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Origin referee finds peace hosting weddings in Sunshine Coast hinterland

Former State of Origin referee Eddie Ward has gone from defusing fisticuffs to running a tranquil wedding venue.
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Eddie Ward in front of one of two dams open to the public on his Palmwoods property.

It's been 100 years since front fences were banned in Canberra — but that's not the only quirky ACT law

Newcomers to Canberra are often struck by the absence of front fences, which is the result of just one of the obscure rules in place in the nation's capital.
A welcome to Canberra, Australia's capital sign with graffiti below reading "of weird rules".

Don't be shy now. You think you know it all? Prove it. Let's play … HARD!

Oh, you're back? Something to prove after last week's effort? Let's see what you've got.
Tom Gleeson standing with his arms crossed and a serious look on his face. The Hard Quiz has been added behind his head

analysis:Prince George's life has been decided for him — and William knows exactly what he's going through

During the UEFA Euro final the whole world saw the warmth of Prince William and Prince George's relationship. In a family fractured with discord and burdened with ill-health, this was a tonic.
Prince George of Wales and Prince William hug each other in the box of a soccer stadium

Ray Reardon, the six-time world snooker champion known as 'Dracula', dies aged 91

The six-time world snooker champion's death followed a battle with cancer, his wife says.
A man with a widow's peak lines up a shot on a pool table.

Kerry always wanted to be a mum. Being a single grazier didn't stop her from having IVF babies

It was Kerry O'Sullivan's goal to run the family's 36,000-hectare cattle property, but her other dream was to be a mum. She watched on as her close friends became mothers, but at 35 she still hadn't met the right person.
A woman wearing a hat smiling next to a fence with a toddler sitting on the fence and a baby on her hip

How a British outsider became the talk of this remote mining town

Ted Blakeley came to Tom Price to help babysit his grandchild. Eight years later his coffee van is one of the most popular joints in town.
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A middle aged man in a wide-brim hat poses for a photo behind his coffee van.

Hospitals can be grim, but a vision-impaired artist is making his critical care ward a brighter place

As Chris Vines battles the side effects of surviving cancer three times, including losing vision in his left eye, the sketch artist is using his lifelong passion to bring joy to others.
A man sits hooked up to a dialysis machine holding a sketch of an emu

analysis:Andrew McCarthy looks back on what it was like to be named a member of the 1980s 'Brat Pack'. It ruined him

I dived with glee back into a cherished chapter of my youth with the documentary Brats, made by former teen star Andrew McCarthy about the 1980s rise of teen movies and their young talents who came to be known as the Brat Pack.
The cast of 1985 movie St Elmo's Fire sitting around a table

Old-school sign painter battles against computers to keep lost art alive

The craft of sign painting has taken a hit in the digital era but painters like Dave Johnson say computers cannot replicate the charm of hand-produced pieces.
Dave holding a brush, standing in front of the large cowboy he painted.

This young mum was in crisis. She says one routine 'completely changed the trajectory of my life'

For Kuku Yalanji woman Georgia Weir, running became a way to manage the impacts of trauma that she'd battled for much of her life. Now she's keen to share its incredible impact with as many people as she can.
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Georgia Weir, in black hoodie with long brown hair tied up, smiles. Body of water and green hills are behind her.

Weekly news quiz: Emmy's big nod to Shōgun, Trump's lifesaver and a Djokovic loss

It's time to test your knowledge about the news of the week. 
Composite imape of the Shogun, Donald Trump shielded by a woman and Novak Djokovic looking sad.

feel good:Centenarians celebrating their 100th birthday together share words of advice for younger Australians

A group of five centenarians celebrate their milestone 100th birthday together with family and friends at a nursing home at Walkerville in Adelaide's north east. 
Two women smile while celebrating.

Italian journalist fined $8k for 'body-shaming' Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

An Italian journalist is ordered to pay damages for social media posts reacting to a complaint by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni about mocking her height.
Two smiling white men in suits flank a shorter woman in a pale blue suit, against a dark blue background.

How cold is it in Queensland? Enough to wear socks under the sandals

It has done everything but snow in Queensland as a 100-year-old record tumbles in the state's far north.
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a close up image of sandals with socks underneath at the beach

Evie, Mo and Otis died in the MH17 tragedy. This is how their parents are remembering them

The Australian children were killed when flight MH17 was shot down. Ten years on, their parents reveal how they found hope and peace since the tragedy.
Evie, Mo and Otis Maslin. Date unknown.

Performers in trapeze showcase for over 50s say they're fitter now than at 20

After watching his children do gymnastics from the sidelines, George decided to join an adult class. Ten years on, he's performing exercises he never thought he would be able to do. 
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'It was like a bomb': How the Boxing Day tsunami unfolded 20 years ago

As the sun crested the horizon on Boxing Day 20 years ago, these Australians holidaying in Thailand had no idea their lives were about to be engulfed by chaos. This is what they remember about that day.
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A video still of a tsunami wave coming over a wall and sending up a big spray of water. The blue ocean is in the background

Trump rally hero: 'It all happened so fast'

A Pennsylvanian Republican congressional candidate, Rico Elmore, witnessed the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life and then helped the individuals who were shot. He speaks with 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson about that day.
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From Princess Catherine to Margot Robbie, see the famous faces who flocked to Wimbledon

Wimbledon is known for being one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world — and for pulling a star-studded crowd. Here's who was spotted sitting courtside.
Princess Catherine smiles courtside at Wimbledon in a purple dress

These conspiracy believers thought vaccines were used to control us before something changed their minds

Four former conspiracy theorists held beliefs that governed almost every aspect of their lives. Then, for each of them, a powerful trigger made them change their minds. Their stories offer insight into life inside the rabbit hole — and hope for escaping it.
Joel Hill, with bald head and black t-shirt, smiles sitting at wooden table with grass and green bushes behind him.

Thinking about yoga? Here's what to ask yourself when searching for a style

Yoga in Australia has evolved from traditional styles into a studio culture with plenty of choices, which means finding the right one can be tricky.
the back of a woman in an elbow stand with knees bent and legs intertwined. she wears an indigo singlet and pink leggings

This massive woolshed is crumbling after decades of disuse. Volunteers fear it will be lost in the next big storm

Toganmain, in the New South Wales Riverina, is regarded as one of Australia's most significant woolsheds, and holds the record for the most sheep shorn in a single month. But the woolshed is at risk of being lost.
An old metal building

Weekly news quiz: Record-breaking lions, Australia's Olympic track and a stinky planet

Think you can beat this week's news quiz? Test yourself!
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Composite photo of a lion, Jessica Mauboy and a blue planet.

'Raised on fantasies': How Japan's global image morphed from military empire to pop culture superpower

A look into the transformative journey of Japanese anime from World War II propaganda reels to today's billion-dollar, Pokemon-filled world.
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