Crowds gather at Corby jail
SCHAPELLE Corby's sister and Australian diplomats arrive at Bali's Kerobokan Jail, ramping up speculation the Aussie could be free within hours.
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A PROMINENT gambler who squandered about $9 million at Townsville's Casino has been accused of selling cannabis to feed his gambling addiction.
Farmer burnt in blast
A MAN has received severe burns to more than half of his body after a diesel explosion at a watermelon farm near Charters Towers yesterday.
Ex-cop MP calls law reforms 'false hope'
FORMER copper and Yeerongpilly MP Carl Judge has slammed the State Government's youth justice reform package as a dud that will give "false hope" to Townsville victims of crime.
Suspect claims 'being chased'
A MAN accused of breaking into the home of two elderly people and holding them hostage for 1.2 hours, says he was fleeing from a group that were chasing him.
Love of reading grows
LITTLE Bohdi Gallagher has a lot of growing to do before he reaches the heights of his basketballer mum, but one thing he's already inherited is her love of reading.
Little fish makes big splash
IT may be small, but it is a giant leap for REEF HQ Aquarium after they welcomed their first baby stingray into their waters.
Commonsense restores some faith
DAVID SPARKES AT a time when public perceptions about unions have sunk to a new low, the speech by Australian Workers' Union national secretary could help.
Stars who died too soon
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman tragically died of a suspected drug overdose at age 46 over the weekend. The oscar-winning star joins a host o...
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Pregnant women, children turned away
UPDATE: A BOAT carrying 50 asylum seekers has reportedly been pushed away by Australian authorities and washed up on a Java beach, angering Indonesia.
Corby ready for life on the outside
INDONESIA'S Justice Minister to deliver update on Schapelle Corby's parole bid on Friday afternoon as convicted drug smuggler prepares to leave Kerobokan.
Second asylum lifeboat sent back
EXCLUSIVE: This is the second lifeboat sent back to Indonesia as Prime Minister Tony Abbott's Operation Sovereign Borders cranks into full gear.
Wild teens force cops to close pool
WATCH VIDEO: TEENS are terrorising swimmers and lifeguards at Northcote pool by doing bombs into crowded areas and pushing people into the water.
TV solves real-life medical drama
A PATIENT whose illness puzzled medial professionals for months has been diagnosed by a doctor who recognised his symptoms from an episode of House.
The hunt for the high-drangea gang
THEY'RE loved by gardeners but police are hunting a gang using hydrangeas for more sinister purposes - a cheap alternative to cannabis.
'You'll need to shoot or stab him'
MEGAN Schmidt wanted her father dead so she put an ad on craigslist asking for someone to do a 'one-time job' for $10,000. Now she's going to jail.
Man paralysed in port-a-loo wins $5m
A MAN who became a quadriplegic after relatives tipped over a port-a-loo while he was inside has settled a lawsuit for $US5 million.
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It's nothing personal, I don't like anyone
TOWNSVILLE Crocodiles big Brian Conklin says his animosity towards Perth Wildcat Shawn Redhage is nothing personal, he doesn't like any of the bigs he faces.
Standout six line up Cup spots
A WORLD Cup dream is a step closer for six talented Townsville rugby union products after they were selected in the Queensland Country squad.
Stop letting our big guns go: Tamou
COWBOYS star James Tamou says Sam Burgess' defection to rugby union is further proof the NRL must implement a marquee player salary cap allowance.
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Putin's 'flame' may light up Sochi
VLADIMIR Putin said he did not choose who will light the Olympic flame amid talk it will be his rumoured lover.
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Smith set to reject Broncos
THE Broncos appear to have missed their prime target, Kangaroos captain Cameron Smith, for the second time in his career.
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A PROMINENT gambler who squandered about $9 million at Townsville's Casino has been accused of selling cannabis to feed his gambling addiction.
Algae farmer gives Bowen green light
BOWEN is set to become the algae capital of the world, according to the hi-tech Sydney algae company buying the town's 80-year-old salt ponds.
Growing up in leafy Rosslea
PUTTING family first is the Tanner families property priority - with five children aged between two and 21 living under one roof in Rosslea.
Thor gag reel shows Hemsworth's goofy side
THIS behind-the-scenes blooper reel of Thor: The Dark World reveals the cast of the Marvel sequel bungling their lines, tripping up and mucking around on set.
Wolf of Wall Street breaks Aussie record
THE Wolf of Wall Street has set yet another record to add to its title as the most explicit movie to emerge from Hollywood.
Muriel's Wedding 20 years on: where are they now
IT'S the iconic Aussie film that launched the careers of Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths. Where are the cast now, 20 years later?
Is Disney's Frozen full of hidden adult themes?
THE hit film Frozen is supposed to be about love and sisterhood. But is there more going on beneath the surface of Disney's most successful animated film ever?
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What The Biggest Loser doesn't want you to know
A FORMER Biggest Loser contestant has revealed secrets about Channel 10s weight loss show. From fake scales to gaffer tape ... find out what really goes on.
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How Tiger Lily has blossomed
SHE lost both her parents in tragic circumstances, but Tiger Lily Hutchence seems to be living a relatively normal life despite such heartbreaking beginnings.
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Kochie's most cringe-worthy stunt yet?
HOW far will Kochie and crew go to win over viewers? This far. On Sunrise this morning the co-host performed one of his most embarrassing stunts yet.
Secrets of the Happy Wives Club
FAWN Weaver is a woman on a mission. She and her followers say they've found the secrets to happy marriage and want to share them with women around the world.
New York Fashion Week has begun
DESPITE snow and rain cancelling thousands of flights, New York Fashion Week has started with a bang. Here's what you've missed so far.
What will life on the outside be like for Corby?
FOR the first time in a decade, Schapelle Corby will soon wake not surrounded by 13 bunkmates while wondering if her valued possessions have been stolen overnight.
18 signs you're dealing with a narcissist
CHANCES are you've encountered a narcissist. You know the friend who manages to turn every topic of conversation back to themself. But there are plenty of other signs.
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Man's tragic vigil over brain dead pregnant wife
EVERY day Dylan Benson visits his pregnant wife who is on life support until the birth of their son. This is his devastating account of his 'sleeping' beauty.
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'To the woman and child who sat at Table 9'
AFTER fielding complaints from customers about a mother and child at his restaurant, Tony Posnanski penned this amazing letter.
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The note every boyfriend should read
THESE two girls, aged nine and six, have more romance-related wisdom between them than any adult alive. They've come up with a recipe for the perfect boyfriend.
How not to catch a taxi in Beijing
IT'S boiling, dusty and chaotic. You're stuck in a swarm of people and don't speak the language. Make sure you don't make things worse by breaking these rules.
Is this the sexiest airline video ever?
AIR New Zealand hopes passengers will pay attention to its safety video by including tiny bikinis, coconut bras and a supermodel. It's a recipe for distraction!
How to survive the world's craziest party
THAILAND's full moon party is renowned as one of the wildest parties in the world. Here are the top tips on how to survive and have the time of your life.
Pulling back the curtain on prostitution
A NEW museum gives tourists a glimpse of life on the other side of the glass in Amsterdam's infamous Red Light district.
Greatness from unlikely places
GENERAL Bernard Law Montgomery was not first choice to command the 8th Army in North Africa in 1942.
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