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Anzac biscuit expert Pam Wright has you covered, especially 'if the Queen happens to come'

For Country Women's Association secretary and cookery judge Pam Wright, whose uncle died a POW and whose father succumbed to his war injuries, Anzac biscuits mean more than just a delicious treat.



  • Food and Cooking
  • Community and Society
  • Unrest
  • Conflict and War
  • World War 2
  • World War 1
  • ANZAC Day

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'Calm before the storm': Expert's warning as coronavirus hits regional Qld unemployment

Unemployment in one Queensland region soars to more than double the state figure as an expert warns it's the 'calm before the storm'.




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Is your pet acting like a complete weirdo right now? An animal behaviour expert explains why

If you're watching your pet at home and wondering if they're acting a little bit strange, no, you're not going crazy — but they might be.




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All-points alert as echidna forces way into home

It's an open-and-shut case of home invasion as a wildlife carer captures Novak the beak-and-enter artist refusing to accept the "no entry" rule.





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Concert Review: Return to Forever

Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Jean Luc Ponty, Lennie White and Aussie Frank Gambale




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Concert Review: Back from the Mud

Jazzworx! Music Institute, plus special guest vocalist Melissa Western.




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Concert: The Doobie Brothers

The following reviews are from winners of our Best Seats in the City competition.




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Review of Neil Diamond's show in Perth

I may be still flushed with enthusiasm after seeing Neil Diamond at Perth Oval last night but I saw what, in the cold light of day, still feels like the best concert I've ever been to.




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Program diverting regional teenagers away from juvenile justice scores funding

Youth taking part in the Down The Track initiative can learn how to shear sheep, get a certificate in agriculture and can learn hospitality skills for at least another 12 months.




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Arlo Guthrie salutes father's legacy in commemorative concert

In musical circles, there's a mythical quality to that name, attached as it is to the father of American protest song, Woody Guthrie.




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Family secrets and the 'me' generation in Other Desert Cities

Explosive drama and long held grievances come home for Christmas in this stylish drama.




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James Blake crosses musical boundaries in Perth

James Blake brought is soulful electric music to the Astor




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Margaret Fulton, who inspired Australians to undertake culinary adventures, is dead at 94

Margaret Fulton, who inspired generations of Australians to think beyond bangers and mash, leaves a legacy of culinary flair.




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Two people confirmed dead in NSW bushfires after police find bodies on remote property

The remains of a 77-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman are found on a property destroyed in the bushfires which ripped through northern NSW earlier this week.




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Tasmania's coronavirus count to 36 as college takes aim at 'mixed and uncertain' official advice

Tasmania confirms eight more cases of coronavirus, bringing the state's tally to 36, as another college ends classroom teaching, citing "mixed and uncertain medical health advice within the community and from various public health authorities".




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Nigel's riverfront property dream turned into a nightmare, he says he just wants 'fair' compensation

Nigel Lazenby always dreamed of owning a house with river frontage, but that turned into a nightmare when a landslip wrecked his and other homes along the Tamar River in 2016. Now, Nigel is one of a group of owners who just want "fair" compensation.



  • Housing
  • Disasters and Accidents
  • Landslide
  • Government and Politics
  • House and Home
  • Community and Society
  • Urban Development and Planning

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Coronavirus alert for nursing homes in Tasmanian outbreak zone

Infection protocols are being checked at three Tasmanian nursing homes after contact tracing reveals a healthcare worker from an infected hospital has also worked shifts at three aged care facilities.




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We'll 'almost certainly' see another coronavirus spike. Will winter make it worse?

Experts say there's no evidence the weather has an impact on the spread of coronavirus — but with restrictions lifting, what you do when it's hot or cold outside might.






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Snowy Hydro 2.0 a costly white elephant that won't deliver, says energy expert

After taxpayers were promised Snowy Hydro 2.0 for $2 billion in four years, the project is now likely to cost five times that amount and take twice as long to be completed.




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Drought pushes graziers to seek greener pastures and buy additional properties

As the drought continues grazing families are confronted with decisions about whether to sell their stock and land. Some are taking a risk on buying a second property, carting livestock and young children hundreds of kilometres to keep their businesses alive.




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Ambitious bid to sell Perth Glory to a UK-based cryptocurrency group falls over

An ambitious and controversial plan by a London-based cryptocurrency group to buy A-League club Perth Glory has fallen through, with Football Federation Australia confirming the deal is off.




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From the start, the sale of Perth Glory to a buyer working out of a shed in Wales just didn't add up

After two weeks of grand schemes and "fake news" claims, a plan to sell Perth Glory to the London Football Exchange is over — but something did not seem right to begin with, writes Clint Thomas.




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Perth Glory draw 1-1 with Brisbane Roar, newcomers Western United beat Wellington Phoenix 1-0

Perth Glory are held to a draw thanks to a controversial extra-time equaliser by Robbie Fowler's Brisbane Roar in the west, as A-League newcomers Western United enjoy a winning debut with a 1-0 win over the Phoenix in Wellington.




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Organ donation a discussion Australian parents should have with their children, expert says

Chloe Myors died suddenly, but based on a candid discussion with their 11-year-old daughter before her death her parents decided to donate her organs.





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Man arrested after trying to flee police at rural property in Lara

A police officer suffers a serious injury to his hand after his unmarked vehicle is rammed by a man attempting to avoid arrest on a property at Lara, south-west of Melbourne.




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Melbourne City beats Western United, Perth Glory down Wellington Phoenix in A-League round three

Melbourne City beats Western United 2-1 in the season's second Victorian derby, while Perth Glory enjoy a win over Phoenix by the same scoreline in Wellington.





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Bert Hinkler's 'other' vehicle saved from scrapheap

The car that carried aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler through the streets of Brisbane in front of thousands of people almost 90 years ago will be restored to its former glory in Bundaberg.



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  • widebay
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  • Community and Society:History:All
  • Community and Society:History:Historians
  • Community and Society:History:20th Century
  • Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670
  • Australia:QLD:Bundaberg North 4670

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Queens of the outback photo gallery: Backstage at a desert drag show

Hours of meticulous preparation go into every appearance on stage.



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  • brokenhill
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  • Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880

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35 years building a green cocoon on an outback Queensland cattle property

On a cattle property near the outback Queensland town of Barcaldine, Jocelyn Chandler has created a spectacular green oasis with her own bare hands. Her garden has undergone a dramatic transformation since she and her husband bought the property in 1979, when there was just one mango tree, one kurrajong tree, and a couple of shrubs near the house.





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Expert says it's 'extremely unlikely' COVID-19 originated in Chinese lab

US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insist they've seen intelligence proving that the virus began in a lab in the Chinese city of Wuhan.



  • Health
  • Epidemics and Pandemics
  • Government and Politics

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Experts warn suicide rates could surge by up to 50 per cent this year

While Australia continues to flatten the curve in this COVID-19 pandemic, there are serious concerns for the mental wellbeing of Australians.




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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.



  • Prisons and Punishment
  • Health

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'Much more than scones': CWA's 'covert' approach to caring for struggling farmers

Scones, tea, and craft are synonymous with the CWA, but the organisation also provides vital community support. In drought- and flood-ravaged Julia Creek, it's all about keeping things low-key.




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Simpson Desert cat




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Sturt Desert Rose native flower



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  • northwest
  • Lifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:All
  • Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825


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Desert roses are gaining popularity as hardy drought plants in outback Queensland

The hardy desert rose is rising in popularity, with nurseries unable to keep up with demand, as green thumbs seek drought-tolerant colour in the dry outback.



  • ABC North West Queensland
  • northwest
  • Community and Society:Regional:All
  • Lifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:All
  • Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825

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Paedophile priest Robert Claffey to spend at least one more year in jail for abusing children

A judge says Victorian paedophile priest Robert Claffey "mocked" his priestly authority to access and abuse children, while sentencing him to more jail time.





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Waste-to-energy project in Ballarat stalled as expert names city 'one of the best' places for it

Once touted as a $300 million solution to regional Victoria's waste woes, plans to build a waste-to-energy facility have stalled, with some in the industry left scratching their heads.