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Katie Noonan, the ARIA award-winning singer, has revealed how author Trent Dalton's youthful diaries helped her remember the power of love during a difficult time in her life. Her marriage of 26 years was ending, and she was struggling to cope with the aftermath.
Sam Wood, a 46-year-old television personality and fitness guru, has been refused bail after being charged with assaulting and strangling his wife on a family holiday in Noosa. The alleged incident has left a dark cloud over his public image, which was once boosted by his appearance on The Bachelor and his successful fitness program, 28 by Sam Wood.
Lady Elliot Island, a coral cay 80 kilometres off the coast of Bundaberg, has been transformed from a barren wasteland to a tropical oasis through a remarkable rehabilitation program. The island's ecosystem was destroyed by guano mining in the 1860s, but the tireless efforts of one family have restored it to its former glory.
A person of interest in the disappearance of schoolgirl Marilyn Wallman was seen working at a Queensland coalmine on the day she went missing, a court has heard. Noel Morris, a relative of Marilyn's, was named as a person of interest in the investigation.
Lani Pallister, a 24-year-old swimming sensation, has finally beaten Katie Ledecky in the women's 800m freestyle, marking a significant breakthrough in her career. With a new coach and a fresh perspective, Pallister is now focused on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the possibility of winning an individual medal.
Australia has taken a 1-0 lead in their ODI series against Bangladesh, thanks to a dominant seven-wicket victory in Brisbane. The home team's opener, Phoebe Litchfield, played a crucial role in the win, scoring 77 runs off 57 deliveries.
The Brisbane Lions' AFLW team is facing an unfamiliar challenge as they struggle to stay in contention for a finals series. A loss against Hawthorn would mathematically eliminate them from finals contention.
The federal government has abandoned its proposed changes to disaster recovery funding following pushback from states and councils. The changes would have seen the federal government contribute 50 per cent to disaster recovery efforts, down from up to 75 per cent in some areas.
Queensland's 77 mayors have called on the federal government to abandon proposed changes to disaster recovery funding, warning that it would leave local communities to foot the bill. The changes would reduce the federal government's contribution from 64 per cent to a 50-50 split with states.
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