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POLICE are searching for a thug who left 83-year-old Lorrette Doueihi with extensive facial injuries during a bungled bag snatch attempt.
Tragic death Boy, 3, dies after playground incident
UPDATE: A three-year-old Coomera boy has died after he was found unconscious at an indoor inflatable playground centre.
Statewide blackout True cause of freakish blackout revealed
THE South Australia blackout happened in “less than half a second”. After all the arguments, a new report has revealed the cause.
Banking inquiry ANZ chief apologises for fees refund
ANZ boss Shayne Elliot insists the bank has changed its ways after having to repay 400,000 customers $29 million in overcharged fees. WATCH LIVE
Abbott’s comeback Abbott’s comeback makes no freaking sense
THE timing of Tony Abbott’s quest to return as Prime Minister is so perfect it is difficult to believe. But it just doesn’t make sense.
Salim Mehajer Salim Mehajer branded a liar in court
AN OFFICE cleaner who claims he is owed thousands of dollars by the Mehajer clan has taken an almighty swipe at Salim.
Adelaide Sink hole swallows car whole
A YOUNG couple trying to enjoy the twinkling lights of Adelaide had the mood broken when a sinkhole swallowed them and their car.
US CA: Smoke Rises From Loma Fire as Sun Sets September 26
A wildfire started near Morgan Hill in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, September 26, destroying at least 12 houses and 16 other structures in eight days. As of October 4, the Loma Fire had spread nearly 4,500 acres and was 92 percent contained, according to the Cal Fire. The evacuation orders and road closures in the area were lifted at the time of writing. This timelapse video shows a huge plume of smoke rising from the flames with sunset in the background. Credit: YouTube/Rick Niemi
Water cascades over falls
Water cascading over Trentham Falls and at the town's Quarry St Reserve is a spectacular sight. Video: Merrilyn Hunt
The lead up to Kim Kardashian’s frightening Paris attack
WE trace the movements of the reality star prior to being bound and robbed at gunpoint by men in her Paris residence during Fashion Week.
Hollywood stars steal the spotlight at Paris Fashion Week
CHECK out all the star-studded action from Paris Fashion Week 2016.
Boy, 3, dies after playground incident
UPDATE: A three-year-old Coomera boy has died after he was found unconscious at an indoor inflatable playground centre.
Hanson senator plans ‘Aus-Exit’ bill
PAULINE Hanson’s One Nation Party is planning to introduce legislation to force an “Aus-Exit” from the United Nations.
Ray of hope after wild ride
THE superstorm is over and warmer, brighter weather is here. But as the clean-up begins residents are urged to remain vigilant, as rivers continue to flow quickly and floodwaters grip towns in low-lying areas.
Storm battered state bracing for huge food price hit
FRESH food prices will double, triple — and in the case of potatoes, even quadruple — and some ingredients will need to be trucked in after many SA market gardens were all but obliterated in the storms.
Why the new $5 note is getting rejected
IT looks unique and is equipped to stop counterfeiters but its clear there’s something up with the new $5 note - its distinctive transparent strip causing major issues across the country.
’We can’t bail you out of trouble’
FOREIGN Minister Julie Bishop this morning said it was obvious nine Australians arrested in Malaysia for stripping down to their undies at the Grand Prix had planned the prank ahead of time and warned Aussies the government can not just pull them to safety if they get in trouble in a foreign country.
Rio, BHP reject iron ore fee proposal
RIO Tinto and BHP Billiton say they have no intention of taking up the WA Government’s offer to change one of the fees they pay for mining iron ore in the state.
Cops call for calm after 17 cars stolen
WA POLICE have called for calm in Kununurra after 17 cars were stolen from a dealership prompting threats of vigilante action by angry locals.
Myrtleford residents told to evacuate
UPDATE: AN evacuation warning remains in place for residents in Myrtleford in Victoria’s north with flood waters rising overnight.
‘Melbourne to Sydney in 55 mins’
A SUPERSONIC rail that travels at a lightning speed of more than 1000km/h could be coming to Australia. But there’s a catch.
Cashless Taste backflip
PROHIBITIVE costs and significant stallholder complaints have prompted Hobart City Council to backflip on plans to keep the Taste of Tasmania a cash-free event.
Yemeni forces sink Incat vessel
AN Incat catamaran has been sunk in the Red Sea by the Yemeni Army, say Arab news agencies.
Chef drank wine before crash
A CHEF who admitted drinking a bottle of wine before driving and crashing into a parked car thought she was OK to drive, a court has heard.
Rugby league family in mourning again
THE local rugby league community is in mourning again after the death of a Mudgeeraba Redbacks star.
Jail over $76,000 net scam
A CAIRNS man attempted to scam multiple people for more than $76,000 through fake gumtree and eBay accounts.
Snake attacks woman in car
A CAIRNS woman has become the latest North Queenslander to be bitten by a snake.
