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Sophie McAllisterJanuary 20, 2026

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Aurora australis could dazzle Australian skies as authorities track ‘severe’ solar storm

The aurora australis, or southern lights, could be visible across large parts of Australia, with sightings possible as far north…

Sophie McAllisterDecember 27, 2025

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Israel Recognises Somaliland as Independent State, Netanyahu Confirms

Israel has officially recognised Somaliland as an independent nation, becoming the first country to grant formal recognition to the self-declared…

Sophie McAllisterDecember 20, 2025

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Tech Influencer Lamarr Wilson Passes Away at 48

Tech influencer and veteran YouTuber Lamarr Wilson, widely known online as “That Unboxing Guy,” has died at the age of…

WRPDecember 18, 2025

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Terror at Bondi: Australia Mourns 15 Lives Lost in Deadliest Antisemitic Attack in Decades

Sydney, Australia – The sun-drenched promenade of Bondi Beach became the scene of Australia’s deadliest terror attack in nearly three…

Sophie McAllisterNovember 12, 2025

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Former CFMEU Leader John Setka Charged Over Alleged Threatening Emails

Melbourne, Australia – Former Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) branch secretary John Setka has been charged with sending…

Julien MoreauJune 20, 2025

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Man with Disability Killed in Own Home at Public Housing Complex in Adelaide

What Happened (with Hard Facts) A 65‑year‑old man with a disability, Andrew Sorby‑Adams, was found stabbed to death in his…

Brisbane’s playing hardball with your wallet – 72.8% of its suburbs leave patients footing the full bill to see their GP, averaging well above the national out‑of‑pocket cost of $43.33 7news.com.au cleanbill.com.au . Top-end suburbs (i.e., wallet-gnashers): Windsor ($60.48), Ashgrove ($58.65), Fortitude Valley ($52.15) and Clayfield ($51.90) 7news.com.au . Budget suburbs (25 min out): Forest Lake ($24.52), Acacia Ridge ($24.65), Browns Plains ($26.79), Gatton ($29.05) 7news.com.au —a shade more than half the national average. Table: Brisbane GP Costs vs. National Average Suburb Avg Fee (A$) Difference vs Nat. Avg Windsor $60.48 +$17.15 Ashgrove $58.65 +$15.32 Fortitude Valley $52.15 +$8.82 Clayfield $51.90 +$8.57 National Average $43.33 – Forest Lake $24.52 –$18.81 Acacia Ridge $24.65 –$18.68 Browns Plains $26.79 –$16.54 Gatton $29.05 –$14.28 (Figures from Cleanbill’s Blue Report, latest edition) 7news.com.au cleanbill.com.au A Bit of Banter (and Brutal Truth) Chief Cleanbill honcho James Gillespie says inner-city rent and wage pressures are punishing GP prices 7news.com.au . Translation: your doctor’s got a pricey rent, and you’re footing the oxygen for the receptionist. A Windsor local said doctor bills are like “swatting mosquitoes” — constant and annoying. In Inala, people admit skipping check-ups when fees hit $60–100 7news.com.au . Transparency: So Obscure You’d Think It’s an Escape Room 25% of GP clinics have no website. Of the 75% that are online, only 40% publish prices — leaving patients to play financial roulette 7news.com.au cleanbill.com.au . And when that’s your only path, you often end up overpaying… by accident or ignorance. What’s Changing Soon? From 1 November, more adults become eligible for bulk billing under federal changes. But until then, a 10‑minute drive could save you hundreds annually 7news.com.au cleanbill.com.au . Meanwhile, Cleanbill’s national data show bulk billing has crashed from 35% (2023) to about 20.7% in 2025 — with out‑of‑pocket costs climbing ≈7% since start of 2023 cleanbill.com.au 9news.com.au medicalrepublic.com.au . Queensland bulk billing rates have dropped to ~13.9% vs 20.7% nationally couriermail.com.au ama.com.au , and 15 federal electorates (Brisbane among them) now have no bulk billing GPs at all theguardian.com miragenews.com . Skin in the Game (Or maybe just padding your wallet.) If you’re on Brisbane’s north side but work out west, that trek might cushion your pocket. But don’t drive yourself silly—check Cleanbill or call a few clinics to compare prices (where published). Bottom Line Brisbane’s bulk‑billing scene is looking bleak—inner‑city suburbs are charging more than an extra tenner, while regional spots are dishing out headline‑worthy savings. With transparency still MIA in many clinics, it pays (quite literally) to shop around. And once November rolls in, there might be a bit more breathing room.

Julien MoreauJune 20, 2025

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Brisbane crowned (or crucified?) as one of Australia’s worst for bulk‑billing GPs

Just minutes apart but double the cost. Where you live decides what you pay to see a doctor. Credit: 7NEWS

Julien MoreauJune 20, 2025

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Little Legends in Loud Prints: How Angus The Label Is Rewriting Aussie Kids’ Fashion

Angus The Label launches new collection. Credit: Angus The Label

Julien MoreauJune 19, 2025

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“Wanted: Walking Commute to Wine Openings—Why Aussies Are Googling ‘How to Become a Real Estate Agent’ 37,000 Times a Month”

The data showed there was a high demand for public sector roles. Credit: AAP

Sophie MitchellJune 19, 2025

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“Pouch Potatoes No More: Ten Devilish Joeys Born at Mainland Australia’s Biggest Tassie Devil Breeding Program”

Ten Tasmanian devil joeys discovered during pouch check of endangered marsupials – video

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Aurora australis could dazzle Australian skies as authorities track ‘severe’ solar storm

Man with Disability Killed in Own Home at Public Housing Complex in Adelaide

Brisbane crowned (or crucified?) as one of Australia’s worst for bulk‑billing GPs

Little Legends in Loud Prints: How Angus The Label Is Rewriting Aussie Kids’ Fashion

“Wanted: Walking Commute to Wine Openings—Why Aussies Are Googling ‘How to Become a Real Estate Agent’ 37,000 Times a Month”

“Pouch Potatoes No More: Ten Devilish Joeys Born at Mainland Australia’s Biggest Tassie Devil Breeding Program”

Farewell to Bollywood’s Iron Heart: Dharmendra, the ‘He-Man’ Who Defined Indian Cinema for Six Decades, Passes Away at 89 — Leaving Behind a Legacy Carried Forward by Sunny, Bobby, and Hema Malini

Cameron Green Falls Short of Ton as Campbell Kellaway Emerges as Khawaja’s Heir

Israel Recognises Somaliland as Independent State, Netanyahu Confirms

South Africa crush India by 76 runs in T20 World Cup Super Eight clash to announce title intent with authority

“Wanted: Walking Commute to Wine Openings—Why Aussies Are Googling ‘How to Become a Real Estate Agent’ 37,000 Times a Month”

Trent On Toast? Real Madrid’s Red-Hot Debut, Fumbled Penalty & Al‑Hilal Holding Their Own

“AFL Freaked Over 10-Year Contracts as West Coast’s Harley Reid Rages Interest”

Flare-ups and Flag-Fouls: WNBA Dishes Fines After Fever-Sun Turns Into Hardwood Havoc

Cummins Cracks the Whip: Australia to Hit ‘Reset’ After WTC Final Fiasco