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The Tamil family from Biloela have been granted an official opportunity to extend their bridging visas next week.

Politics

Tamil family from Biloela to be granted visa extension

After years of controversy, Queensland becomes the fifth state to pass the voluntary assisted dying bill.

Protestors gather outside Court in support of Tamil family, all holding placards in support. Source: Getty

Politics

Queensland legalises voluntary assisted dying

Written byNadia Richter-Chapman

Annastacia Palaszczuk shares an emotional speech as she supports the passing of QLD's voluntary assisted dying laws. Source: Getty

Travel

Discover the wild beauty of New Zealand’s rugged West Coast

Get lost in the wild beauty, elemental forces and fascinating history of the South Island’s rugged West Coast....

News

Older contestants just the right recipe for hit UK cooking show

Do too many older cooks spoil the broth? We're about to find out with the oldest line-up of contestants in this year's Great British Bake Off

Minister for Defence Peter Dutton made an embarrassing blunder in a meeting with South Korean official Suh Wook. The video has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.

At 81, Great British Bake Off Judge Prue Leith knows a thing or two about experienced cooks
Source: Getty

Politics

Peter Dutton’s embarrassing blunder on the world stage

Australian woman Justine Ruszczyk Damond was shot and killed by a responding officer, Mohamed Noor, outside her home in Minneapolis in 2017.

Peter Dutton and Suh Wook bump elbows at ROK-Australia Foreign and Defence Minister's Meeting. Source: Getty

News

Justine Damond: US court overturns cop’s murder conviction

Under the agreement, Australia will acquire its first fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.

Mohamed Noor outside court, Justine Ruszczyk Damond. Source: Getty

Politics

Australia strikes deal with UK and US, to get nuclear-powered submarines

Police are shutting down public transport in the Melbourne CBD on Saturday to prevent an anti-lockdown rally.

Scott Morrison made the announcement Thursday morning. Source: Getty

News

Public transport shutdown in Melbourne: police to prevent anti-lockdown rally

Written byNadia Richter-Chapman

Melbourne police will be prepared on Saturday for an anti-lockdown rally. Source: Getty

Pets

Every dog has its day…spa

"We love our animals and would never do anything that makes them uncomfortable."

Anger erupts over Christian Porter's mystery legal backer.

This is one way to get your dog to sit still while you cut their nails. Source: iggyhoney/TikTok

Politics

Fury over Christian Porter’s legal battle mystery backer

Data released by Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that housing prices have increased by 6.7 percent over the June quarter.

New fury over Christian Porter legal backer. Source: Getty

Property Market

Housing market still in boom despite slowing growth rate

Previously over-60s were only allowed to book in for the AstraZeneca jab.

Birdseye view of a housing estate. Source: Getty

News

Pfizer to be available for Qld residents aged over 60

There's so many ways to improve your immune health. From diet and exercise to natural supplements, we reveal the best immunity boosters.

Over-60s can get their hands on the Pfizer jab from this weekend. Source: Getty

Good health

Gut Instinct: Benefits to Stabilising Your Immune System

He gets into the taxi, and the cabbie says, "Perfect timing. You're just like Frank." Show me the full joke

Eat more of these for optimum immune health. Source: Pexels

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Homewares

Time to shine: How to spring clean your barbecue quickly and easily

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50 shades of fun: Naughty toys that’ll make you say ‘Ahhh’

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Daily Joke: You’re just like Frank

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Princess Beatrice pictured on a royal engagement last week. Source: Forget Me Not Children/Twitter

Royals

Princess Beatrice dresses baby bump in stylish dress and coat combo

The mother-to-be is absolutely glowing!

The 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' singer is recovering from a hip injury.

Celebrity

Elton John ‘in considerable pain’ after fall, postpones farewell tour

"We’re going to have a lot of fun"

Elton John has announced another postponement of his final tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road. Source: Getty

Celebrity

Piers Morgan lands new job after dramatic ‘Good Morning Britain’ exit

Catherine rocked a power suit for her first day back.

Piers Morgan will be back on your television screens from early next year. Source: Getty

Royals

Catherine’s back! The Duchess of Cambridge returns to work

Written byNadia Richter-Chapman

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge returned to royal duties this week. Source: Getty

Royals

Harry and Meghan pose for first magazine cover for ‘Time’s’ most influential list

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been named as two of the world's top 100 most influential people.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are making waves globally. Source: Getty

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