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From Alf's field of dreams to Walker's seven heaven
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (512+ words) Sam Walker insists it is "an honour" to be compared to the great Allan Langer as he prepares to take the next step on the same path from Norths Tigers in Ipswich to Queensland halfback. Walker will make his Maroons…...
Don't forget us: four-time reigning premier makes statement with big win
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (1287+ words) Just as it looked Nirranda could be dropping back to the pack, the four-time reigning premier issued a warning shot to rivals on Saturday, May 16. The battle-hardened Blues, at home and in the wet, dismantled fellow top-five side South Rovers…...
A broken aircon, a six-hour delay: my $900 domestic Australian flight from hell
12+ hour, 21+ min ago (255+ words) Frequency: Seven flights daily, up 10 in peak periods Duration: Three hours 35 minutes Price: From $305 one way The war in the Middle East has a lot to answer for, including soaring airfares. But when a three-hour domestic economy flight costs $900 one…...
Drink-driver who crashed into cars six times the limit completes rehab program
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (335+ words) A Warrnambool drink-driver who crashed into parked cars and road signs at more than six times the legal limit has impressed with his effort to rehabilitate. James Hose, 51, was successful in applying for his court-ordered rehabilitation program to be cancelled…...
Warrant issued: Man accused of being 'prolific' shoplifter fails to front court
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (632+ words) A Warrnambool magistrate has issued an arrest warrant for a man alleged to be a "prolific" shoplifter, accused of brazenly stealing from major city retailers Kyle Ryan, 27, failed to appear in the Warrnambool Magistrates Court on Monday, May 18, 2026, for a…...
'I was in line with Patti Newton': what makes an op-shop window dresser?
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (652+ words) "No, no, no, you can't have that there the colour isn't right," Annette Mc Grath says as she throws a red cushion over the back of a floral couch in the op shop showroom. She replaces the pillow with one…...
From the UN to local council: academic's surprise election victory
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (520+ words) Two women were sitting in the back of a crowded Geelong cafe, huddled around a computer when all of a sudden they shouted out cheers of joy. One of the women, Tamasyn Ramsey-Grounds, had just been elected to the Southern…...
Man charged with aggravated burglary and making threats to kill family member
11+ hour, 26+ min ago (160+ words) A Hamilton man in his 20s has been charged with aggravated burglary in an incident police suspect was about illicit drug use. Hamilton police were called to a Hamilton home after an incident about 6am on Saturday, May 16, 2026. It's alleged that a…...
'I look old, but no, I don't feel old': how these over-60s are staying young
9+ hour, 26+ min ago (757+ words) Peter Hasell was 55 years old when he stepped into the gym for the first time. He'd never had the time to go before because he was building his business, but after finding he was out of breath while bending over…...
'It was pretty scary': helping others after lifechanging diagnosis
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (723+ words) When Kellyann and Nick Whiting's daughter Kya became unwell, what followed was a scary 24 hours in the hospital ICU and a life-changing diagnosis. But 15 months later, the family is doing their bit to help others going through what they went…...