Murwillumbah swap meet organiser hit with $6,000 fine over Christmas charity event
Peita Gardiman organised a one-off Christmas swap meet in Murwillumbah. Thirteen families turned up. Tweed Shire Council sent a $6,000 fine.
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BunsenLabs Carbon Breathes New Life into Debian 13 for Lightweight Linux Users
BunsenLabs Carbon arrives seven months after Debian 13, swapping out core components for Xfce alternatives while laying groundwork for a Wayland future.
Bruce Mackinnon Singapore Puts Its Data Centre Power Problem on the Water
Bridge Data Centres and Concord New Energy have signed a deal to develop Singapore's first barge-based hydrogen power system for AI data centres.
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Corsair's Magnesium Mouse: Premium Materials, Debatable Premium Price
Corsair's new magnesium-shelled gaming mouse arrives at $150, splitting reviewers on whether the exotic material is worth the extra spend.
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Mount Gambier's Bowling Green Hit 86C. Now Emergency Services Want Answers.
A Mount Gambier bowling green hit 86.75°C on a 40°C day, stunning the SA SES and raising serious questions about heat safety in regional cities.
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Victoria Braces for More Flooding as Wet Summer Drags On
Victoria's sodden end to summer is set to continue into March, with more downpours expected and flood watches in place across parts of the state.
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Teen Airlifted Critical After Head-On Crash Near Grandchester
A teenage girl is fighting for life after a head-on crash on Rosewood Laidley Rd at Grandchester, about an hour southwest of Brisbane.
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South Gippsland's Food Trail Is Worth Every Kilometre
South Gippsland's food and wine trail offers artisan producers, local cheesemakers, and cellar doors that city visitors rarely hear about.
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Sydney Drenched as Severe Storms Trigger Flood Rescues and Hundreds of Emergency Calls
Sydney has recorded over 400 emergency calls and dozens of flood rescues as severe rain sweeps the city.
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Outback Queensland Drenched as Cyclone Threat Looms Over the North
Record rain is battering outback Queensland, cutting roads and supply chains, as forecasters warn two tropical lows could bracket the state's north.
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Flash Flood Warnings Stretch Across Four States as Summer Ends in Deluge
Severe flash flood warnings cover parts of NSW, SA, NT and Queensland as a slow-moving low-pressure system drenches much of Australia.
Bruce Mackinnon Buyback Pressure Builds as Murray-Darling Basin Clock Ticks Down
With a 2027 water recovery deadline approaching, farming communities along the Murray-Darling are facing hard questions about buybacks and their future.
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Bali Floods Leave Tourists Stranded as Monsoon Season Bites
Torrential rain has triggered flash flooding across parts of Bali, displacing residents and catching Australian tourists off guard during peak wet season travel.
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