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Sat 3 Oct 2015

Australia Zoo exodus: ‘Vet sacked during an operation’

Australia Zoo exodus: ‘Vet sacked during an operation’

A VETERINARIAN at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital was allegedly sacked mid-surgery last month, as staff turnover spirals and fears for animals increase.

Magistrate was 'too harsh’ on 13-year-old girl, says judge

Magistrate was 'too harsh’ on 13-year-old girl, says judge

MAGISTRATE John Smith believes that a 13-year-old girl who broke the law is old enough to know right from wrong.

Are fake Jehovah's Witnesses scamming Bundaberg?

Are fake Jehovah's Witnesses scamming Bundaberg?

CONCERNS have been raised over a potential scam where people are posing as Jehovah’s Witnesses are doorknocking and offering financial help.

Struggling mum cops $589 parking fine

Struggling mum cops $589 parking fine

A COOLUM mother struggling to make ends meet copped a $589 fine for parking in the wrong place in the extremely busy Birtinya area.

'Two months jail but my granddaughter's suffering goes on'

'Two months jail but my granddaughter's suffering goes on'

THE family of a 10-year-old girl says she’s been left traumatised almost a year after a man exposed himself and masturbated in front of her.

Thu 1 Oct 2015

WATERCOOLER: Why I don't post photos of my son on Facebook

WATERCOOLER: Why I don't post photos of my son on Facebook

I DON'T post photos of my son on Facebook for this very reason: "paedophile websites steal half their photos from social media sites like Facebook".

Tue 29 Sep 2015

WATCH: Is this the best first wedding dance of all time?

WATCH: Is this the best first wedding dance of all time?

WEDDING guests of a Brisbane couple who surprised them by breaking into a choreographed routine during their first dance are trying to make the video go viral.

Mon 28 Sep 2015

A decade in the making, new Toyota HiLux is finally here

A decade in the making, new Toyota HiLux is finally here

Next generation range consists of 31 different models, including introduction of the Hi-Rider, reintroduction of the 4x4 Workmate. Prices start at $20,990.

Australian VWs may have been fitted for emissions cheating

Australian VWs may have been fitted for emissions cheating

IT is still unclear whether any Australians will be hit by the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal.

Sun 27 Sep 2015

Shark repellent on the cards at shark attack summit

Shark repellent on the cards at shark attack summit

A SHARK summit being held at Taronga Zoo on Tuesday will review four technologies aimed at preventing shark attacks, the State Government has said.

Sat 26 Sep 2015

McDonald's employee helps disabled customer eat his food

McDonald's employee helps disabled customer eat his food

A PHOTO of a McDonald's employee in the US helping an elderly disabled customer cut up and eat his food has gone viral.

Police examine car in search for missing boy William Tyrrell

Police examine car in search for missing boy William Tyrrell

A WHITE station wagon is being forensically examined as part of the investigation into the disappearance of William Tyrrell.

Shocking murders bring crackdown on domestic violence

Shocking murders bring crackdown on domestic violence

THE murder of Kris-Deann Sharpley and her son Jackson at the hands of a family member in Biddeston sent shockwaves through the Darling Downs region in March.

Beloved Mall cat believed to be killed by hoons

Beloved Mall cat believed to be killed by hoons

GRAFTON Mall customers and employees have been outraged by the apparent killing of a small grey cat that lived on the shopping centre premises.

Father still waiting for his missing kids to return

Father still waiting for his missing kids to return

PRESENTS still sit under a decorated tree at Harry Speath’s house 305 days after Christmas.

Breech delivery brought twin fears for premature delivery

Breech delivery brought twin fears for premature delivery

TAMMICA Whaling was faced with a pregnant woman’s worst nightmare, and all with three of her children watching on.

Sex assault shows blue card not enough: childcare operators

Sex assault shows blue card not enough: childcare operators

CHILDCARE operators say procedures should have prevented the alleged sexual assault of a two-year-old at a Brisbane centre last week.

Fri 25 Sep 2015

Investigation launched into Lismore plane crash

Investigation launched into Lismore plane crash

A PILOT visiting Lismore Airport says the pilot and passenger of a corporate jet that overshot the runway were lucky not to have been badly hurt.

Is Aldi home of Australia's most bizarre bargains?

Is Aldi home of Australia's most bizarre bargains?

IT’S something of a retail cult. Each week, eager Aldi shoppers wait for the latest catalogue to reveal arguably the most bizarre range of discounted products.

Twin lives with the guilt of sister facing molestation

Twin lives with the guilt of sister facing molestation

Mohamad Ouzoun feels guilty for living in New Zealand - because his twin sister and her children cannot leave their house without fear of being molested.

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