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Manus Island asylum seekers make friends with Australians online, but many do not want to come here

This online community is reaching out to asylum seekers, providing friendship and support.




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'Crisis level' means healthy puppies, kittens in the Kimberley could be killed if no-one lends a hand

A shortage of volunteers and funding has triggered serious concerns for animal welfare in far-north Western Australia, with cats, dogs, puppies and kittens "very much at risk" of being euthanased.




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Age no barrier to friendship between thrillseeking Ann and her young bestie Kyia

Ann Denham has outlived everyone in her life, but a friendship with her younger neighbour has brought her many joys including a ride in a helicopter and a race car.




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Tasmania News: Inmates allegedly made previous escape attempt, Mayor defends renting Airbnb to staff

DAILY BRIEFING: Inmates involved in an escape from prison allegedly tried to get out earlier the same morning, and the Tasmanian Mayor defends renting a short-stay property to staff.




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'Tasmania News': Hobart Airport changes hands, council committee recommends against dock extension

DAILY BRIEFING: The majority shareholders of Hobart Airport have sold a 70 per cent stake in the facility, and concerns surround the rejection of the Constitution Dock extension.




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Victim of alleged Nullarbor Plain murder was interpreter for ADF and US Army in Afghanistan, friends say

Friends of a man allegedly murdered on South Australia's Nullarbor Plain on Monday say he had previously worked as an interpreter with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the US Army in Afghanistan, and had "escaped the warzone" in moving to Australia.




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China suspends wool trade from South Africa due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

Australian woolgrowers are set to benefit from the suspension of wool exports from South Africa to China due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.




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SA council spends $60k investigating complaints prior to the complainant being elected to the council

The District Council of Coober Pedy spends $60,000 investigating complaints before the complainant himself is elected to council.




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Great Australian Bight seismic testing delayed as PGS suspends plans until next year

A plan to probe the Great Australian Bight for gas and oil using seismic testing is delayed, with the company behind the move confirming its testing will be postponed until next year.




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SA Emergency Services Minister defends CFS appointment amid criticism about local experience

South Australia's Emergency Services Minister says the Country Fire Service's new chief officer has "experience right across the world", as volunteers criticise their new head for his lack of experience of catastrophic fire conditions.




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Two-year fight at Esso's Longford gas plant ends with union-backed deal

A protest by Victorian oil and gas workers over pay and conditions at Esso's offshore operations has come to an end more than 700 days after workers first set up a picket line at the company's Longford gas plant.




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From Sri Lanka to Jakarta to Sale, this Tamil family hopes a 6-year visa wait ends in regional Victoria

Pusparani Kumaravel has shaved her head after waiting six years for a visa. She feels like it's the only way she can have some control of her life.




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Internet of Things rain gauge sends climate data to the cloud

An rain gauge that uploads real-time climate data to the internet from remote locations could save farmers time, money and help them keep better records.




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Unexploded WWII shells mistaken for 'safe' bookends require police presence at Northern Territory airport

When Dave Suter donated the 'innocuous' wartime artefacts he had once used as bookends, he was shocked to learn they were unexploded WWII bombs.




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Report recommends suspending APY Lands manager while investigation into the use of funding is underway

Aboriginal leaders on South Australia's remote Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands should consider suspending their manager Richard King while an investigation is carried out into the use of Commonwealth funding, an independent report has found.




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Drought support review recommends separating Farm Household Allowance from 'complex' social security

A fortnightly welfare payment for farmers, considered to be the cornerstone of drought assistance, should be removed from social security legislation, an independent review recommends.




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Palmerston brawl ends horror week of youth crime in NT

A 17-year-old boy is in hospital after a brawl between two packs of youths in Palmerston just days after a 13-year-old was stabbed in the area.




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NT Treasurer Nicole Manison defends budget blowout despite warnings to avoid overspending

The debt-laden Gunner Government has spent almost $170 million on unbudgeted policy changes including $12 million for a grandstand at the Fannie Bay racecourse in the two months after its May Budget was handed down.



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NT Police under review after wrong man spends more than 100 days in jail over Tennant Creek rape

The wrongful arrest of a man who spent 103 days in custody over an alleged rape, while awaiting DNA results, prompts a review into the NT Police forensics branch.




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Hunt for 'random' gunman ends in arrest after woman shot in the head as she sat in her car

A man is arrested in Canberra's south, after a woman was shot in the head this morning as she sat in her parked car in a "random" and "untargeted" attack.




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Cairns is hot on the heels of the Gold Coast for its trendsetting hipster culture

A hipster's heaven in regional Queensland is putting the sword to counterculture capitals such as Sydney and Melbourne by embracing its man buns, skinny jeans and coffee shops.



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Live export industry 'eroded' as summer ban extends, WA exporter faces animal cruelty charges

There are concerns, and equally hopes, that an extension to a ban on live sheep exports and cruelty charges against a live exporter are eroding the livestock exporting industry.




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Townsville man steals $50k from disabled patient, spends it on Xbox, flowers and alcohol

Ronald Shirley is jailed for ripping off an an intellectually impaired patient in north Queensland, leaving the client with so little money he can no longer go on a planned bucket-list trip.




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Police chase ends in flames with $200k BMW highway patrol car igniting in long grass

One of the most expensive police cars used in Australia goes up in flames following a chase in north-eastern New South Wales.




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TripAdvisor ends ticket sales to Sea World on the Gold Coast over dolphin captivity

Travel giant TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to Sea World on the Gold Coast as part of its worldwide ban to help end whale, dolphin and porpoise captivity, with the theme park criticising the decision saying it is based on opinion rather than fact.




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Could functional fitness trends like CrossFit and F45 become an Olympic sport?

Paying money to see other people work out might not sound like everyone's idea of fun, but it is fast becoming a part of the international sporting calendar, and there's hope it will become part of a future Olympic Games.




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Federal Court extends order preventing deportation of Tamil family from Biloela

The family at the heart of the "Home To Bilo" campaign will remain in Australia for at least another 24 hours as a legal argument about the immigration assessment of two-year-old Tharnicaa continues.




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Road rage incident ends in good behaviour bond for man who punched woman

Footage of the man punching a 21-year-old woman in the face was viewed thousands of times on social media and led to the motorist being handed a good behaviour bond and a $900 fine.



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Central Coast Mariners' terrible year ends in embarrassing delays as goal breaks in loss to Perth Glory

Perth Glory ends 2018 three points clear at the A-League summit after beating the Mariners 4-1 following a 40-minute mid-match delay over snapped goalposts.




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Aussie wine exports continue to grow as industry spends big to reclaim United States market

Despite a tightening supply and smaller yields due to dry conditions, the value of Australia's wine exports has continued to grow.




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Student post: Friendships and Fanzines: Inspiration from the Jay Lynch Collection

Friendships and Fanzines: Inspiration from the Jay Lynch Collection By Hannah Kramer Bio: Hannah Kramer is a History major, finishing her junior year at Ohio State. She has been a student employee at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum since October 2018.  Special thanks to Professor Jared Gardner at The Ohio State University; his […]




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WTA Tour suspends play until May 2 amid coronavirus pandemic




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NASCAR suspends Kyle Larson indefinitely for racial slur




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Soccer Mock Draft: Building the ultimate 'Legends XI'




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Mets' Syndergaard intends on being ready for Opening Day 2021




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Courtois: Inferior Barcelona shouldn't get title if season ends early




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European Tour suspends ticket sales for 2020, postpones Garcia's event




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UEFA suspends all club, international matches 'until further notice'




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Prog Legends Nektar Release New Single “SkyWriter”

Available On 12-inch Vinyl, CD Single And Digitally.




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Premier Burt Sends Letter Of Condolence

Earlier this week, Premier David Burt sent a letter of condolence to the family of the late Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr. Stanley W. Lowe,...




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Prog Legends Nektar Release New Single “SkyWriter”

Available On 12-inch Vinyl, CD Single And Digitally.




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British Metal Legends TANK Release New Video “W.M.L.A”

The Album Features Re-recordings Of 11 Classic TANK Songs Chosen From The First Four Albums And Given A New Lease Of Life With A Much More Up To Date Production And Renewed Energy.




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Prog Legends Nektar Release New Single “SkyWriter”

Available On 12-inch Vinyl, CD Single And Digitally.




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Legendary Canadian Guitarist & Songwriter Myles Goodwyn Of April Wine Cooks Up A Heady Blues Brew On Friends Of The Blues 2 Album Coming October 25th

The Follow-up To JUNO Nominated Myles Goodwyn And Friends Of The Blues Due From Linus Entertainment





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Keesha Sharp Talks About Her Role on the Show 'Girlfriends'



Make your role so important, they can't do without you.




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Toya Wright Defends Filming Her Brothers' Murder Trial



She lost her siblings to a grisly crime in 2016.




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Vanessa Bryant Sends Message To Gianna On Her Birthday



The rising basketball star was killed in a helicopter crash.




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Kenya Barris Defends Rashida Jones' Role In '#BlackAF'



The show creator faced accusations of colorism.