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Rape on city street ... and no one cared
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A WOMAN was ignored by hundreds of passers-by as she lay unconscious on a Darwin city street for hours before being repeatedly sexually assaulted "in the clear view of anyone who'd care to look", a court has heard. Rodney Alimankinni, 41, pleaded ...

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Bishop blesses plan for a northern state
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THE Far North's Catholic Bishop has voiced his support for a breakaway North Queensland state - offering up a throne and possible parliament chamber in Cairns. Bishop James Foley believes the throne, currently in his Cairns residence, would make an ...

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Inside Chinese developer's Jewel triple tower holdup row
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THEORIES abound on the real cause for the past fortnight's work halt at the Jewel triple towers project site. Half the 900-strong labour force have been let go, according to the construction union, with work to resume on Monday. It is unclear how much ...

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Trump praises 'winner' Eugenie on Twitter
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US President Donald Trump has congratulated Princess Eugenie on the royal wedding in a tweet that left some social media users baffled. Mr Trump tweeted his message to the Princess of York and new husband Jack Brooksbank on Sunday, but somehow ...and more »

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Why Thurston nearly gave it all away
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In an exclusive book extract, rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston reveals his early battles on his path to the top. FAST-FORWARD TWO YEARS AND I'M being dragged out of the backseat of the family car. 'I'll just stay here,' I said. 'It's too hot. You ...

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Plan to turn SEQ into electric bike capital
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SOUTHEAST Queensland could become an electric bike capital as kilometres of tarmac and asphalt become shady "green streets". Urban designer Catherine Simpson says roads and pavements occupy 30 to 40 per cent of land space in our cities. "But they ...

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Halfback keen to fire for Falcons after brushes with NRL
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Todd Murphy accepts he may never get to play in the NRL after coming close on several occasions and says he's now focused on playing a significant role for the Sunshine Coast Falcons. The 28-year-old local product is a key signing at the ...

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LNP in taxpayer-funded $45k wine country getaway
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SEVEN current and former Liberal National MPs pocketed more than $45,000 in expenses after spending time in Western Australia's picturesque southern wine district last winter. Gold Coast MPs John-Paul Langbroek and Ray Stevens, Toowoomba's Trevor ...and more »

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Dead teenager slipped out of seatbelt
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A TEENAGER killed when the car she was a passenger in slammed into a power pole in Western Sydney early yesterday has been remembered as a "kind and beautiful soul" by her friends. Kasey Xuereb, 17, had apparently fallen asleep in the back seat and ...and more »

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Coalition claws back support: Newspoll
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THE Coalition has clawed back ground on Labor, but still trail their political rivals, the latest Newspoll shows. The poll, published in The Australian on Sunday night, shows Labor leads the Coalition 53 per cent to 47 per cent on a two-party preferred ...and more »

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Why 918 people died in the jungle
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WHEN the troops turned into the Americans' village in the eerily quiet post-dawn mist, they began to stumble on obstacles at their feet - were they logs placed to impede them? The soldiers had just marched through the vast snake and jaguar-infested ...

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WE SAY: A field of dreams is all we need
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IT WOULD'NT just be a sad day if event organiser Bob Carroll walked away from the Sunshine Coast as a venue for the seasonal Sunshine Home Show and Caravan, Camping and Boating Expo. It would be an enormous blow to the region's reputation as a ...

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We need our leaders to have varied beliefs
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UNLIKE Michael Barry Henderson (the Daily, October 10, Must disclose his position), I do not find it necessary for the Prime Minister of Australia to abandon his personal and religious views and beliefs for him to effectively lead our nation. Our ...

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Sunshine Coast Home Show organiser threatens to leave region
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A DRAWCARD-event organiser has threatened to ditch the Sunshine Coast for good after torrential rain battered attendance and exhibitor profits. Taking reprieve under a $100,000 pavilion, Australian Events director Bob Carroll (left) said crowds at the ...

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Pair's iconic art gallery vision for hinterland
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A DARING dream to create an iconic regional art gallery akin to the world's best is gaining momentum in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Arts and culture are close to the hearts of both men behind the push, Art on Cairncross director Tony Gill and Big ...

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Kindling an affair with North Korea
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IF I asked what you are reading now, what would you answer? As far as fiction goes, I guess it could be Liane Moriarty's latest: Nine Perfect Strangers. Big bestseller. You might be surprised by what I am reading. No romance or chick-lit for me. It's a ...

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Meghan's BFF joins Aussie tour
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MEGHAN Markle is jetting off on her royal tour this week, and is said to be bringing along best friend Jessica Mulroney. The Canadian stylist and her husband Ben are "flying from Toronto to Sydney" to meet the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and will be ...and more »

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Bachelor Nick Cummins' frank admission
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A SHELLSHOCKED Nick Cummins has told Channel 10's The Sunday Project he has "never been in a mental space as low" as during the filming of the reality dating show The Bachelor. Cummins sat in with hosts Tommy Little, Hamish Macdonald, Gorgi ...and more »

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Wettest October in 15 years for Qld town
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A QUEENSLAND town has recorded its wettest October in 15 years as rain continues to fall across the state. Forecasters are predicting another 45mm for some areas of southeast Queensland with more rainy weather on the way. Dalby has experienced its ...and more »

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Coast girls really in a twirl after national titles
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MORE than 30 Sunshine Coast girls and young women can now lay claim to the title of National Baton Twirling Champion. The Sunny Coast Twirlers last weekend competed in the national titles in Rockhampton. Thirty Sunshine Coast Twirlers returned home ...

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Swans make most of limited time on paddock
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CRICKET: The weather prevailed over the best efforts of grounds staff and hopes of officials as the second day's play of Sunshine Coast division one fixtures were cancelled. When all games started on the opening Saturday of the season, the games count ...

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Julius Caesar commands Annie to take her moment in spotlight
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The University of the Sunshine Coast Theatre and Performance student will perform in the professional production of Julius Caesar at Brisbane Powerhouse from November 7-10. Annie's involvement in this production will be her final project of a Creative ...

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Once-in-a-decade waves pound Coast beach
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The Queensland Government's wave-monitoring site revealed waves hit a maximum shortly after 6pm, and heights then ranged from about 4m to 7m through to midnight. A list of the top-10 waves recorded in Mooloolaba reveals the highest ever was 12.1m ...and more »

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Woman glassed at Coast club
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PARAMEDICS treated a woman hit in the head with a glass at Caloundra RSL after midnight this morning. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman said the patient, 45, had been transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya, in a stable ...

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Woman killed in U-turn collision
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UPDATE, SUNDAY 5.45AM: A 72-YEAR-OLD woman was killed reportedly as she attempted to do a U-turn in Caboolture yesterday. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the two-vehicle collision on Beerburrum Rd at the intersection of Tuckeroo St, shortly ...and more »

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Queensland sailor killed after yacht capsized
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AN experienced yachtie sailing home to his wife has died after his newly purchased boat capsized off Sydney's south on Monday. Emergency crews were called to Boat Harbour near Kurnell just before sunrise after the nine-metre yacht, the CC Rider, ...

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Boy, 4, killed in swing set tragedy
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It is understood the four-year-old boy, who is reportedly from Brisbane, was playing on a homemade wooden swing set at an Airbnb property near Maleny with several other children when it toppled over on Saturday afternoon. The young boy suffered serious ...and more »

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Pizza Hut to give away free pizzas
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IF YOU have made the commitment to go on a diet you may want to suspend that for a spell. Pizza Hut are about to give away 18,000 free pizzas across Australia. To celebrate the company's 60th birthday, the fast food chain is giving away 60 Large Pan ...and more »

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Why this horror 'abuse' caught on hidden camera was OK
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THESE are the distressing moments Jean Robins has her hair pulled by her nurses, gets pinned down and dragged around by her broken leg. But despite the hidden camera evidence, Magistrate Gregory Smith earlier this year acquitted the carers of all ...and more »

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Anti-vaxxers target baby products in Aussie stores
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A NSW mum shopping at Big W with her baby daughter today made an unpleasant discovery in the baby section. Anti-vaccination material typed out on stickers had been attached to several products. The mum tells Kidspot she was really angry when she ...and more »

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'I don't care': Keary's ruthless take on Cronk's prognosis
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FACE stitched, tired and busted heading into the biggest game of the NRL season, Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary has answered every question that's been asked of him with his trademark frank honesty. At the club's media day ahead of Sunday's NRL grand ...and more »

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Touching down with world record well in sight
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AFTER three weeks flying solo around Australia Liam Morey touched down at Sunshine Coast Airport today as the youngest person to make the journey. The 16-year-old set off on a solo flight around Australia on September 3, aiming to break the Guinness ...

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For the kids
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You've got one doctor who says you have a critical heart condition that needs immediate surgery, and another telling you that you're simply just stressed. Who do you believe? You've been suffering from frequent anxiety attacks, sleepless nights and ...

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Ennis says Slater unlikely to get off
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STORM fullback Billy Slater's tackle on Sosaia Feki was a shoulder charge and he will most likely miss the grand final. That is the opinion of former Cronulla premiership-winning hooker and Fox League expert Michael Ennis, who does not think Slater can ...and more »

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Reds go top as Chelsea stumble
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CHELSEA dropped their first points of the English Premier League season against a hungry West Ham side in a cagey but gripping encounter at the London Stadium. Meanwhile, an unlikely star emerged for the Gunners in their classy showing against the ...and more »

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Legend mocks Warner for emotive return
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DAVID Warner's Sydney grade cricket rivals swore the exiled Test star didn't need to worry about being sledged when he made his return to Australian cricket for Randwick-Petersham at Coogee Oval at the weekend. There may not have been any sledging on ...and more »

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Motocross daredevils bound for super Coast show
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FREESTYLE motocross rider Zachary Mackenzie is excited about joining some of the world's best for a Sunshine Coast competition sure to bring out some wild tricks. He will be at Sunshine Coast Stadium for the South Pacific World FMX Games to compete ...

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Nan reels in monster barra
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THE exuberance of youth has proven no match for a grandmother's intuition when it comes to barramundi fishing. Tolga woman Val Haigh scored the longest fish of any female contestant in the weekend's Tinaroo Barra Bash with a 109cm monster caught on ...and more »

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Killer driver drank rum and coke while woman died
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WHILE an 86-year-old Coast woman was dying, the driver who caused the crash that killed her was walking to a nearby pub to change his clothes and get a rum. Darren Anthony Lightbody, 46, was driving on Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough, when he crashed ...and more »

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Shark victim's first words to husband
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SHARK attack victim Justine Barwick has spoken to her husband Craig for the first time after she was mauled in the Whitsundays. Ms Barwick was attacked by a shark in Cid Harbour at Whitsunday Island, just north of Hamilton Island, on Wednesday afternoon.and more »

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Grey's Anatomy star ready for show to end
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SHE'S been on our TV screens in Grey's Anatomy since 2005, but Ellen Pompeo says she's just about ready to hang up her stethoscope. The long-running medical drama will soon launch its 15th season, with Pompeo signed up for a 16th too. But in a new ...and more »

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Coast honey is Australia's best new product to hit market
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IT WAS a sweet win for a Sunshine Coast business to take home Best New Australian Made product at the annual Fine Food Expo. Competing against 400 other products, Hum Honey's Cold Fusion was recognised as the most outstanding product to have ...

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Where it all went wrong for Karl
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Now Karl Stefanovic, 44, is making headlines again as The Today Show continues to suffer a historic ratings slide against its Channel 7 rival, Sunrise. Nine's CEO Hugh Marks has broken his silence, saying Stefanovic's private relationship drama had ...and more »

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Bombers eye another speedy Sun
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JACK Martin is the latest Gold Coast Sun weighing up his future with Essendon among a host of rival clubs pursuing the prodigiously-talented forward. Martin has not requested a trade from the Suns but is interested in joining the Bombers, who have long ...and more »

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'No beach left': New sinkhole biggest one yet
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UPDATE: A SINKHOLE that formed at Inskip Point this morning is only a "few hundred metres" from two previous sinkholes. Video Player is loading. Play Video. Play. Mute. Current Time 0:00. /. Duration 0:00. Loaded: 0%. Progress: 0%. Stream Type LIVE.and more »

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Construction giant makes $5m move on Sunshine Coast
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EXCLUSIVE: THE man reviving Brisbane's live music scene hasn't ruled out doing the same on the Sunshine Coast, as his construction firm makes a multi-million dollar relocation. Construction giant Hutchinson Builders is set to shift its Sunshine Coast ...

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Rain, if it comes, won't be much
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Bill Hoffman Whether taking on developers hell-bent on destroying the Coast's natural appeal or a Prime Minister indifferent to the plight of the poor, Bill Hoffman has never been one to mince his words. Bill's been a journalist for 32 years, 29 of ...

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Sunshine Coast Gourmet Club is simply wild about Harry's
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SUNSHINE Coast Gourmet Club members have enjoyed some of the region's best dining experiences over the past year but one stood out more than most. As a result, they've given their prestigious Dinner of the Year award to Harry's on Buderim. The club ...

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Miracle saves Coast family from losing second child
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Twelve years ago, the Nambour girl was born with a rare heart condition, dilated cardiomyopathy. The same genetic mutation took the life of Leigh and Rob King's newborn baby Zara, and the sister Matilda never got to meet, 10 days after she was born.

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'I am shocked': Huge stonefish reeled in at popular beach | Sunshine ...
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And you've never seen one like this before. Rebecca Phillips was at a friend's house at Golden Beach when her 14-year-old son called from the beach. "He told ...and more »