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Brisbane musician flees quake

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A BRISBANE-born pianist has told how he shredded his feet on broken glass fleeing his hotel room during New Zealand's huge earthquake this morning.

Aussie among dead in NZ crash

UPDATE AN Australian tourist was one of nine people killed in a plane crash near Fox Glacier airport on New Zealand's west coast.

Baby girl born in rescue helicopter

UPDATE A PREMATURE baby was delivered by a flight paramedic this morning, during a rescue helicopter flight from Hamilton Island to Mackay.

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Cops told to boost random checks

INNOCENT people, including elderly women, are being caught in a police competition to clock up the highest tally of random "street checks".

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Katter shrugs off 'tricky stuff'

QUEENSLAND independent MP Bob Katter says "all sorts of tricky stuff" is taking place to try to convince him to back a coalition minority government.

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Confidential

Irwin kids follow dad's footsteps

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ON THE fourth anniversary of Steve Irwin's death, Robert and Bindi Irwin have paid tribute to their dad in true crocodile hunter style.

Warnie denies facelift rumours

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SHANE Warne has denied having plastic surgery after a week of innuendo about his appearance.

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Floods hit Victoria

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Army called in as floods hit Victoria.

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Croc hunter tribute

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Robert and Bindi Irwin wrestle saltie.

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Brisbane lights up

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Everything you need to know for Riverfire

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Where to surf

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Check out the surf up and down the coast.

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Money, money, money

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Try these money-saving tips.

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Wine guide

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Ken Gargett's complete guide to wine

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Bridge to Brisbane

Bridge to Brisbane

Thousands of people pounded the pavement.

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Is the way clear?

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Check out 78 traffic cams across Queensland.

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Love the Simpsons?

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Use our interactive guide to the best 100 episodes.

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Homebuyers have spring in their step

MORE than 100,000 people are ready for a home-buying spree experts predict will jump-start Sydney's property market.

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Mothers Blog

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We’ve all heard the old saying - you need a license to buy a dog, but not to have a baby. But it does drive home an important message - think before you have children.

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Aug 24 - Sep 23

Your September Monthly Forecast: Mercury remains in Virgo through September. Does that mean you need to be on your best behaviour? Are there vices you should refrain fr... Read more