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Politics China has been seizing control of the South China Sea for years – but its latest aggressive move has backfired, in a potentially deadly way.

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Breaking A plane on the way to Ukraine has crashed in Iran shortly after takeoff with 180 people on board.

News THE Sunshine Coast Council faces a challenge to balance the needs of both its burgeoning senior and younger cohorts.

Crime A cyclist has copped three fines totalling an incredible $915 for not stopping at a red light, not wearing a helmet and riding on a footpath.

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News Andrew MacDonald still jumps out of bed each day eager to discover what lies ahead.

News She is 40 years younger than the oldest resident and definitely not retired, but she has found her community.

News The Iranian government has taken responsibility for a series of rockets that were fired at an Iraqi base hosting American soldiers.

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Politics Federal Labor is promising more ambitious climate change policies at the next election in the aftermath of Australia's bushfire crisis.

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News Do people who identify as LGBTIQ need or want their own distinct aged care?

Politics Barnaby Joyce’s theory about what contributed to Australia’s out-of-control bushfires has been swiftly rejected by the man who knows best.

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Environment The Prince of Wales has become visibly distressed in a deeply personal video as he spoke of the “impossible and terrifying” crisis in Australia.

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Crime While fire crews across multiple states battle ferocious blazes in the bush, police have been working to catch the arsonists who light dozens of them.

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Politics The “weather girl” who took down Craig Kelly on breakfast TV has revealed what “really infuriated” her about about the backbencher.

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Food & Entertainment Aldi fans are going wild after discovering the supermarket chain is now selling a cheaper version of a luxury grocery item.

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News The Rocket Man singer has announced during his Aussie farewell tour that he’s donating an enormous sum of money to bushfire relief organisations.

Lifestyle Ask any millennial what they want from work and most will say they want a shorter week – fortunately the world’s youngest PM is listening.

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News PLAYING a session of bridge is like a good gym workout for your brain.

News RUGBY Old Boys from all over the Downs are expected to gather in Dalby to watch the Reds do battle with arch rivals the Waratahs in a trial match.

Business Private health insurance premium increases are on the way so these are the things you need to consider now before ditching or switching your cover.

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News NOOSA Mayor Tony Wellington acknowledges his council needs to manage issues associated with its significant population of people aged over 65.