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She Spun the World: The Unbelievable Story of the Hula Hoop Queen

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Imagine a young woman in Sydney, surrounded by laughter as crowds of Aussies spin bamboo rings…

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Mitchelton Sports Round-Up Highlights School Results
by Mitchelton Today
Mt Maria College in Mitchelton recorded a series of sporting results across basketball, volleyball and rugby league […]
NAPLAN 2025 Shows Performance Movement For Leading Ascot School
by Ascot News
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School in Ascot recorded strong NAPLAN outcomes in 2025, although its Year 5 and Year 9 […]
Local Bowls Star Lifts Everton Park Spirit With Breakthrough Year
by Mitchelton Today
Everton Park marked a proud moment for local sport when Shane Hinsch rose from the community green to a top four finish […]
Operation Xray Nightfury: Zillmere Chase Among Key Arrests in North Brisbane Crackdown
by Aspley News
A dramatic backyard chase through Zillmere, in which an alleged offender was found hiding in a toybox, was one of the […]
Have a Look at Wilston's Iconic Landmark, The Oakleigh House
by Wilston Grange News
Located at 17 Murray Street, Wilston, Oakleigh House has been an important landmark in the suburb for several years. […]

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South Bank Schools Earn Dual Spots In NAPLAN 2025 Rankings
by South Bank News
South Bank strengthened its reputation as a high-performing education zone as its key schools again placed in […]
QUT Team Supports Predictive Maintenance System for Story Bridge
by Kangaroo Point News
A QUT research team is backing predictive structural monitoring for the Story Bridge in Kangaroo Point to help extend […]
Iconic Hotel Terminus Set for Mid-2026 Return After Major Transformation
by South Bank News
A long-standing corner of South Brisbane is preparing for a carefully staged return. Ghanem Group Hospitality is […]
Brisbane Writer Takes Disney to Court over Alleged Similarities in Indiana Jones Film
by South Bank News
A Brisbane author, also a former QUT tutor, has launched a copyright lawsuit against Disney, alleging the most recent […]
Inner City Brisbane Area Sports Results - Nov 28-30
by Kangaroo Point News
Sat, Nov 29, 2025 (IKON Park, Melbourne • Wurundjeri) – NAB AFLW – Women – Grand Final • North Melbourne […]

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Local Bequest Powers $5k Award for Macgregor Student
by Robertson News
The Macgregor community has rallied around a local student by providing a fully funded $5,000 scholarship that ensures […]
Durack School Waits as Olympic Preparation Project Falls Behind Schedule
by Forest Lake News
Families in Durack are still waiting for work to begin on a major school sports project that is meant to boost student […]
NAPLAN Results Lift For Sunnybank Hills And Eight Mile Plains
by Sunnybank Hills News
Year 5 NAPLAN data shows above-average improvement for schools in Sunnybank Hills and Eight Mile Plains, with Sunnybank […]
Forest Lake Dog Owners Urged to Vie for National Glory and $20,000 Prize
by Forest Lake News
Forest Lake dog owners have a golden opportunity to showcase their four-legged best mates on the national stage as the […]
The Coles Team Member Turning His Paychecks Into a Lifeline for Karachi’s Children
by Sunnybank Hills News
Muhammad Ahmed starts most mornings long before sunrise. By the time he arrives at the Coles quality-assurance facility […]

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Caboolture Man Burns Breakfast but Lands Million-Dollar Windfall
by Caboolture Today
A Caboolture resident turned a routine morning of cooking breakfast into a life-changing event after claiming a […]
Burpengary Scorer Set For Ashes Appointment
by Caboolture Today
A Burpengary local has been appointed to the scoring team for the Ashes Test match at the Gabba, marking his first […]
Rotary Club Funding Secures New Year’s Eve Event in Bribie
by Caboolture Today
A community organisation on Bribie has secured multi-year support to continue delivering the island’s annual New […]
Property Market Snapshot for Samford Valley
by Samford Valley News
COMPARISON OF SALES Recent sales in Samford Valley highlight the wide price range across the suburb’s acreage […]
Samford Valley Residents Eligible for $80k Grants as Heatwave Hits
by Samford Valley News
Samford Valley homeowners facing expensive repairs from structural storm damage can now access grants of up to $80,000 […]

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Hemmant Riverfront Set for Major Change with New Marina Village
by Morningside News
A Hemmant industrial site is set to transform into a high-tech riverside village under a new proposal that combines […]
Sail Brisbane 2025 Heads to Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron With Strong Local Focus
by Manly Today
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is set to host a major multi-class sailing event that brings young sailors, elite […]
Martial Arts Champions Recognised In Mackenzie
by Carindale News
More than 35 Shaolin Kempo students competed in Mackenzie as the dojo hosted its tournament, marking the first time the […]
Planning Adjustments Aim to Unlock More Homes in Morningside
by Morningside News
Proposed updates to planning rules affecting Brisbane’s low-medium density residential areas would impact parts of […]
Roof Repair Scam Reports Emerge After Manly West Approach
by Manly Today
Police have issued an alert after a Manly West resident reported an unsolicited offer for roof work linked to a series […]

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