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Warriors coach slams 'very embarrassing' capitulation against Titans, Roosters, Souths record wins
The Rabbitohs extended their winning streak to four NRL games by holding the Sea Eagles scoreless, the Roosters beat the Bulldogs, with both games taking place in shocking conditions, while the Titans smashed the pitiful Warriors 66-6.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport
Live: Demons survive mammoth Kangaroos comeback in MCG thriller, as Hinkley responds to Port fans booing him
Melbourne survives a stunning Kangaroos comeback to win by three points in an MCG thriller, as Ken Hinkley responds to Port fans booing him after a loss to the Lions. Follow live.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport
This suburban 'sanctuary' is no junkyard — it's an alternative way for Aussie kids to play
In an adventure playground tucked away in a Brisbane suburb, a generation of kids are discovering an alternative way to play.
Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Children
Greg started hoarding Pez dispensers 12 years ago and now he's addicted
The Moreton Bay father has collected more than 2,000 of the Austrian candy dispensers as a dad-daughter bonding activity, despite not liking how they taste.
Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Libraries, Museums and Galleries
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David Crisafulli is on a collision course with federal colleagues over nuclear power
David Crisafulli insists he won't budge on his opposition to nuclear power — a position that's not sitting well with some of his federal colleagues.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Political Leadership
Michelle cut her leg when she slipped on her driveway. After two weeks in a coma, she's now an amputee
Michelle Wardrope's family was told to prepare for her funeral after the 44-year-old mother contracted a rare and deadly bacterial infection from a minor cut.
Published: Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Health
Nuclear could fill a niche in Australia's energy, but renewables will need to do the heavy lifting, business leaders say
Energy sector leaders and economists say renewable energy will ultimately generate the vast share of Australia's energy mix, but nuclear could play a small role.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Electricity Production and Distribution
A Word in Your Ear: Written vs Spoken Languages
Are all written languages spoken? And are all spoken languages written?
Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Language
Duration: 28 minutes 44 seconds
Baby's death during freebirth referred to coroner, sparking concern among health officials
Two doulas are believed to have been present during the freebirth near Toowoomba on Wednesday.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Man shot by Queensland police north of Brisbane yesterday has been shot by officers before
Queensland's police commissioner says it's the first time he's heard of an alleged offender being shot twice by officers in separate incidents.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crime
Truck driver behind highway police chase was drunk and had no licence, police allege
A man has been charged after allegedly swerving his truck and damaging other vehicles along the M1, triggering a police chase through south-east Queensland.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police
Duration: 1 minute 14 seconds
How AFL legend Lance Franklin inspired Maroons State of Origin star
When Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow runs out on the MCG for Queensland in State of Origin II, he will be emulating his childhood "idol" Lance Franklin.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL
From Nipper to Ironman: Grant Kenny relives that legendary double
Grant Kenny's life flipped upside-down when he won the Australian Junior and Open titles on the same day as a 16-year-old.
Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Surf Life Saving
Duration: 28 minutes 53 seconds
How Blake Cochrane conquered the world
From being conceived during a flood to becoming Australia's most prolific Para-swimmer, commentator and advocate, Blake Cochrane OAM has crammed a lot in.
Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Swimming
Duration: 28 minutes 2 seconds
Advocates hope complaint alleging age discrimination over young gymnast's bullying claims will help address 'power imbalances'
The Australian Human Rights Commission is handling a complaint lodged by a parent who alleges age discrimination occurred during an investigation into allegations made by her daughter.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport
Rock art dating back 17,000 years nominated for World Heritage tentative listing
Parts of Queensland's Cape York Peninsula are elevated to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative list, but experts warn what many regard a coup, could be a double-edged sword.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Livestock Farming
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