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Crime John Chardon, who was last year convicted of the manslaughter of his wife Novy, has died at Wolston jail following a ‘medical incident’.

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People and Places Playing with snakes was a dangerous business for Ram Chandra, who made it his career.

• 22nd Oct 2020 6:00 AM

Health Coronavirus cases have doubled in Sweden in just three weeks as the wheels fall off the country’s vaunted approach to tackling COVID-19.

• 22nd Oct 2020 5:58 AM

Crime The creator of the secret women-only Facebook group Bad Girls Advice has been caught drink-driving with her two children in the car.

News BALLINA Shire Council has two big decisions to make on this proposed residential estate.

News Daniel Andrews has confirmed a mystery Victorian appears to have caught COVID twice, with dire consequences for the entire country.

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News A top ABC boss has labelled a journalist’s politically-charged tweet blasting Scott Morrison a ‘mistake’ during a Senate Estimates grilling.

Health Nine members of a Chinese family have been wiped out eating a popular noodle dish which unbeknown to them had spoiled, turning deadly.

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News New data shows there was a stark drop in jobs when JobKeeper was reduced – and there’s one type of business in particular that’s dumping their staff.

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Politics Deputy Premier John Barilaro says he has been given the green light to get back to work by his doctors but now says he’s worried about the Premier.

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Golf Queensland’s golfing community is devastated by the loss of PGA golfer turned ‘incredible coach’ Don Fardon, who has died, aged 57.

Rugby League NSW coach Brad Fittler has held top level discussions with the NRL in recent weeks to determine how he can temporarily leave the Blues’ bubble.

Rugby League The NRL grand final rings are here and ready to be handed out to the winners, but this year’s versions will carry special significance.

Money As the Commonwealth Bank slashed interest rates on savings accounts for the sixth time this year, frustrated Aussies are looking at alternatives

Rugby League Queensland look set to field the most inexperienced team in State of Origin history, with Wayne Bennett adding three more debutants to his final Maroons squad.

Health New research from headspace has shown the pandemic has taken a heavy toll on young people and left them worse at “dealing with life”.

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Crime A former uni student is allegedly financing al-Qaeda, the US Gov says. This is how ASIO and the AFP responded, raiding his home, and where they are looking next

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News A dad who travelled to the UK to care for his dying father faces missing his son’s 18th birthday because months later he’s still unable to get a flight home.

News A MAN in his 60s has died after his motorbike collided with a van.

Technology We’re days away from the new iPhone going on sale in Australia, so should you upgrade to Apple’s latest and greatest or wait?

News Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles says a series of factors will come into the decision on when the state reopens its border to NSW.

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Entertainment Who saw this coming? Seven just unveiled its 2021 line-up – and one iconic Aussie show is back after a 12-year absence.

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Crime Sam Burgess has asked a court to take action against his wife Phoebe over drug and domestic violence allegations levelled at the former NRL star.

News An armed man has been shot and a woman has been arrested in a dramatic police operation on the NSW central coast this morning.

Crime A MAN charged over the incident, which resulted in the dog being euthanased, has given evidence in his hearing.