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Shane van Gisbergen leaps out of car during Gold Coast 600 qualifying to help rival Scott McLaughlin after crash

Shane van Gisbergen is desperate to make up ground on Scott McLaughlin in the race for the Supercars championship, but he forgot about that in the wake of his countryman's frightening crash on the Gold Coast.




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Black Swan Lake saved in 'inspiring' victory convincing Gold Coast Council the worth of its conservation

Conservationists are claiming a coup after convincing Gold Coast Council to save a freshwater lake from being turned into a carpark.




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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate did not support Black Swan Lake decision





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Gable Tostee complains of 'harassment' after feminist group posts warning about Tinder profile

A Gold Coast man acquitted of murdering a woman he met on Tinder says he has "no ethical obligation" to reveal details of his past online, after a feminist group began a campaign against him.



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Gold Coast Deputy Mayor refuses to comment on donations 'error' following tribunal

Gold Coast Deputy Mayor Donna Gates refuses to comment on a ruling handed down by the Office of the Independent Assessor made public this week.



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Gold Coast's success married to tourism in good times and bad

They often clog up footpaths taking selfies, but as frustrating as tourists can be, they're the lifeblood of Australia's Glitter Strip.





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Adani opponents mail bird art to politicians in silent protest

Artists across Australia say they have mailed more than 1,400 artworks of the endangered black-throated finch to key politicians to express their grief over the mine's approval.





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Linda Woodhead runs a beauty publishing company and has recruited 140 hairdressers to raise funds for Love Your Sister




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Samuel Johnson is doing a 'lap of honour' for his sister Connie to raise $10m for cancer research




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Rex Silver gave Samuel Johnson a haircut during his visit to Gladstone





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Flight deck leading petty officer Christopher Gibson explains the USS Ronald Reagan's 'ouija board'



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Suicide 'crisis point' for central Queensland region spurs community into action

A Queensland community was hit hard when seven young people took their own lives in the space of six months. It's now striving to get more support to those in need.






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World Baton Twirling International Cup beckons for Australian teams

Some of Australia's best baton twirlers will be heading to the world championships in France next week and for some the journey hasn't been without considerable pain.





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32nd Great Endeavour Rally raises funds for virtual reality tech to support people with intellectual disabilities

What do you get when a peanut in a top hat, a chicken on the run and 150 Australian larrikins go on a road trip? A good time, and funds to support people with intellectual disabilities.





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The network that monitors Australia's UV-exposure levels expands to central Queensland

Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world, so you might be surprised to find there are just 16 ultraviolet radiation sensors around the country monitoring the sun's rays.





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Minion Mountain near Rockhampton




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Bush accountants get mental health first aid training to help farmers through drought

Accountants based in regional areas receive mental health training to help them work with clients whose financial pressures are causing emotional distress.




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Maternity's 'gold standard' of care now available in rural Queensland town

Fewer than one in 10 pregnant women in Australia have access to what is considered to be the 'gold standard' of maternity care, but one outback Queensland town has adopted the model in a bold move to empower local women and midwives.








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4.7 metre crocodile MJ had an orthopaedic plate in his stomach





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Crocodile's metal plate of human origin, orthopaedic surgeon says, after find in stomach of 4.7-metre 'MJ'

An orthopaedic surgeon has identified the plate found in the corpse of 4.7-metre crocodile 'MJ' as a bone plate used to heal fractures in humans.




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Tradies still value tools more than health, but attitudes are changing for the better

A national survey of more than 800 tradies shows for the second consecutive year that they are more likely to take better care of their tools than their physical or mental health.




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National Rodeo Finals in Dalby cancelled as the drought continues to bite

Cowboys from around the country will be unable to compete at the National Rodeo Finals this year, after the event was cancelled.





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Mount Isa's international didgeridoo sensation William Barton returns to play on home country

William Barton, a Kalkadunga man who grew up in Mount Isa, performs on stages all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to Finland, and even for the likes of the Royal family.




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Vintage machinery collectors urge next generation to get behind the wheel

A group of vintage tractor enthusiasts and restorers like nothing better than rummaging for old parts in the hope they can bring a machine back to life.






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Rare Stonebridge Green sapphire found in Queensland's Gemfields in 1938 captures hearts

The story of a rare sapphire found in Queensland's Gemfields more than 80 years ago captures the hearts of enthusiasts at a nationally renowned gem festival.




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Maremma sheepdogs poisoned as regulators grapple with 1080 bait

As Maryanne Dalglish's Maremma sheepdog convulsed on the floor, there was nothing she could do but watch. Two hours later, he finally died. WARNING: This story contains an image that may cause distress.







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Cotton crops return to northern Australia amid dire drought in traditional growing zones

A slumping sugar price and demand for reliable irrigation areas for cotton is spurring new interest in growing it in the tropics.




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Police hunt driver in fatal hit-run on elderly man in Rockhampton

A 76-year-old man has died in a hit-and-run accident in central Queensland overnight as police search for the driver after finding a car believed to have been involved in the crash.




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Gel blaster popularity in Queensland surges as advocates work to keep sport legal in two remaining states

With sales rising and participation in regional Queensland gel ball leagues doubling in some areas, advocates are campaigning to ensure newcomers participate safely.