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Emerald gets broadband rollout
EMERALD is one of six regional centres chosen for the first round of the government's $250 million priority rollout of the National Broadband Network.
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Nomads member bailed on drug charges
A MEMBER of the Nomads outlaw motorcycle gang has been granted bail in a Gold Coast court on drug, weapon and assault charges.
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Vandal strikes volunteer's car
SELFLESS SES volunteer Tess Batts has been left devastated by the heartless vandals who savagely took an axe to her car.
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Qld A-G to appeal Lacey sentence
QUEENSLAND'S attorney-general will appeal against a 10-year jail sentence for a Gold Coast man convicted of killing a friend.
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Pilot dies in chopper crash
A 72-YEAR-OLD man is dead following a helicopter crash on the New South Wales/Queensland border.
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Entertainment
Village wants Jackson re-naming
RESIDENTS of a Ukrainian village want to rename it after the late pop superstar Michael Jackson, a lawmaker who represents the village says.
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Delta Air launches Australian route
THE battle for air passengers on the busy Australia-US route has grown hotter with US airline giant Delta launching its inaugural Los Angeles to Sydney flight.
Sport
Maroons create Origin history
QUEENSLAND have won a record fourth successive State of Origin series after a 24-14 victory over New South Wales in game two at ANZ Stadium.
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Lifestyle
Family dinners often end in tears: study
FOR years families have been told not to eat dinner in front of the television but a survey of mothers shows it may be the least volatile mealtime option.
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- > ABC flicks switch to digital radio
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