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People urged to visit to 'ghost town' Gold Coast as businesses struggle during Games
Commonwealth Games chairman Peter Beattie urges people to come to the Gold Coast, as some locals complain the lack of foot traffic has made business tough.
Far north Queensland locals gear up for Prince Charles' visit to Cairns
Prince Charles continues his tour of Queensland with a packed day of engagements in Cairns in the state’s far north, and the Royal visit has locals abuzz.
'It's a bit sad': Brown-Bennett feud escalates with vicious war of words
Newcastle coach Nathan Brown launches a tirade seemingly aimed at the personal life of Brisbane counterpart Wayne Bennett in the wake of the Knights’ 15-10 win.
Quirky tin shed bookshop offers booklovers' sanctuary
A bookshop that’s open 24-hours-a-day, with payment optional and no staff or security, becomes a booklovers’ sanctuary in inner-city Brisbane.
Swimmers safe, but carp herpes plan sparks fear of 'toxic swirl'
European carp infected with herpes won’t pass on any diseases to water users, new research shows
Sanjeev Gupta talks up renewables, not nuclear, after meeting Prince Charles
Whyalla steelworks boss Sanjeev Gupta believes renewables present a cheaper option for electricity generation in Australia than nuclear power, and is pushing ahead with alternative energy plans.
Six fun, free things to do on the Gold Coast
If you are visiting the Gold Coast for the Commonwealth Games, be sure to set some time aside to check out some of the other local attractions.
Mauritius delegate charged with assault leaves Australia
A Commonwealth Games official from Mauritius who has been charged with assaulting a female athlete has left Australia, police confirm.
Sonic security aimed at the homeless sparks ethical debate
Businesses fed up with constant property damage employ sonic security to protect their shopfronts in Cairns, and while it is legal, some are questioning whether it is ethical.