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Why do we love to hate the beautiful woman's lament?

This goldmine of a troll-trap consists of finding obnoxious women who believe their beauty is a hindrance, have them conduct a front-page lament.

Fashion & Beauty

Should drivers have to redo tests to renew licences?

SHOULD drivers have to resit written or practical tests every five or 10 years to renew their licences?

Tracey Joynson

Forget pigtails, cat beards are all the rage, it seems

If you want to get on board with the latest facial-hair fashion, all you need is a cat.

Rebecca Armstrong

Should children be allowed to roam in restaurants?

ONE Sunday during dinner at the Rose & Shamrock Village Inn there were unsupervised children who loitered around tables and played on the flight of stairs.

Shelley Bridgeman

Galleries

The theme of this year's Metropolitan Museum exhibit in New York City is "Punk: Chaos to Couture". But it seems the stars felt a little too uncomfortable going grunge.

Fashion's night of nights kicks off at the Met Gala Ball

The theme of this year's Metropolitan Museum...

The on-road development of the new VF Commodore

New VF Commodore: On the Road

The on-road development of the new VF Commodore

The VF Commodore was unveiled today in Docklands with a decidedly grown-up exterior look and a host of cool gadgetry which has traditionally been confined to prestige cars.

New VF Commodore: The Car

The VF Commodore was unveiled today in Docklands...

Splendour in the Grass fashion.

Splendour in the Grass style

Splendour in the Grass fashion.

Easy eating

Carrots really can improve your eyesight – even better washed down with a spoonful of cod liver oil.

Murwillumbah nutritionist checks in on your resolutions

WE’RE almost at the half-way point between one set of New Year resolutions and the next.

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Olwen Anderson

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RESIDENTS are being encouraged to get back in the kitchen today as part of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day.

Easy Eating

Today is Food Revolution Day

LAST week’s visit by executives of the Australian Banana Growers Council (ABGC) has done little to address concerns of local growers.

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NSW banana industry in danger of disappearing

WHEN the food you are serving is so good that it is bringing people to tears, you know you're doing something right in the kitchen.

Easy Eating

When people crying over your food is a good thing

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ABOLISHING the carbon tax to reduce domestic flight costs would be the first step the Federal Shadow Tourism Minister would make if his government takes office.

Coalition plans carbon tax cut to decrease flight costs

ABOLISHING the carbon tax to reduce domestic flight costs would be the first... more

I AM going to be frank from the start and say that Townsville has never featured on my wish list of places to go.

Townsville turns out to be terrific place for a Qld getaway

I AM going to be frank from the start and say that Townsville has never... more

TAKE me to the Greek islands. They are all beautiful in the summer with their brown hills, small bays, clear, clean water, and white-washed villas.

Greek Islands the perfect winter escape for Aussies

TAKE me to the Greek islands. They are all beautiful in the summer with their... more

Smarter shopping

The Dermaroller.

Going hi-tech at home for beauty

I LOVE a high-tech beauty product, or one that seems like something you may normally have to go to a salon to experience.

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THERE is a great drive towards alternative therapies and medicine as more of us look for ways to supplement conventional medicine.

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A handful of good medicine

ARE you finding it hard trying to come up with a great gift for your mum this year?

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Cool sites have lots for mums

AS A child, whenever I visited a toy shop and was confronted with row upon row of pink-lipped, glassy-eyed dolls, I couldn't have been less interested.

Smarter Shopping

How parents battle sexism in toy shops

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You voted, they listened - hemp now official party policy

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Opposition bill to ban un-vaccinated kids from childcare

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I’ll keep smoking: defendant

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Google plans to give music fans all access

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Tony finally pays Ipswich a visit

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Jo-Ann Miller may end up on "Tarago's roof racks"

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Chasing people with a machete "in no way acceptable"

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A very lucky escape for Sammy Pisasale

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About 200 CQU staff members to lose their jobs by July

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BMA attacked for ‘ignoring’ region’s needs

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Still “record high levels” of investment in mining and energy

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Up to 400 people contacted amid measles outbreak

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I'm dreaming of... living on St Bees Island

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Legalising cannabis for recreation is the obvious next step

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Should drivers have to redo tests to renew licences?

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No UFO but planets align, according to astronomy enthusiasts

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Australian Geographic to help save Mary River turtle

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Girl taken to hospital after being hit by racing lawnmower

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Port privatisation could be good for region: resources chief

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Gas project creates 11,000 jobs at 15 workers a day

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Fishing industry under threat if reef not protected

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No health or environmental impacts from discharges: report

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Surfer dreams of big waves and a big future in film

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Sports betting has doubled with young people at risk

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Tiny lens has a wave of surfers shooting from the inside

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Murwillumbah nutritionist checks in on your resolutions

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Sea has the solution for making plants grow like giants

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Driver testing changes put focus on dangerous moves

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Two Gympie men rewarded by governor for helping teen

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New scheme will cut red tape for developers

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Cancer battlers drive Marc to hit bitumen

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New cane varieties show promising yield

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Half of Aussie murder victims killed with a knife

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Fishers beaming over new Queensland trial

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Bundaberg Sugar crush remains on track

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Anti-cancer immune cells being investigated for therapy

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Private Noosa farewell for Colgate's icon Mrs Marsh

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Ipswich teen charged with manslaughter over Noosa crash

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$812,000: The cost of raising two children

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Neanderthals offer clues about breastfeeding and evolution

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Hazel Hawke passes away at 83

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Coalition would reopen negotiations on environmental powers

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Sweet success for girls

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Search underway in Mt Archer area for missing Rocky duo

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Man jailed for stealing Facebook friend’s handbag

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Drive for yearly medicals for elderly behind wheel

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Horses contract bat virus but no bats at Allora property

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Lyssavirus kills horses near Allora

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Killarney man killed after car crashes into creek

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'Biggest drug bust in a decade'

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Exclusive tickets now on sale for 2013 FIA World Rally

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Christine is determined to do justice to Queen of Soul

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Gas protestors stand their ground despite shots being fired

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Little Paddy out of coma, talking to parents

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Man released from hospital after angle grinder explosion

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'Little Paddy got on school fete ride before parents knew'

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Parents be warned! 5 reasons not to Facebook your children

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Body discovered in Kingaroy front yard

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Fatal crash on D'Aguilar Hwy

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Murder accused faces Kingaroy court

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Man charged over murder: Police confirm

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Woman hurt in highway crash

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Roma man jailed for baby shaking

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