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Technology THERE is a new gadget making life easier in a world that seems to becoming busier. The Amazon Alexa is changing the way we live at home.

News Royal Flying Doctor Service to fly her to Lady Cilento for treatment

News AMAZON has announced a new line-up of devices which will make it easier to bring the features and convenience of Alexa to more places in Australian homes.

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Technology IN YEARS to come we will wonder how we ever lived without such sophisticated technology. Today, the world says hello to Amazon's newest gadgets.

Health Queensland doctor and author Helena Popovic believes our minds could be the greatest weapon in combating health problems, including obesity and dementia.

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News A SHED storing precious hay for stock has been destroyed by fire overnight.

Breaking An off duty doctor, a nearby rescue chopper and perfect timing saved the Tasmanian tourist's life

Breaking A GUNMAN has shot and injured four people at a software company before being critically injured by police in a shootout.

News A HOLIDAY to the Whitsunday Islands turned into horror for a Tasmanian woman when she was attacked by a shark, leaving her in a critical condition overnight.

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Health A SCHOOLBOY died from an allergic reaction after he allegedly had cheese thrown down his T-shirt, an inquest has heard.

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Crime A WOMAN was taken to hospital after being hit in the head with a baseball bat in Dalby

Opinion Indigenous columnist Janelle Brown explains why first nation people feel left out

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Crime The group, comprising about eight boys and girls, allegedly threatened a woman with a knife before stealing her cash and car.

Crime The woman initially tried to walk away from the man until he threatened her with scissors.

Politics A MUCH-LOVED Tweed French couple are appealing to Peter Dutton to stop them being booted out of Australia.

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