous proposals for a smaller or new downstream structure. This crucial commitment aims to restore long-term water security for the Wide Bay region's vital agricultural sector.
A clinical second-half performance saw France secure a historic 42-26 victory over the Wallabies in Brisbane, marking their largest winning margin on Australian soil. The defeat extends the Wallabies' challenging run, leaving them winless in the current Nations Championship.
Australia's rising athletics star, Gout Gout, will miss the highly anticipated World Under-20 Championships after sustaining a significant hamstring injury during training. The 18-year-old, who has had a sensational year, has committed to an intensive rehabilitation program with an eye on a powerful return in 2027.
The 2026 State of Origin decider has set a new record as the most-watched game in the history of the interstate rugby league series. An average of 4.29 million viewers tuned in, with a total of over 6 million watching some part of the thrilling decider.
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