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Bella's battle
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Aspley's Maguire family has joined the push for a National Disability Insurance Scheme, after launching a campaign to raise $16,500 for therapy for their five-year-old disabled daughter Bella.
Neighbourhood Disputes legislation passed
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PROPERTY owners who have planted trees along their fencelines could be making a costly mistake under new laws passed in parliament this week.
Kerr makes a splash in daring swimsuit
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MODEL mum Miranda Kerr has made a splash on the David Jones catwalk showing off her extraordinary post-baby body.
Indian giver Kyle takes it all back
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RADIO shock jock Kyle Sandilands was left sweating after the Hindu community took him to task over his latest gaffe.
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How to get your libido back
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Don't tell the cops, or I will detonate
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UPDATE 2:40PM Staff writers A TWO-page hand-written note was left pinned to Madeleine Pulver's chest which threatened to blow her up if she went to the police.
The changing message of Barack Obama
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1:40PM "YES we can." Or can we? Wordclouds show how Barack Obama's message has changed.
Live rat found in loaf of bread
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AUTHORITIES are investigating how a live rat was allegedly able to find its way into a loaf of bread at a supermarket before being sold to an unsuspecting customer.
Retirement villages 'to keep operating'
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12:01AM By Anthony Marx ADMINISTRATORS in control of a struggling Brisbane retirement village operator have vowed to continue trading and allow residents to remain in their homes.
Limited supply forcing up office rent
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By Bridget Carter RENTS are expected to climb in most of the country's major office markets over the next year as high demand outstrips limited supply.
$100m tower for Fortitude Valley
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11:51AM By Michelle Hele A 191-unit, 14-level tower has been given the go-ahead by Brisbane City Council for a site in Fortitude Valley.
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Big Brother fears unfounded in Census
By Jane Fynes-Clinton TUESDAY is Census night. It's compulsory, but just because the law says we must do it does not mean there is some sinister ulterior motive.
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