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Veterinary science may hold lessons for the pandemic

Coronaviruses are well-studied in animals. What lessons does veterinary medicine have for this pandemic?




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Shearing the old-fashioned way, sharing stories sparks conversation about mental health and suicide

A group of shearers tired of losing loved ones to suicide hope that, by sharing their stories, they can spark a broader conversation about mental health in regional areas.




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Around 12 tonnes of golden perch allegedly taken illegally from Darling River near Menindee

A 36-year-old man is arrested and charged for illegally taking and selling 12 tonnes of golden perch from the Darling River over a 20-month period.




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'Slap on the wrist' for illegal fisherman accused of taking 12 tonnes of golden perch from Darling River

A commercial fisher has been fined $15,000 and had his boat confiscated after pleading guilty to seven charges of illegal fishing in the Darling River.



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Ausgold looks to raise $1.15m for Katanning project

Western Australian gold explorer Ausgold is launching a capital raising effort, which it says will facilitate further expansion of its Katanning project.
























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Collingwood footballer told police he struck in "anger" in Albany nightclub altercation

A Collingwood footballer admitted to police hours after his arrest that he punched a man out of 'anger' following an earlier altercation outside a nightclub. The trial of Magpies defender Marley Williams in the District Court in his home town of Albany, on WA's South Coast, was this morning played the accused's initial interview with police. Williams is charged with grievous bodily harm, after punching then 29-year-old Matthew Robertson outside the Studio 146 nightclub in December 2012.




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129-year-old Hillston Spectator's future in doubt as editor eyes retirement after 60 years

Pat O'Sullivan took over the Hillston Spectator from his dad more than 60 years ago. But now, with his garden calling, the publication could be at risk of folding.




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NSW police arrest husband over Roxlyn Bowie suspected murder cold case

John Bowie is arrested in Brisbane over the suspected murder of his wife Roxlyn, who disappeared from their home in Walgett in northern New South Wales in 1982.




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'Absolutely' take this seriously: WA residents told to prepare for storm packing gale-force winds

One of the year's strongest cold fronts is bearing down on Perth and the south-west of the state today, as residents are urged to secure their homes. and prepare for gale-force winds.





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Digging up hidden history of Chinese gold mining on North Coast beaches

Some historians believe the White Australia policy played a part in covering over the early history of Chinese miners in Australia.



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Teen girl 'humiliated' after errant police strip search at Splendour in the Grass, inquiry told

A 16-year-old girl tells an inquiry she can no longer trust police after she was subjected to a strip search at the Splendour in the Grass music festival when a sniffer dog falsely detected drugs on her.




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'We all have to adapt': Meet the vets, young and old, who plan to make Anzac Day special

From phoning war widows and having a chat to ease isolation, to walking a service dog down the driveway, younger veterans are finding creative ways to make this Anzac Day count.




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'Frightening prospect': Tweed blames influx of Gold Coasters for parking closures

The shire's mayor says with more than 500,000 people from the Gold Coast having their beaches closed and all descending on the Tweed, it is a "pretty frightening prospect for our community".




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With Gold Coast beaches set to reopen, mayor calls for comeback of restaurants and cafes

As beaches reopen on the Gold Coast, mayor Tom Tate has called on the Federal Government to allow the "gradual" return of the city's crippled hospitality industry.



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Gold Coast man and his stubborn golden retriever go viral — again

What started out as a routine walk of the neighbourhood has ended in a viral video when Mike Cook's golden retriever Elsie "wasn't in the mood for walking".





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Mother charged over alleged serious assault of her 3-week-old daughter

An infant baby girl is recovering in a Queensland hospital with life threating injuries after allegedly being assaulted by her mother last month.




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The country soldier, his donkey, and his plans to help others like him

Army veteran Johnny Hoarau is well known for rescuing donkeys and horses, and says caring for the animals gives him a purpose and them a home.




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Cold snap to send shivers across Queensland

Cooler-than-average temperatures are likely to be felt in southern and central Queensland from today as a cold front works its way through the state.




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'We need to party': Can the Gold Coast be trusted with eased restrictions?

Queensland authorities question if the coastal city could return to its usual way of life too soon, after allowing beaches to open and people to picnic.




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Cold snap breaks 30-year-old record in southern Queensland

A cold front sweeps across southern Queensland, bringing record low temperatures to the outback in an icy blast that will remain until next week.




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Chilly start in Queensland as relaxed coronavirus restrictions kick in with cold snap

Some Queensland residents may find it too cold to enjoy the relaxed coronavirus restrictions that start today, as temperatures across in some areas in the state's south drop below zero.




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Dog owners angry they were sold puppies with genetic conditions

A dog breeder on Queensland's Sunshine Coast accused of selling puppies with genetic conditions says dogs are living creatures and don't come with guarantees — and she's backed by the RSPCA.




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How 'a strange summer' has changed the Gold Coast's relationship with its beaches

What have flash floods, bushfires and a pandemic taught the Gold Coast about its relationship with its beaches?




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How to hold a kid's birthday party while social distancing

Friends, cake, presents and games are all essential experiences for a kid's birthday party, but in recent times these celebrations have been a casualty. One mum shares how she's throwing her son a virtual birthday party.




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Gold Coast fodder farm to help sick and injured koalas and native wildlife

New funding will help a Nerang-based conservation group to build a 'fodder farm' for recovering wildlife.




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'$3m lost in 48 hours': Gold Coast tradies fear job rate about to 'fall off a cliff'

Gold Coast builders have backed calls for urgent industry stimulus measures and say restoring confidence is the key to saving the local construction sector.




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12 Golden Greats

A classic debut album of grown-up country swing and rollicking good times from The Junes



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