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News An unsent SMS, a message on a tractor, a poem – needless to say, wills of the 21st century are taking increasingly ridiculous forms.

Business A passion for creating handcrafted surfboards has guided a Coast father through a devastating family tragedy.

Offbeat Recent photos of Liam Hemsworth show the Hunger Games star has packed on some serious muscle, smashing old ideas about the sort of body achievable through a plant-based...

Offbeat US scientists have detailed a new state-of-the-art search for extraterrestrial intelligence – and the general public can join in.

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Offbeat Four separate Hollywood celebrities debuted big face tattoos in the past week alone. What on earth is going on?

Offbeat After a Russian teen claimed a 10-year-old boy impregnated her, a shocking confession on live TV has now turned the case on its head.

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Offbeat A man who has been working to prove the existence of a yowie at a tourism mecca says there has been a dramatic drop in sightings and he knows the reason why.

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Offbeat An Aussie mum asked for help online decorating a “weird” door in her new rental — instead the internet pleaded with her to “move out”.

Offbeat A mum has warned parents after claiming a cheap Kmart product led to her daughter developing a “horrible” infection. WARNING: Graphic

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Offbeat Rafael Nadal likes things a very particular way playing tennis, and the Spaniard is just as meticulous when he’s away from the court.

Offbeat Jennifer was thrilled to be moving in with her “brilliant” boyfriend – but when the removalists arrived, they brought shocking news.

Offbeat Social media was sent into chaos yesterday over the rumour that a Cadbury block was returning after eight years. Now we can confirm it.

Local Faces Plus he shares plenty of romantic advice and why he loves an Aussie wedding.

Offbeat The alleged president of a notorious Gold Coast bikie gang faced court for quite a strange reason.

News Sparks flew for this Old Koreelah couple as photos capture how close recent blaze came.

Offbeat The state of one Aussie parent’s car has left people appalled at it’s dirty state, with a car cleaning service describing it as “true carnage”.

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Fashion & Beauty Crocs and KFC have teamed up to launch a new footwear range and the shoes have already been spotted on street style stars at New York Fashion Week.

Offbeat We know there’s a demand for Macca’s secret Big Mac sauce after one bottle sold for $20,000, but someone is trying to sell three 50c tubs for a crazy price.

Dating February 14 can either be one of the most anticipated or unwanted days each year.

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Offbeat The widower was scammed into spending his entire life savings on a massive marble lion sculpture from China by a fake lover.

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