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  • 2 weeks ago | thisismoney.co.uk | Olivia Day

    A young woman has died after falling 80metres down a waterfall. The 36-year-old fell to her death at Mapleton Falls on Queensland's Sunshine Coast about 3.30pm on Friday. She was treated by paramedics for significant injuries but died at the scene. An 18-year-old man who was with the woman at the time was also injured. He was rushed to Nambour Hospital in a serious condition.  A report will be prepared for the coroner.

  • 3 weeks ago | thisismoney.co.uk | Olivia Day

    READ MORE: Weary-looking Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz are spotted out with their newborn bub Brittany Higgins has revealed her baby is in hospital undergoing surgery. 'Our sweet Freddie is in hospital having surgery,' she wrote on Instagram on Wednesday afternoon. 'I’ve never been more grateful to live in Australia and have access to our world class public healthcare system. 'Huge thank-you to the doctors and nurses who are taking care of our little angel.'

  • 3 weeks ago | thisismoney.co.uk | Olivia Day

    A pilot has suffered multiple injuries after a helicopter crashed and burst into flames while flying over K'gari off the Queensland coast. Emergency services responded to the crash about 12.35pm on Friday with a LifeFlight helicopter seen landing on the beach. The chopper crashed near Moon Point, a popular camping site on the island. The helicopter was reportedly on fire.

  • 3 weeks ago | thisismoney.co.uk | Olivia Day

    A fisherman has drowned after being swept out to sea by giant waves. Emergency services were called to Endeavor Drive at the Wollongong Harbour, on NSW's South Coast, about 6.15am on Friday. Officers rushed to the scene following reports a man had been pulled from the water unconscious. The 58-year-old mam could not be revived and died at the scene. It's believed the man had been fishing on a rock wall when large waves pulled him into the swell.

  • 1 month ago | thisismoney.co.uk | Olivia Day

    A notorious child killer has been found dead in his jail cell after taking his own life. Rick Thorburn, 64, murdered 12-year-old schoolgirl Tiahleigh Palmer, who was his foster child, in 2015 and was sentenced to life in prison. It's understood Thorburn was found dead in his cell in regional Queensland on Friday, the Courier Mail reports. Queensland Corrective Services confirmed the death in a statement.

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Christine Little

Editor at Parkes Champion-Post

Christine Little primarily covers news in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia, including areas around Bathurst and Lithgow.

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Xavier Pegum

Producer at RSN Racing & Sport

Xavier Pegum primarily covers news in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and frequently reports on Melbourne and surrounding areas.

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Angus Watson

Senior Producer at CNN

Angus Watson primarily covers news in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and surrounding areas.

Duncan Evans

Editor at The Armourer Magazine

Duncan Evans primarily covers news in New South Wales, Australia, including major cities like Sydney and surrounding areas.

Laura Wilson

Fashion, Features and Beauty Editor at Hello May

Laura Wilson primarily covers news in New South Wales, Australia, including major cities like Sydney and surrounding areas.

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