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Pike Place Market’s Hmong flower farmers adapt during the coronavirus pandemic


“My parents have been through worse,” one farmer said. “We'll get through this.”




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Pike Place Market’s Hmong flower farmers adapt during the coronavirus pandemic


“My parents have been through worse,” one farmer said. “We'll get through this.”




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You can still get Pike Place Market flowers for Mother’s Day, thanks to the Drive-Thru Flower Festival


Twenty of the farmers who sell at Pike Place Market are participating in Saturday's event, with pickup sites in Seattle and Renton.




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Pike Place Market’s Hmong flower farmers adapt during the coronavirus pandemic


“My parents have been through worse,” one farmer said. “We'll get through this.”




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Wyoming's Carbon County To Place Land Records On Blockchain

Carbon County in the Western U.S. State of Wyoming is set to implement a blockchain-powered land registry system in 2020, which will assure immutability of records and help in registering and validating property ownership with a clear chain of title. The land records and information platform will be developed in partnership with Overstock.com's blockchain subsidiary Medici Land Governance (MLG).




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Shopping crowds raise SA virus complacency

Thousands of people have flocked to shopping malls and supermarkets across Adelaide, raising concerns of growing complacency over the coronavirus pandemic.




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Translator and writer Jennifer Croft on her extraordinary childhood and the places it's led her 

The American author and translator's memoir is a poignant exploration of language, sisterhood and overcoming personal tragedy.



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Buffy, but for Wrestling: Can physical sport find its place during social distancing?





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Australia's only floor price on alcohol has been in place for a year. Is it working?

Researchers say they've found early signs of a positive impact in the NT and health groups want the measure rolled out around the country, but an alcohol lobby group says the research is inconclusive.





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Curious Central West: Place name origins unravelled from Curly Dick Road to Dark Corner

The names of towns, roads and localities of central and western NSW are a treasure trove of toponymy, or the study of name origins, but their meanings also provide powerful connection for people and the places they call home.




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Writers discuss how they capture a sense of place

Writing about 'place' is more than parachuting into an unfamiliar location, meeting a few people, rehashing well-worn clichés, then flying out again. Three writers discuss the places they written about, and how to capture the essence of people and place.




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'No ordinary place': Council votes to explore plan for Daintree River bridge

A controversial idea to build a bridge over Far North Queensland's Daintree River is back on the agenda, with the new Douglas Shire Mayor narrowly winning a vote on the issue.




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'The safest place to be': Backpackers find refuge in rural Australia following visa decision

Backpackers sacked after bars and restaurants closed down due to coronavirus are flocking back to previous farm jobs, but employers want details on Government help with quarantine measures.




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Who am I allowed to visit this Easter weekend with coronavirus restrictions in place?

All over Australia, non-essential travel is being discouraged. But the rules vary state to state, so let's take a look at exactly how far you're allowed to travel and who you're allowed to visit.




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The Dog on the Tuckerbox is back in place at Gundagai, hopefully for the last time

Gundagai's beloved Dog on the Tuckerbox statue made headlines last month after being wrested from its perch, but that wasn't the first time the icon was taken and the identities of those behind the original heist have never been revealed.




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Cameron Clyne no longer Rugby Australia chairman, replaced by interim chair Paul McLean

Cameron Clyne ends his stint as Rugby Australia chairman effective immediately, replaced by former Wallaby Paul McLean who will take charge on an interim basis.




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The Monaroo Bubberer Gudu Keeping Place: a symbol of Aboriginal self-determination

The Eden Aboriginal community don't just talk about closing the gap they make it happen. The Monaroo Bubberer Gudu Keeping Place is an impressive symbol of the Aboriginal community's determination to find their own solutions for preserving and teaching their culture, and creating education and employment opportunities.




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Ghost stories, death threats, and a final resting place at Bendigo's Fortuna

Once a lavish home to a mining magnate in the 19th century then a covert map-making location during WWII, Bendigo's Fortuna Villa is filled with tales. Six people who have a long association with its history talk of the mysteries and celebrations surrounding the place.




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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.






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Lisa Millar replaces Virginia Trioli as Michael Rowland's co-host on ABC News Breakfast

At age seven, Lisa Millar was singing the ABC News theme and practising her interview technique on her little sister. After 25 years of reporting in Australia and overseas, she's now looking forward to the challenge of co-hosting a daily morning television program.




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What's it like going back to the place your life changed forever?

Almost 10 years after being thrown from a motorbike and losing the ability to walk, the ABC's Charles Brice is about to return to the crash site for the first time before handcycling more than 300 kilometres to raise spinal research funds.




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Anthony Albanese "confident, but not complacent" in leadership contest

The Member for Grayndler is the only declared candidate currently contesting the opposition leadership position.




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Lisa Millar to replace Virginia Trioli on News Breakfast from August

Finally, the secret's out! Former foreign correspondent Lisa Millar will be joining Michael on the couch permanently from August, replacing Virginia when she moves to ABC Radio Melbourne.




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Standalone solar replaces power lines in remote WA farming community

After a devastating bushfire, one remote WA farming community takes steps towards a solar solution and it's cheaper, safer, and more reliable.




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When It's Over: The Workplace

We all want life to get back to normal. But do we really want to go back to the same traffic? The same working day? The same city? The same inequality? Or are there ideas we can talk about now to make life better for us all when it’s over?




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Coronavirus restrictions are still in place so why does it look like life is returning to normal?

If you thought there were a lot more people around lately, you're not wrong. More and more people are out on the streets in Melbourne, anticipating an easing of coronavirus restrictions once the State of Emergency ends on May 11.




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Accused Terowie murderer admits to killing relative whose bones were found in fireplace

A man pleads guilty to killing a relative whose bones were found in a fireplace of a home in South Australia's Mid North eight years after the man went missing.





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Wollongong Chain Baths a 'special women's place' and place to fling off the restrictive clothing of the time

In early convict settlements swimming was a functional way to bathe and cool off, and Chain Baths offered a women-only space to remove restrictive corsets and petticoats.




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Madeleine Ogilvie wins recount to replace former Labor MP Scott Bacon

Tasmania's Electoral Commission has determined the newest member of the state's House of Assembly is Madeleine Ogilvie.




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$200m for an extra 8 metres: Row erupts over replacement Bridgewater Bridge design

With just 34 return boat journeys made over a year, politicians are debating whether $200 million should be spent to build a taller bridge in Tasmania's south.




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When they lost their daughter, a 'tranquil, peaceful' place helped this Tasmanian family heal

A bench shaped like a butterfly marks the spot where seven-year-old Rebecca Jackson was fatally struck by a falling tree limb. For her family, it's provided a quiet spot to heal.




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Kaylee has run the Great Lake Hotel in one of the coldest places in Australia for 15 years until today

In the town of Miena there are just 100 people and human interaction can be scarce, but Kaylee Hattinger has done her bit to bring life to one of the coldest places in the country.




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Photographer Kristan Emerson is legally blind, experiences the world as bright, colourful place

Amateur photographer Kristan Emerson is legally blind and is helping other people with visual impairments to experience travel and foreign cultures through his eyes.





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Horn v Zerafa 'ring girls' replaced with men as promoter slams 'age of outrage'

The Horn v Zerafa bout promoter brings in male "fight progress managers" to replace female ring card carriers, much to the Bendigo crowd's displeasure, as local councillors call the use of "ring girls" outdated and misogynist.




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Martin Place tent dwellers pack up after being told their time was up

Emotions were high at Sydney's Martin Place, as some of the homeless people living there packed up their belongings. The tent-dwellers have been camped in the heart of Sydney's financial district for several months and last week their presence led to a stoush between the City of Sydney and the New South Wales Government. Yesterday the State Parliament voted to give police new powers to shut down the settlement. Faced with the prospect of the police moving in, many living there have decided to head elsewhere.




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Caltex slammed by Fair Work Ombudsman for widespread breaches of workplace laws

The Fair Work Ombudsman releases a report revealing widespread breaches of workplace laws by Caltex franchisees.




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Townsville flood repair delays leave hundreds displaced six months on

Townsville resident Bronwyn Creedy says she feels like a "first-world refugee" after six months of living away from her flood-ravaged home, and hundreds of people are in a similar position.




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Below-average WA cyclone season no excuse for complacency as authorities warn residents of deadly consequences

Authorities are warning WA residents to prepare emergency kits for up to five days and to avoid "last minute" preparations, despite below-average cyclone predictions for the 201920 season.




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ACT Rural Fire Service warns against 'complacence' as memory of 2003 bushfire fades

More than 16 years on from the bushfires that killed four people and destroyed hundreds of homes, the ACT Rural Fire Service warns the community is becoming "complacent" as memories of the territory's darkest day fade.




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One dead, two in hospital after crane hits powerlines in Far North Queensland workplace accident

Workplace Health and Safety is investigating after a crane comes into contact with powerlines in Far North Queensland, injuring two people and killing one.




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More than a place to cool off, these swimming pools are the lifeblood of Australia

The swimming pool is more than just a place to take a quick dip, as these seven watering holes around the country celebrate.