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Offbeat There are ghost towns all over Australia, but one once-busy settlement is coming back to life more than 50 years after its residents fled in a hurry.

Lifestyle Australian English is thriving and not in danger of becoming more American. The authors of Australia’s own dictionary have proof.

Environment The Chronicle understands the woman was attacked at a private address in Booral.

Offbeat This satellite image may not look like much, but it quickly went viral. Now the subject has revealed how the chilling shot came about in the first place.

Business Looking to spoil your fur-baby this Christmas? Perhaps a relaxing massage will fit the bill.

Offbeat A car dealership has been evacuated after two vehicles inside its workshop caught fire.

Whats On SOME of the men featured in the calendar launching this week could be serving your next meal at a local restaurant.

Offbeat OF all the bizarre things Meghan has had to adjust to since becoming a royal, this Christmas tradition absolutely takes the cake.

Pets & Animals Christmas holidays are fast approaching and many Australians are making plans for big family celebrations, but a recent poll shows many of the nation’s 5.7 million...

News A TOOLOOA man's explicit Snapchat post inspired a viral trend that has spread nationwide.

News For 22 years people have been telling Nick Struik they're going to put him out of business.

Lifestyle When this barber saw police about to arrest a homeless man, he stepped in with an incredible gesture. What he did for that man completely turned his life around.

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Offbeat Police responding to reports of a possible attack on an adult and child have called out a cranky resident who left a very rude note on their car.

Opinion As far as sporting scandals go there are some absolute doozies that battle it out for the title of most outrageous.

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Offbeat OFFICERS attended the home searching for a man who was wanted over an alleged pursuit in September.

Offbeat Some days just don’t go your way and ESPN’s college football sideline reporter Laura Rutledge found it out the hard way.

Fashion & Beauty WHEN we create colossal amounts of data on the Internet every day it is probable you will see something that will make you question everything you know.

News Mackay community draws the line on violence

Offbeat If you thought schoolies were all about drinking and partying hard — think again. This year’s activities include yoga and zumba classes.

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News FREQUENT sex will boost your brain power. And you can quote Oxford University on that.

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