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Tue 17 Dec 2019

‘Unseasonal’ gastro outbreaks warning

‘Unseasonal’ gastro outbreaks warning

There has been a high number of gastroenteritis outbreaks at child care centres across the state and an increase in people seeking treatment.

Thousands caught by new road cameras

Thousands caught by new road cameras

In just one week more than 3000 drivers were caught by the new mobile detection cameras that have been rolled out to catch people on their phones.

Chef awarded costs over false murder claim

Chef awarded costs over false murder claim

A Newcastle apprentice chef who fought for three-and-a-half years to clear his name after being charged with murder has been awarded costs.

Bushfire victims launch legal action

Bushfire victims launch legal action

More than 440 people affected by devastating bushfires in 2013 have began a legal class action against two people they argue caused the blaze.

The $2.78b film we don’t care about

The $2.78b film we don’t care about

Ten years ago we all packed into cinemas to watch the trailblazing film Avatar, but a decade on it has failed to withstand the test of time. Here’s why.

USC students help market Maryborough

USC students help market Maryborough

Students will help promote one of Maryborough’s newest and most colourful tourism experiences.

Aussie teen still missing after eruption

Aussie teen still missing after eruption

A 17-year-old Australian girl is one of the two people still missing on New Zealand’s White Island following the fatal eruption.

Killer snake photo baffling Aussies

Killer snake photo baffling Aussies

Expert snake catchers were shocked to discover one of world’s deadliest snakes hiding in a bathroom drawer. Can you spot it?

Westpac’s fresh $500 million blow

Westpac’s fresh $500 million blow

While still reeling from the child exploitation scandal that engulfed it last month, banking giant Westpac has a new setback.

Volcano tragedy: ‘They were together when they passed’

Volcano tragedy: ‘They were together when they passed’

A devastated family were preparing to observe a minute silence for victims of White Island when they were told the tragic news of their son.

Aussie bank to give cash back to customers

Aussie bank to give cash back to customers

CommBank is giving the gift of cash this Christmas in a move to win over consumers’ trust after a difficult year for the industry.

Aussie stars vying for Eurovision

Aussie stars vying for Eurovision

The Australian artists who will compete for a spot in Eurovision have been announced, with the organiser declaring there’s a winner in the ranks.

12yo drives family car to escape bushfire

12yo drives family car to escape bushfire

A 12-year-old boy has been reunited with his family after he was spotted terrified and lost in bushfire smoke after fleeing in his brother's ute.

Sick Aussie tradie’s ‘cruel’ $93k battle

Sick Aussie tradie’s ‘cruel’ $93k battle

Garry Moratti was diagnosed with an “incurable” and deadly workplace illness. But there’s a shocking reason he’s been denied a payout.

Obama: Women should run the world

Obama: Women should run the world

The former US President has declared it’s time for “old men” to get out of the way and let women lead.

Aunt’s 43-year wait for phone call

Aunt’s 43-year wait for phone call

A woman who kept the same number for decades in the hope of hearing from her missing teenage niece has finally been given closure.

Volcano victims' appalling injuries

Volcano victims' appalling injuries

Many of those severely burned in the White Island volcano eruption are yet to regain consciousness — and have horrific injuries.

Weinstein: Women should thank me

Weinstein: Women should thank me

The disgraced Hollywood power-broker has given a very different take on how history and the public should judge his treatment of women.

Red alert against violence

Red alert against violence

You will likely have noticed a lot of red and orange around Toowoomba.

Mon 16 Dec 2019

Swindling nursing home director jailed for $600k fraud

Swindling nursing home director jailed for $600k fraud

Gela Newitt defrauded aged-care home residents of $600,000 and she has been jailed for 10 months. This is how she took their money.

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