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Fri 26 Feb 2021

‘Extinct’ native bee back after 100 years

Premium Content ‘Extinct’ native bee back after 100 years

The thylacine may not be coming back, but the discovery of a native bee 100 years after its last appearance is set to cause quite a buzz.

Major new health risk over artificial sweeteners

Premium Content Major new health risk over artificial sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners used in diet drinks, chewing gum, and low-calorie yoghurts could pose a risk to treatments that rely on antibiotics, UQ scientists say.

New plans for popular Esplanade eatery revealed

Premium Content New plans for popular Esplanade eatery revealed

Crazy Joe’s Pizza in Torquay is being revamped, ready to reopen its doors to customers next Tuesday. See what exciting changes you can expect here.

Thu 25 Feb 2021

‘Toxic’ rule sees beloved priest abandoned

‘Toxic’ rule sees beloved priest abandoned

A beloved Sydney priest has exposed toxic attitudes within the Anglican Church, after an archaic rule has saw him rejected despite decades of service.

VOTE NOW: Who has the Best Pizza in Fraser Coast

Premium Content VOTE NOW: Who has the Best Pizza in Fraser Coast

Matt Preston asked readers to name the restaurant with the best pizza in Fraser Coast and the response has us drooling. SEE THE FINALISTS AND VOTE.

‘Very weird’: Theory behind sick teen trend

‘Very weird’: Theory behind sick teen trend

Out of hundreds of sick stories emerging from Australian schools this week, there is a common theme mentioned time and time again.

Man threatened to drive car into power pole in DV incident

Premium Content Man threatened to drive car into power pole in DV incident

A magistrate has described a highway domestic violence incident as frightening and dangerous.

O’Brien: ‘Net zero emissions will cost Aussie livelihoods’

Premium Content O’Brien: ‘Net zero emissions will cost Aussie livelihoods’

His comments came amid reports he was among at least five government MPs moving to back a plan to make it easier for the government to invest cash into coal-fired power...

Old, used cars becoming the norm for young drivers, say RACQ

Premium Content Old, used cars becoming the norm for young drivers, say RACQ

A new survey revealed major changes in first car buying behaviour, with young drivers less likely to own a vehicle before they were 25 years old.

Community mourns loss of beloved Bay teacher

Premium Content Community mourns loss of beloved Bay teacher

The former teacher is being remembered by colleagues, parents and students as an inspiration.

Why cocooning is the latest on-point COVID trend

Why cocooning is the latest on-point COVID trend

Cocooning has pushed aside panic buying and working from home as the latest on-point COVID trend, as Aussies bunker down from the troubles of the outside world.

Grim sex truth behind Playboy mansion

Grim sex truth behind Playboy mansion

It was sold as a world of glitz and glamour filled with beautiful women, but according to one of Hugh Hefner’s former girlfriends it quickly turned into an ugly...

Grieving family offers ‘cuddles’ after loss of baby

Premium Content Grieving family offers ‘cuddles’ after loss of baby

A grieving mum says every second from the moment of birth to the moment of saying goodbye is so precious for parents of children “born sleeping”.

Wed 24 Feb 2021

Apple’s best boom for your buck: small price for great tech

Premium Content Apple’s best boom for your buck: small price for great tech

Smart speakers are now doing everything from helping us to keep on schedule, finding answers on Google or from Apple’s Siri, and even keeping in touch with people in...

‘Name and shame’: Aussies face new Buy Now, Pay Later hurdle

Premium Content ‘Name and shame’: Aussies face new Buy Now, Pay Later hurdle

Afterpay and similar services could be publicly exposed for breaching new minimum standards, which bring changes for consumers.

Queenslander named Australian University Teacher of the Year

Premium Content Queenslander named Australian University Teacher of the Year

An associate professor has been named the top university teacher in the country.

Valentine DV offender isn’t getting the message

Premium Content Valentine DV offender isn’t getting the message

First he got his mum to deliver roses on Valentine’s Day to his former partner, then he swam to her and showed up at her church in breach of court orders.

Firies rescue kitten from drain after deluge

Premium Content Firies rescue kitten from drain after deluge

Firefighters had to climb down a canal to stop the animal from being swept away after heavy rain hit Sydney.

Drivers to sue after Hyundai fire recall

Premium Content Drivers to sue after Hyundai fire recall

It is Serena Brejcha’s first new car but she can’t park it in her garage as it might catch on fire even when turned off.

Television host to release children’s book on consent

Premium Content Television host to release children’s book on consent

Former TV host Yumi Stynes is releasing a children’s book about consent, which she hopes will be added to school reading lists.

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