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What Dreamworld needs to do now
Robyn Ironside AS POLICE investigate how four people lost their lives at Dreamworld, tourism industry chiefs believe recovery is not only possible, it’s essential.
All borrowers get the same deals
WHETHER you’re an owner-occupier or an investor, there’s no reason why Aussie home loan customers can’t snare the same rock-bottom deals.
Gardner: ‘I never want to do that again’
MOTORCYCLE ace Wayne Gardner has expressed his relief to be on Australian soil after what he describes as two “horrendous” weeks in a Tokyo jail.
Aussie blood donors in data breach
MEDICAL records from more than half a million Red Cross blood donors have been exposed in Australia’s biggest data breach.
PM: New PPL start date still looms
CHANGES to the Paid Parental Leave scheme designed to stop mothers from “double dipping” could come into effect as soon as New Year’s Day.
Turnbull denies ‘war’ with Abbott
THE Prime Minister says he has a ‘cordial relationship’ with Tony Abbott, after a leaked document suggested they are at ‘war’.
Political tensions Shorten: Turnbull is ‘morally bankrupt’
BILL Shorten has launched a scathing attack on the Coalition, labelling Malcolm Turnbull “morally bankrupt” and reliant on an “insolvent senator”.
Prince Harry reunites with orphan pen pal Mutsu Potsane
THE 15-year-old first met the royal a decade ago when Harry was visiting Africa on his gap year. The exchange sparked a longstanding friendship, corresponding regularly ever since.
2016 Sony World Photography Awards
Got a great pic? Why not enter it into the Sony World Photography Awards? Check out the competition from these amazing entries.
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Garage find Wartime grenade in garage closes street
Emergency crews were called to the property on Sailors Bay Rd in Northbridge just before 10.30am after reports a resident had found an “unexploded ordnance” in the garage.
Derby Day Bec Hewitt hints at return to TV
BEC Hewitt has hinted at a return to work in 2017. It has been 11 years since the actor married tennis ace Lleyton Hewitt.
Sydney Uni ‘Kissing tree’ keels over after 88 years
T IS where brides kissed their grooms for their wedding photo, but couples will have to find a new backdrop after the iconic Sydney University jacaranda tree dominating the quadrangle toppled over yesterday.
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Tragedy Dreamworld’s tribute to lost lives
A PERMANENT memorial site will be established at Dreamworld to commemorate the four lives lost in Tuesday’s tragedy.
Dreamworld tragedy Palaszczuk considers new law
A NEW offence will be considered by the Palaszczuk Government in the wake of the Dreamworld tragedy which claimed four lives this week.
Off rails Minister narrowly avoids shunting, for now
AS THE Premier demands to know who knew what and when in Queensland Rail’s timetable crisis, the Transport Minister is hanging on to avoid derailment.
- Bruce Highway lanes closed
- Accused bus driver killer ‘numb’
- Race attack: ‘Speak f***ing English!’
- Sinkhole unearthed in CBD
- Man on attempted murder charge
- Driver slain: Random horror on Route 125
- Last steps in a fatal night
- Murder charge over bus horror
- Daughter quizzed after mum’s death
- Union’s bullying hits sick children
- Safety audits for major fun parks
- Doctors warn of Botox party risks
House search Pair reported after Port Gawler drug raid
A man and a woman have been reported for drug offences following a police search at a Port Gawler house.
Car smash Man escapes injury after car crashes, flips
A man was lucky to escape injury after the car he was driving crashed into a parked car and flipped on its side in Mount Gambier on Friday night.
ALP State Conference Premier heckled by anti-nuclear protesters
PREMIER Jay Weatherill was heckled by anti-nuclear protesters as he made his way into Labor State Convention in Adelaide today.
- Port Lincoln prisoner rushed to hospital
- Man hurt, pet missing after house fire
- Swans chief makes mark
- Prison switch swamps guards
- Ambo’s disgust: She could have lost her baby
- No art gallery at old RAH — for now
- We spent $100k on what???
- Builder offers hope to victims of Day collapse
- Lawyer’s harassment claim ignites firestorm of debate
- Wandering wombats just want to get home
- Prisoner’s night of freedom after remand bungle
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Dreamworld tragedy Dreamworld CEO: ‘Still many things to do’
DONATIONS and refunds flow as police say the investigation into what went wrong in Dreamworld tragedy is “growing in complexity”.
Dog bite Man in hospital after dog bite to face
A MAN has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a dog in the face, arm and leg in Melbourne’s southeast.
Lost baby Police search for missing baby
POLICE are searching for a missing three-month-old baby, her mother and two other teenage girls from Melbourne’s west.
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- Twins’ colourful salute to survival
- Danger in Melbourne’s apartment market
- Usain is Bolt-ing from Oaks Day blocks
- Karl and Cassie are late scratchings
- Dreamworld deaths hit close to home
- Puppy MP linked to Gatto associate
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Police raids Quad bikes, firearms among seized items
TWO men are facing a string of drugs, weapons and stolen property charges after police raids in Perth’s southern suburbs this week.
Three charged Laser pointed at police helicopter
POLICE have charged three men after a green laser beam was pointed at the police helicopter in Butler overnight.
Washed up Boat found, no sign of missing fisherman
THE boat belonging to missing fisherman Jeffrey Doyle has been found on a beach near Lancelin but there is still no sign of the 61-year-old.
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- WA teen’s crash death ‘immense tragedy’
- Traffic chaos after Fremantle truck crash
- Mining tax could fund payroll tax relief
- Trio break in, terrorise man, woman
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- WA gives nod to medicinal cannabis
- Frightfully good Halloween events in Perth
- Parmelia dad charged with son’s murder
- Missing couple ‘broke down first night’
- Pack Up: An expat’s guide to Singapore
- Grim twist in missing man search
Open Day Salmon farm wants to talk to the community
OFFSHORE salmon farming comes to the city with an open day at Princes Wharf No.1.
TasWeekend Open mind, open house
IT wasn’t long ago Jacob Ikareth was deciding how to renovate his newly bought West Hobart property. Now the sunny house is part of Open House Hobart.
Derwent Valley Fun and frivolity at medieval festival
IF you’re into everything medieval, from frocks, forging and general frivolity — then look no further than this weekend’s Derwent Valley Medieval Festival.
- Rebel with a cause
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- Big bucks dominate PS
- A whisky dream turned sour
- Treasury gives tick for a $6m dam loan
- Reaction strong to Oz Day change
- Hobart man lost in Malaysian jungle
- Police hunt mugger who injured women
- Cygnet winner the envy of many
- Better crash trauma data may help cut toll
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Dreamworld ‘Our priority now is the two girls’
Shayne Goodchild and David Turner, the father and partner of one of the four Thunder Rapids victims, Kate, have paid tribute to her - and her brother Luke and his partner Roozi - in an emotional speech.
Stations buy-up Gina’s NT spending spree
AUSTRALIA’S richest woman is extending her pastoral interests beyond Kidman & Co, adding another Territory station, Kalala, to her portfolio
Special report Our bloody shame
THEY were punched, stabbed, bitten, spat on kicked in the face and pushed — all in the course of their duty to protect and save the lives of Territorians
- Legendary NT hotel up for sale
- Tourism at risk over holiday changes
- Barra sashimi the next big thing
- High range DUI, 4 kids in car, 3 days out of prison
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- Mango thieves risking jail
- Dreamworld tragedy linked to CDU boss
- Darwin market is ready to rebound
- Lees here to hold Falconio exhibition
- Hamburger Report findings released
- Stunning Magnolia aims for the Big Apple
- Baby left abandoned outside pub
Bike shredded in Ring Rd wreck
A MOTORCYCLIST has miraculously survived a crash which shredded his bike near the Geelong Ring Road.
Ebony’s agony: I’m to blame for mum’s death
EBONY Goodchild blames herself for the death of her mother Kate after talking her into going on the ill-fated Thunder River Rapids raft ride at Dreamworld on Tuesday.
All-out bid to clean up busy areas
POLICE will launch a fresh offensive against what they describe as the “socially distressing” behaviour of itinerants roaming Cairns streets.
Behind the Bully: Live Blog
1.30 PM - Harry Brumpton is down at the Gold Coast for the opening of the new v8 training centre to see the pros prep before Townsville's event in July.