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Evictions raise concern over shortage of social housing in Cairns

The residents of short-term accommodation in Cairns West may struggle to find affordable housing after the complex they call home is shut down next month.



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Domestic violence cases have dropped in this region. Here's why it's a concern

A drop in the number of domestic violence incidents reported in the NSW Central West in recent months sparks concern at a local support service.




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English Premier League game postponed because of coronavirus concerns

The English Premier League postpones the Manchester City-Arsenal blockbuster "as a precautionary measure" due to the coronavirus outbreak, as Gunners players go into a fortnight of self-isolation.




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Extinction Rebellion protesters in Melbourne CBD accused of brushing off disability concerns

Extinction Rebellion protesters say they will take on board concerns that their demonstrations are disproportionately affecting people with disabilities, as police use power tools to separate activists in Melbourne and Brisbane.




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Concern for Eton orchids during cold snap

If Heinz Eichhorn's greenhouse was a canvas, you would usually find it splashed with a sea of colour. But following the recent cold snap in the region a number of Heinz's 6,000 orchids have lost their flowers.




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Bendigo Muslims concerned about anti-mosque sentiment

What began as a small campaign protesting against the proposed Bendigo mosque has gained the support of far-right anti-Islamic groups, spilling from social media to the streets and into a council meeting. Four Muslims from Bendigo talk about how it has affected them.




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Concern over Indonesia's ability to control COVID-19 outbreak

There are questions around Indonesia's coronavirus death toll following reports thousands of people have died with COVID-19 symptoms but not recorded as victims of the disease.



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Growing concerns for Australian Academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert, held in Iranian prison

Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who continues to be held in an Iranian prison throughout this pandemic, despite more than 85,000 prisoners being temporarily released in Iran.



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Murray cod fish kills 'every week' have graziers concerned about depleted state of lower Darling River

As heated debate about water policy continues, native fish are continuing to die in the lower Darling River in shrinking residual pools.




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Victorian pork producer wary of African swine fever but butcher says local consumers not concerned

The green hills of south-west Victoria couldn't be further from the latest outbreak of the highly contagious viral disease African swine fever (ASF) in Timor-Leste, but pork producer Xavier Meade isn't taking any chances.




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One of WA's oldest banks is closing its doors and locals are concerned more services could follow

While the cash economy is dwindling, small businesses still need somewhere to deposit their coins but where do you take them when your local bank branch closes?





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Sydney news: Murder charge expected in high-rise death, concerns over missing backpacker delay

MORNING BRIEFING: The ex-girlfriend of a woman who fell to her death from a Sydney apartment block is expected to be charged with her murder, while a backpacker says the alarm about Theo Hayez's disappearance should have been raised much earlier.




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Stirling East Primary School students Noah and Gemma are concerned about the river system.




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SA parents raise concerns after students post sexually explicit clips on TikTok

Parents raise concerns after videos emerge of school students simulating sexually explicit acts on a popular social media platform. Many of the videos are filmed on school grounds, with students in uniform.





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Face and eye tracking tech, the answer to teachers' engagement level concerns?

Australian scientists develop a tool that could help students learn better in the virtual classroom, as remote education during the coronavirus pandemic highlights issues with current methods.




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Gayle's Law loophole, allowing nurses to see patients alone, draws concern from union

The nurses' union says a law requiring remote health workers to be accompanied when going on unscheduled or after-hours callouts is being undermined by the State Government.



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Widower shares pride in murdered wife's legacy, but is concerned Gayle's Law does not go far enough

The husband of murdered outback nurse Gayle Woodford says new protections for nurses named in her honour are necessary, but is worried healthcare workers could still be at risk.




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PFAS discovery in fish and water near Mackay Airport leads to concern for children's health

A north Queensland mother is worried for the health of her children after PFAS was found in fish and water samples taken near their Mackay property.




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Commercial fisherman Ross Miller, 90, still building prawn trawlers, despite concerns about industry's future

Ross Miller has no intention of putting the rod into the rack. Instead, he is building another prawn trawler as a legacy to his son.





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Water deficiency triggers government intervention on WA's south coast amid animal welfare concerns

The Western Australia State Government will now supply water to affected farms where, in some cases, record-low rainfall has persisted, and damaging floods in early 2017 were the last significant rainfall event.




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Tasmanian tour operator oversight policy raises concerns about accountability for licence breaches

As Tasmania lures more tourists with its wilderness charms, there are fears the method of holding tour operators accountable for licence breaches in precious wilderness areas is not up to the task.




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Planned dig at George Augustus Robinson historical site sparks Aboriginal concerns

An archaeological excavation is approved at the site where one of Tasmania's most divisive colonial figures once lived, sparking concerns Aboriginal "spirits" will be disturbed by the dig.




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Rock lobster fishers in South Australia concerned over Western Australia's Government quota plans

South Australia's fishing industry is "banding together" to make sure the WA Government's plan to take control of a portion of the rock lobster catch does not also happen in its state.



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Nuclear waste site selection process triggers mental health concerns, business boycotts and division, FOI documents reveal

FOI documents also reveal the Federal Government knows the process is creating division in small towns and causing some businesses to be boycotted.




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CASA has 'no concerns' with Regional Express Airlines plane safety following claims of rust on engine

Regional Express Airlines says a video of what is claimed to be a rusty propeller shaft on one of its planes does not actually show corrosion, with CASA saying it had "no current issues" with the safety of Rex aircraft.




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Coastal Gippsland residents raise concerns about Star of the South, Australia's largest wind farm

An offshore wind farm proposed for regional Victoria will power almost a fifth of the state's electrical needs, but coastal residents says they are concerned about rising costs and fishing exclusion zones.




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Kangaroo pet food culling program to remain in Victoria, but red tape has farmers concerned

Victoria finally has a permanent kangaroo pet food program, but farmers are concerned red tape will result in carcasses left to rot in paddocks.




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Chunxing's Latrobe Valley battery recycling plant plan prompts concerns about lead emissions

A proposal to build a lead battery smelter in the Latrobe Valley has sparked health concerns among the local community. The nearest house is little more than a kilometre from the site, as is a school.




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Concerns conditions on Charles Sturt University's registration will damage student credibility

Concerns are raised about Charles Sturt University's spending priorities and credibility after a number of conditions were attached to the facility's registration.




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Scientists raise concerns with National Carp Control Plan using herpes virus

Australian aquatic ecologists say the National Carp Control Plan falls short on safety and efficacy as the deadline for advice to Federal Government approaches.




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Cotton farmers offer up water entitlements as concerns mount over state of Murray-Darling rivers

A group of Barwon-Darling farmers have offered to sell their water entitlements at a value which would encourage new owners "not to grow cotton".




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Farmers slam controversial Victorian solar decision as 'gutless' with community concerns 'ignored'

The Government believes the projects will create more than 600 jobs and generate enough clean energy to power more than 80,000 homes, while farmers have labelled the decision as "gutless".




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Carp herpes virus recommendation expected by Christmas, despite lingering concerns

Recommendations will be put to the Federal Government before Christmas over whether or not to release a herpes virus to control carp numbers, a potential move described as "reckless" by some commercial fishers.




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Asian barramundi whole-fish imports spark biosecurity concern for local farms free of diseases

Australias largest barramundi farm is calling for a halt in whole-fish imports from Asia not because around 60 per cent is imported, but for biosecurity reasons.




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Under 35s are less concerned about COVID-19 and expect their lives to return to normal sooner, says GlobalData

Younger consumers in the UK feel more optimistic than those over 35 and are likely to be more willing to embrace the lockdown loosening when it happens. Retailers will be eager to bring shoppers back into their stores after weeks of being closed and those targeting younger consumers are likely to see footfall return more quickly than players aimed at the more cautious over 35s, says GlobalData, the data and analytics company.




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'Fake doctor' Shyam Acharya allowed to continue work despite fraud concerns, inquiry told

A fake doctor working at a Sydney hospital was detected as a fraud but allowed to continue working in the health system, an independent inquiry is told.




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Beef Australia 2018: Industry uses virtual reality to address consumer concerns about environment and animal welfare

The growing demand for transparency and ethically, socially and environmentally sustainable food is one of the hot topics at Beef Australia 2018.




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Rideshare safety concerns with 'lifts for cash' offered on social media

Taxis and the rideshare industry warn of the dangers of underground "lifts for cash" advertised on social media.




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New Single Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" By Annemarie Picerno On Bongo Boy Records

A Pure, Emotional Delivery Complimented By A Folk Arrangement With Mandolin And Acoustic Guitars, And Sweeping Traditional Country Vocal Harmonies On Her Favorite Dolly Parton Classic!





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Summer concerts at Hudson Gardens canceled over coronavirus concerns

Hudson Gardens has hosted concerts every summer since 1999.




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Colorado Democrats “cautiously optimistic” about “safer at home,” despite concerns over rollout

When some of Colorado's Democratic lawmakers found out about Gov. Jared Polis's decision not to extend the state's coronavirus stay-at-home order and instead allow certain types of businesses to soon begin reopening, they were frustrated.




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New Single Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" By Annemarie Picerno On Bongo Boy Records

A Pure, Emotional Delivery Complimented By A Folk Arrangement With Mandolin And Acoustic Guitars, And Sweeping Traditional Country Vocal Harmonies On Her Favorite Dolly Parton Classic!




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Denver businesses caught between economic realities and health concerns as they weigh reopening

On Saturday, a host of Denver businesses — from clothing stores to hair salons — will open their doors for the first time in nearly two months as Mayor Michael Hancock’s stay-at-home order expires.




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Denver businesses caught between economic realities and health concerns as they weigh reopening

On Saturday, a host of Denver businesses — from clothing stores to hair salons — will open their doors for the first time in nearly two months as Mayor Michael Hancock’s stay-at-home order expires.




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Why Oprah Is Concerned About Black People And COVID-19



She spoke on NBC’s ‘TODAY’ about her own health scare.




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J. August Richards On Concerns He'll Be Typecasted



He recently went public about his sexual orientation.