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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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
