Don't miss: Captain Cook 1770 Festival
The peaceful Town of 1770 bursts into life every May for the Captain Cook 1770 Festival.
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Floods probe to hear desperate final phone call
An inquiry will hear the distressing final phone calls of a mother and son killed in the Queensland floods.
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Freak boating accident kills Queensland girls
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Prem birth link to closeness of motorways
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Mudslides spark emergency in Queensland township
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Trans-Tasman disasters bring new tourism bond
The Christchurch earthquake has generated new cooperation between Australian and New Zealand tourism authorities, with New Zealand offered a free platform to pitch for business at Australia’s major annual tourism trade show.
Foo Fighters show soft side to Australian politicians
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Queensland: An Outback yarn
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One-name wonder
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Prince moved by story of boy's courage
A deeply moved Prince William has met the family of Queensland floods hero Jordan Rice.
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