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Child bitten in second Whitsunday Island shark attack in 24 hours
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Child bitten in second Whitsunday Island shark attack in 24 hours

Water police helped paramedics rush to the scene to treat the child.

  • by Toby Crockford & Ruth McCosker

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'Justine is a fighter': Shark victim was on annual holiday

'Justine is a fighter': Shark victim was on annual holiday

Justine Barwick is now fighting for life in a Queensland hospital after she was dragged from the bloody water.

  • by Ruth McCosker
Where Brisbane’s wealthiest residents are choosing to live

Where Brisbane’s wealthiest residents are choosing to live

With Brisbane in the ascent as the best-performing capital city in Australia, here's where the well-heeled park their cash.

  • by Ellen Lutton
Nine things you should never keep at your desk

Nine things you should never keep at your desk

A cluttered, messy desk can negatively impact your ability to do your job and keep you from feeling organised.

  • by Charyn Pfeuffer
Players and fans warned to cover tattoos at World Cup

Players and fans warned to cover tattoos at World Cup

Rugby players at next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan will be expected to cover up any tattoos in public.

    'Shagging' comment helped Hanson-Young: Leyonhjelm

    'Shagging' comment helped Hanson-Young: Leyonhjelm

    David Leyonhjelm's lawyers say his comment was "much more likely" to benefit Sarah Hanson-Young politically.

    • by Michaela Whitbourn
    Water bombers called in as out-of-control bushfire rages

    Water bombers called in as out-of-control bushfire rages

    Locals have been told to be ready to leave their homes for almost 24 hours as thick, black smoke blankets the area.

    • by Toby Crockford
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    Commercial terrorists have brought industry to its knees

    The sabotage of our strawberry industry shows a level of recklessness in the community that we haven’t seen before.

    Madonna King
      Madonna King

      Marathon world record begs the question: how far can humans go?

      The Kenyan's feat poses the question: might it be possible for a human to run the marathon in under two hours?

      Peter FitzSimons
        Peter FitzSimons

        The workplaces where bullies flourish

        Bullying is a scourge of many workplaces but they often have particular features, many of which can be found in politics.

        Caitlin Fitzsimmons
          Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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          Slow immigration to be in line with infrastructure: inquiry chair

          Slow immigration to be in line with infrastructure: inquiry chair

          We need to slow the rate of immigration to keep it in line with infrastructure projects and planning, a planning development expert says.

          • by Kate Burke
          These are Brisbane's most expensive suburbs

          These are Brisbane's most expensive suburbs

          The top 20 most expensive suburbs in Brisbane, ranked by median price, have been revealed. Do you call any of these home?

          • by Ellen Lutton

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          Not-so lucky you're with AAMI: Suncorp's bushfire shame

          Not-so lucky you're with AAMI: Suncorp's bushfire shame

          For many AAMI customers who lost their homes in the 2015 Christmas Day Wye River bush fires their "complete replacement" policies did not replace much.

          • by Sarah Danckert
          Australian shares are set to trade slightly lower today following a mixed overnight session on Wall Street.

          Markets Live: Supermarkets, banks trade lower

          • by William McInnes
          Sol Lew shows up Myer and powers up Smiggle
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          Sol Lew shows up Myer and powers up Smiggle

          • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
          No advertising on the ABC? Just head to YouTube

          No advertising on the ABC? Just head to YouTube

          • by Jennifer Duke & John McDuling

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          Britain's drug testing charity is ready to roll out in Australia

          Britain's drug testing charity is ready to roll out in Australia

          A UK organisation has been training Australian medical professionals to run pill testing at local music festivals.

          • by Latika Bourke
          After Emmys proposal, couple continue to share their love story on TV

          After Emmys proposal, couple continue to share their love story on TV

          Glenn Weiss, who popped the question to Jan Svendsen at the Emmys, has opened up about the viral moment.

          • by Nardine Saad

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          The car you buy when all your friends have Ferraris

          The car you buy when all your friends have Ferraris

          The Monza SP1 and Monza SP2 are all about sleek open-top styling and exclusivity.

          • by Toby Hagon
          PlayStation Classic: Sony announces a retro micro-console of its own

          PlayStation Classic: Sony announces a retro micro-console of its own

          Tiny replica will include 20 games pre-installed, although Sony has so far only disclosed five of them.

          • by Tim Biggs

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          How NFL trial helped Holmes become a better league player

          How NFL trial helped Holmes become a better league player

          He might not have made it in the NFL, but Valentine Holmes' flirtation with American football has helped him become a league star.

          • by Adrian Proszenko
          Diamonds exact revenge on England in Quad Series thriller

          Diamonds exact revenge on England in Quad Series thriller

          Australia beat England 52-47 in front of a packed Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Wednesday night, atoning for their Commonwealth Games loss.

          • by Renee Valentine

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