A pub left to decay in an Australian ghost town is preparing to open its doors again. But will a cold stubby and the name recognition offered by the Betoota Advocate be enough to entice people to leave the main drag and pay it a visit?
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Unhappy campers lose tens of thousands of dollars as retro manufacturer heads to court
The travel dreams of dozens of Australians are left in tatters after a retro camper-maker goes into voluntary administration owing $3.5 million to investors and customers around the world.
Police stopping and photographing kids on the streets 'illegal', say civil libertarians
The Mount Isa operation, which has seen hundreds of children intercepted in three weeks, should be stopped, says Queensland’s Civil Liberties Council. But politicians are suggesting the initiative could be expanded to other regional cities such as Cairns.
Boredom blamed for drug scourge in small Queensland town
Drugs have become a major problem in St George since a work-for-the-dole program was scrapped a decade ago and residents are now asking for a new employment scheme.
Sky's the limit for Aussie teenage drone racing world champion
Thomas Bitmatta was a drone racing world title champion when he graduated from high school last year and now wants to land a career in the high-flying sport.
Federal coalition MPs push for 45-minute fast rail from Sunshine Coast to Brisbane
Queensland Federal Coalition MPs are hopeful their shortlisted proposal for a fast rail project between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast will receive federal funding
Steep learning curve for husband-wife teachers at remote school
Husband-and-wife teachers are ready to head back to an isolated Cape York community despite experiencing three of the most challenging months of their careers.
Rusty the dog homeward-bound after 1,500 km cross-country odyssey
The little dog that made a big 1,500 kilometre journey from Queensland to South Australia after hitching a ride on a truck, will make the trek home next week.
Former Wallabies star George Smith arrested over alleged assault in Japan
The Wallabies great, who played 111 Tests for Australia, is charged with robbery resulting in bodily injury after he allegedly ran away without paying a cab fare on New Year’s Eve.
The moment police stop a car driving down a Brisbane pedestrian boardwalk
Surveillance camera footage shows the allegedly drunk and unlicensed woman driving down the busy boardwalk of South Bank for hundreds of metres, passing pedestrians and cyclists.