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GRIM REALITY: Australia has now recorded more than 10,000 deaths with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Picture: FILE

The average of 50 deaths per day would be equivalent to a passenger bus crashing and killing every passenger on board every single day.

Australia passed a grim COVID-19 milestone over the weekend

Looking down at the turf farms around Wilberforce and Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury region, north west of Sydney, on Sunday, July 3. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook

Harrowing images as the NSW floods crisis grows

Resilient: Hayley Linea moved to Camden with her children Poppy Hallack, 5, and Luke hallack, 8, earlier this year. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Roads cut off, hundreds of residents evacuated, businesses underwater - flood devastation has returned to south west Sydney.

Devastation returns in fourth flood of year

Formerly of Cedar Grove, AK has journeyed to Ukraine to help the people of the war-torn country. Picture supplied.

A local man has taken it upon himself to help the people of Ukraine.

'Morally bound' to help: AK's mission to Ukraine

The Windsor Bridge is submerged under floodwater from the swollen Hawkesbury River, in Windsor, north west of Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

See the devastating footage of floods impacting across NSW

A local takes a photo of a road inundated by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

It's the fourth time in just six months that the lower lying areas in our busy little town in south west Sydney have been inundated with floodwaters.

Community spirit swells as flood waters rise - again

Locals save furniture from a house threatened by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney,. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas 

Winds and rains impacted the NSW across the weekend.

20 moments that showcase the wild weather across NSW

'Morally bound' to help

A 35-year-old man has been jailed for killing his 24-week-old son.

Qld baby killer 'should get payback spear'

Master Chef recruiters Katie Ross and Peter Adamidis were on the lookout for potential talent.

The popular event has not been held since 2019 because of COVID.

Scenic Rim Eat Local Week topped off with party in the paddock

Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

I even have my own Hellfire Club t-shirt as worn here by characters, Mike and Dustin. Picture: Netflix

If you often find yourself looking back fondly on the shows of your youth, then this one is for you.

There are 'Stranger Things' to be obsessed with

A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

The Conversation's 2022-23 forecasting survey predicts an increase in the Reserve Bank's cash rate.

Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel

Spacey Jane mine the anxiety of the times on album two

Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody

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NSW north braces for floods amid warnings

Police have charged two women with grievous bodily harm for allegedly leaving a child on a bus.

Qld women charged over child left on bus

Author: Former detective Kristi McVee will release her book Operation KidSafe - A detectives guide to child abuse prevention in mid-July. Picture: supplied.

"Everything I have been through is for this purpose - to help parents".

'My life's mission': former detective's guide to prevent child abuse

Authorities have moved about 20 detainees from a youth detention centre in Perth to an adult jail.

Disruptive WA youths moved to adult jail

Much of Australia appears set for a wetter than average winter and spring, the weather bureau says.

Signs firm for soggy winter, spring: BoM

Karen McGill has worked with Sibelco since 1998. Photo supplied

A Sibelco staffer has spoken out as the North Stradbroke Island Workers Assistance Scheme comes to an end on June 30.

'Manifestly flawed': Remaining Sibelco workers lose out as support deadline passes

Bowman MP Henry Pike will leave the Redlands for the new federal Labor Government's first parliamentary sitting in Canberra at the end of July. Picture supplied.

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Bowman MP Henry Pike is off to Canberra this month for the first parliamentary session of the new government.

Pike off to parliament

Boat trips explore Coochiemudlo's seaward mangroves at the Coochiemudlo Island Mangrove Festival. Picture supplied.

Coochiemudlo Island's native mangrove forests will be celebrated next week for the annual Mangrove festival.

Explore Coochiemudlo mangroves in festival

Deine Mariner was one of five Seagulls players to cross the stripe in a 28-14 win over Norths Devils. Photo by Jim OReilly

Wynnum-Manly Seagulls have jumped into third on the Hostplus Cup after downing Norths Devils away from home.

Seagulls cement top four credentials with away win

Justin Norris caught a healthy fifty-three cm flathead at Raby Bay as Michael des David reports on this weeks fishing conditions.

The anglers who fished offshore managed to catch good fish with the small day tides allowing for more drifting time over the reefs.

Fishing on for school holidays

Red Devils' Ben Njie scored his second goal within the week for Redlands United to seal the win over SWQ Thunder. Picture by Ray Gardner.

Redlands United have stolen the top spot on the FQPL1 ladder after continuing good form on a drizzly Saturday evening during a scrappy battle against South West Queensland Thunder at Cleveland's Compass Grounds.

Win puts Redlands United back on top

Five students from the Ashfield Ballet School in Capalaba are heading to the ATOD national scholarships. Picture supplied.

Bayside dancers are celebrating their success at state scholarships and preparing for national competition after two years of COVID interruptions.

Redland dancers take the national stage

RACQ fuel price expert Dr Ian Jeffreys recommends motorists take advantage of low prices expected this week.

Fuel prices in the Redlands are set to be lower this week.

Motorists advised to capitalise on fuel price dip

Rachel Boreham and Dekan Westerberg welcomed baby boy Kaelyn Maysen in last week's baby boom at Mater Private Hospital Redland. Picture supplied.

Mater Private Hospital Redland experienced a rare baby boom last week with a record five bayside babies delivered in under 10 hours.

Redland baby boom: 5 bubs in 10 hours

RedCity Roar Simple Promo Co women star Jaylen Cooper nailed six from ten of her three point attempts. Picture by B.rad Sports Photography.

Two games in two days for RedCity Roar men and women's teams led to triumphant defeats and heartbreaking losses for both sides last weekend.

Roar split results in double headers

Mayor Karen Williams will take unpaid leave until her drink driving charge is dealt with in court and (inset) damage at the car crash site in Cleveland.

Mayor Karen Williams will take leave from the city's top job until her matter is dealt with in court.

Mayor receives death threats after budget day crash

Mayor Karen Williams will take unpaid leave until her drink driving charge is dealt with in court. 

Cr Adelia Berridge will move a motion against embattled Mayor Karen Williams at Redland City Council meeting on July 20.

Councillor to move motion of no confidence against embattled Mayor

A/Executive Director Anne Coccetti and Consumer Advisor Warren Stubbs
cut the birthday cake as part of staff celebrations. Picture supplied.

Redland Hospital staff stepped back in time last week to celebrate 35 years of providing health care to the bayside community with an 80s themed dress up day.

Redland Hospital turns 35

Redland Bay band Beddy Rays have continued their meteoric rise, announcing a national tour to support their debut album. Picture supplied.

Later this year, the band will play Brisbane's Princess Theatre and Falls Music and Arts Festival, a major multi-day music festival held annually in Lorne, Byron Bay and Fremantle.
"It honestly doesn't feel real in a way because it sort of feels like it's happened overnight," said lead guitarist Lewis Mckenna.

Redland Bay band's meteoric rise

Thousands have signed petitions calling for Redlands Mayor Karen Williams to be sacked.

Decision should come before court date

NEW JOB: Thornlands mum Bianca Stubbs went from teaching to real estate in search of a career change. Picture: supplied.

After teaching primary school students for 18 years, a Thornlands mum looking for a change turned to real estate and has never looked back.

Mum's career switch from classrooms to houses

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Your Say: Redland readers' letters Opinions on the mayor's next step and Rail Fail Political hoohah

Donna Cairns is being remembered for her dedicated leadership at Muddies Cricket Club after passing away last month. Photo supplied

Long-serving Muddies Cricket Club president Donna Cairns is being remembered for her dedicated leadership and youth advocacy.

Youth advocate Cairns remembered

Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Home owners can expect another hit to their mortgage as interest rates have again been lifted.

Rate rises and international travel spats

Then-PM Scott Morrison visited the Norco factory in Lismore after it was damaged by the floods.

Unions urge support for Lismore workers

People should consider wearing masks in indoor crowded places, Professor Nicola Spurrier says.

No mask mandate in SA as virus cases rise

Victorian burger store chain Burgertory says it will offer staff a portion of its profits.