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Former teacher fronts court, accused of trying to kill grandson
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Former teacher fronts court, accused of trying to kill grandson

The grandmother, her white hair cropped into a bob, was led into the dock a day after she was arrested at her home, where the infant was found with facial cuts.

  • by Jorge Branco

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Nine boss reveals why network didn't meet Wilkinson's demands

The head of Nine has reportedly said the star host spread herself too thin across rival media platforms.

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'If anyone is a fighter it's Adam': Search for six fishermen to resume
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'If anyone is a fighter it's Adam': Search for six fishermen to resume

The sister of one of the men is holding onto hope, as is a searcher who went to school with the missing skipper.

  • by Jorge Branco, Toby Crockford & AAP
Big wet to continue in the Sunshine State
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Big wet to continue in the Sunshine State

The Bureau of Meteorology says showers and persistent rain will continue to fall along the coast to the state's southern border.

Brisbane City Council left defending agreement with Brisbane company
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Brisbane City Council left defending agreement with Brisbane company

The opposition questioned if a personal relationship aided a project considered to have "little value".

  • by Ruth McCosker

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