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Weather QUEENSLANDERS should brace themselves for a weekend of soaking, potentially dangerous weather

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Weather Cyclone Owen is quickly intensifying from a Category 3 system to an expected Category 4 system later today.

Smarter Shopping December 25 is fast approaching — and if you want your loved ones to get their mail on time, this is the deadline you have to meet.

Parenting HOW do we regain control, set a better example for our kids, and importantly put some boundaries in around the use of our devices.

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News AN ex-cyclone that has dumped 300mm in parts of north Queensland could bring wet weather to the state’s southeast.

News Two patients are in stable conditions in Prosperine Hospital

Weather EX-TROPICAL Cyclone Owen is not done yet, with the Bureau tipping it to re-form into a cyclone as they keep a close eye on a second tropical low.

Breaking A man has died as a result of a car crash outside Marian

Community From saving a young boy in a house fire to raising awareness about domestic violence, these brave and inspirational Queenslanders have been recognised.

Offbeat Island paramedics transport man to local medical facility

Crime DRINK driver blew more than four times the legal limit

Pets & Animals THOUSANDS of Aussies could be unknowingly supporting cruel and dodgy puppy farm operators, who use dogs as breeding machines.

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News THE company that makes one of Australia’s most popular apple pies has been forced to pull it from the shelves after fears they may contain glass.

News MORE than $1 million in Golden Casket prize money has gone unclaimed by one lucky Mackay player despite numerous calls made over the last two days.

News She was taken to the Mackay Base Hospital for treatment

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Offbeat Sorry everyone. This incredibly common phrase has been deemed offensive to vegans, vegetarians, women and the poor.

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News A KILCUMMIN man has died in hospital after a prime mover rollover at Mount Coolon.

News WE might think Whitehaven is the best beach in the world. But hundreds of top travel experts think this European spot is better.

Breaking THE Bureau of Meteorology has predicted heavy rainfall for Central Queensland as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Owen moves towards the Queensland coast.

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News Dawson speaks about Bloomsbury fire in parliament

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