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'Save the planet' hostage drama

Hostage situation at Discovery Channel HQ

MAN armed with explosives takes hostages at Discovery Channel,  saying it must broadcast its commitment "to save the planet".

Clem7 forecaster gains indemnity

THE company that prepared the off-the-mark forecasts for the Clem7 tunnel has made sure it is protected if disgruntled investors ever sue.

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Qantas engine blast on film

THIS is the terrifying moment a Qantas jet engine exploded in a shower of sparks over the Pacific.

Bligh's seat of power shifts north

ANNA Bligh has unveiled another plan to resurrect support for her beleaguered administration - she is going to sit behind a different desk.

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Wet 'n wild La Nina on the way

A FULL-BLOWN La Nina weather event has established in the Pacific Ocean, pointing to a wet spring and summer, with the possibility of cyclones.

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Confidential

I thought Newton would kill me - Taylor

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EXCLUSIVE access to actress's AVO reveals allegation that TV star "threatened to end" her life.

Cate Blanchett gives 'bang for buck'

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CATE Blanchett is the only Aussie to make the list of the top ten best value actors in Hollywood.

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Govt fails to close 'cow' loophole

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THE State Government is accused of pandering to developers after it failed to close a loophole which allows them to graze cattle to save thousands of dollars in rates.

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Airport offers jumbo twister slide

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SINGAPORE'S Changi Airport has erected the country's biggest slide to relieve bored passengers waiting for their flights.

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Today's poll

Are toll roads the best way to ease congestion in Brisbane

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Aug 24 - Sep 23

'Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself.' I have been quoting the poet, Khalil Gibran, thi... Read more