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Big Kev the dinosaur roams the earth once again

Giant fibreglass dinosaur Big Kev has escaped extinction after a community outside Darwin demanded it be saved.




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Mintabie community launches Federal Court legal action against South Australian Government weeks out from eviction

A community weeks away from being evicted has launched legal action against the South Australian Government in a bid to stop their town's closure.



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Water discovery in ancient underground valley boosts hopes of development in APY Lands

Outback drillers find water 90 metres below the surface of SA's APY Lands in an underground valley millions of years old and remote communities are hoping it will provide a much-needed economic boost.




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Port Augusta Prison office evacuated after envelope containing white powder opened

Part of the Port Augusta Prison has been evacuated after a letter containing a mystery white powder was opened by staff.




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Nyora shipwreck that claimed 14 lives in 1917 revealed for first time off Cape Jaffa

A diver reveals footage of the final resting place of Nyora, a beloved steam tug that sank in treacherous seas off South Australia 102 years ago.




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Drought forces Jamestown sheep market to cancel for the third month in a row for the first time ever

As the drought drives Australia's sheep flock to historic lows, a South Australian sheep sale has been called off three times due to a lack of animals.




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Shopping trolley dumping is 'costing everyone' and needs a government solution, council says

Adelaide councils are considering a range of options to address the problem of abandoned shopping trolleys including GPS tracking, locking systems and a bounty for returned trolleys.





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Conflict of interest claims levelled against firefighters at regional SA station

After allegations of misconduct and violent behaviour at a South Australian fire station were revealed by the ABC, some staff are now facing fresh claims of a serious conflict of interest as calls for a public inquiry intensify.




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Elderly woman dies in hospital after falling out of reversing car in hotel car park

An 80-year-old woman dies in hospital after succumbing to injuries she suffered when falling out of her vehicle in the car park of a hotel on Thursday morning.




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SA Government orders a review into EPA policies, after ABC report on Nyrstar chemical spills

The SA Government has ordered a review into the Environmental Protection Authority's policies over notification of environmental incidents, following an ABC investigation into two chemical spills at Port Pirie's Nyrstar smelter.




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Pacific Ocean World War II shipwrecks prompt fears of environmental devastation from oil leaks

More than 3,000 World War II wrecks lie in the Pacific Ocean of which around 300 are oil tankers. There are fears of environmental devastation as they begin to rust and leak oil.




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Licence to steal: The roadblock preventing fraud victims from recouping their identity

NSW identity fraud victims want more done to stop imposters from using drivers licences to lodge bogus loan, credit and debit card applications.




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You could be ingesting a teaspoon of microplastic every week, study finds

At a conservative estimate, people around the world are consuming a credit card's-worth of microplastic every week, according to a new study.




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Sydney news: Police seek man over alleged train station robbery, new advice to prevent allergies

MORNING BRIEFING: Police release an image of a man they are seeking after a young woman was allegedly knocked to the ground during an attempted robbery, while a new health campaign recommends introducing nuts to babies before they turn one.




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Alleged police brutality of man in custody on Australia Day under independent review

An independent investigative commission reviews allegations of police brutality against an Aboriginal man at a station south of Newcastle in New South Wales.




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Several neighbours witnessed the deadly inferno

Three children tragically died in the fire, which ripped though the Singleton home.




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Former Newcastle Anglican Dean Graeme Lawrence took 'evasive approach' at sex assault trial, prosecutors say

Former Anglican Dean of Newcastle Graeme Lawrence "avoided" answering questions when giving his evidence about allegations he sexually assaulted a teenager at his home in the early 1990s, a court has heard.



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Rebecca Maher's death in custody could have been prevented if police called ambulance

The death in custody of Wiradjuri woman Rebecca Maher is ruled accidental but the inquest finds police failed to conduct a proper body search over unfounded concerns of HIV.



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Review finds 'reasonable' risk of earthquake collapsing Eraring's coal ash dam onto Myuna Bay sports centre

A State Government-commissioned review finds the risk of a NSW coal ash dam wall collapsing in an earthquake is "reasonable", but more work is needed to determine the level of risk.




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Dead woman found wrapped in plastic was never reported as missing, police say

Homicide detectives say 29-year-old Danielle Easey, whose body was discovered wrapped in plastic in a creek near Lake Macquarie at the weekend, had become involved in drugs and was likely killed in mid-August.




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NSW hotel apologises for promoting 'midget-tossing' event, did not plan to throw a person

A Newcastle pub has apologised for promoting a Wolf of Wall Street-style "midget-tossing" game during a casino-themed night later this month, saying they only planned to throw a doll, not a real person.




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Revitalising the Aboriginal language Gathang is about learning and speaking it together every day

The Aboriginal language Gathang largely disappeared when its last fluent speaker died in the 1960s, and now the task of revitalising it has begun.



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Parkrun plays cupid as couples meet and marry during the Saturday morning event

Running on a wedding day is normally a sign something has gone very wrong but not when you are running together, at a parkrun event.



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Bush schools are increasing in Australia and teachers say they're achieving amazing results

Bush schools which harness outdoor exploration and play are increasing, and teachers say they are improving engagement, reducing anxiety and building resilience.




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Driver Reviver rest stops' popularity wanes but visitor information centres step into the role

The free cuppa and bikkie offered at the once-popular Driver Reviver sites on the nation's major highways have been slowly losing their appeal to tired motorists.




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Bushfire near Crescent Head at 'Emergency' level as RFS work to contain blaze

Crescent Head is currently experiencing wind gusts of up to 40kph.



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The drought is now so severe it is biting in even the greenest corners of the country

Farmers along Australia's normally green east coast are reeling from the worst drought they have ever seen and face a tough summer if it doesn't rain in the next few months.




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Surfing coach was told he'd never be able to ride the waves, but he's proving otherwise

Coach and former professional surfer Wayne 'Huddo' Hudson loves sharing his passion for the waves, but there was a time he was told none of it would be possible.




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First injured koalas treated by wildlife rescue groups after devastating bushfires

Injured koalas receive life-saving treatment after surviving devastating bushfires on the New South Wales mid-north coast.




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Review finds more than a dozen West Australian stations at 'high risk' of cattle deaths

A review of WA's cattle stations finds at least a dozen are at risk of animal welfare issues in coming months because of a lack of food and water.




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Ord River irrigators say bureaucracy stifling agricultural development in WA's far north

Farmers who rely on the Ord River say big-city bureaucrats are getting in the way of progress in the WA region's landmark irrigation scheme.




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Inquest into death of Bran Nue Dae author Jimmy Chi reveals gaps in health services

A health facility able to meet the needs of acclaimed Aboriginal playwright Jimmy Chi was not available at the time of his death, a coronial inquest has heard.




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Electric car revolution drives Northern Minerals' search for rare earths at Browns Range project

The Browns Range pilot plant in remote Western Australia has been touted as a project that could have global significance, particularly if the US-China trade war escalates.




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Critically endangered sawfish deaths on cattle station drew fears of 'negative story', FOI reveals

There have been calls for greater transparency on remote cattle stations after a FOI request revealed a push to keep the mass death of a critically endangered species under wraps.




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From widow to diamond dealer, a tale of perseverance in remote Australia

Survivor is a word thrown around fairly lightly, but in the case of German migrant Frauke Bolten-Boshammer, you can't help but feel she's earned the title 10 times over.




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Claims of 'aggression' and 'intimidation' at Fitzroy River talks, FOI documents reveal

A water allocation plan is being developed for the Kimberley's Fitzroy River, but there's concern over the consultation process that will help to decide the future of the national asset.





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Urgent review into Symmie and Sharyn's fight against WA Government ordered by Minister Simone McGurk

WA's Child Protection Minister orders an urgent review into her department's management of five-year-old Symerien Brooking, who has one of the rarest medical conditions on the planet.




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World record 'Everest of shearing' conquered as 16-year-old title clipped on WA farm

Lou Brown used meditation and shear effort to clip about one sheep a minute for eight hours and claim the new world record.




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Australia's riskiest suburbs for home loans revealed as banks push for higher deposits

A crackdown on home loans emerges in the wake of the Banking Royal Commission, with borrowers being asked for deposits of up to 30 per cent and banks throwing greater scrutiny on location and living expenses.




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China struggles to contain African swine fever, resorts to mass live-pig burials, millions of culls

Amid international efforts to find a vaccine for the deadly pig virus, Australian authorities and industry are bracing for an outbreak that some pig farmers fear is "inevitable".




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Investigation finds no evidence of illegal whistleblower payment or fabricated cruelty on live export ship

A Federal Government investigation has found no evidence a whistleblower onboard the livestock carrier Awassi Express fabricated conditions on the boat by switching off fans and ventilation.




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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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Australia 'irrelevant' on global wheat market, needs to explore new niche market opportunities says analyst

Australian farmers are grappling with the future of wheat exports as Black Sea nations like Russia and Ukraine increase shipments to Indonesia.




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Abalone and other aquaculture industries revitalising WA tourist towns with 'gold rush food'

Aquaculture has replaced tourism to become the biggest breadwinner in two of WA's picturesque tourism towns once reliant on seasonal work.





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Kal Queers' monthly event Queer Beers marks new era of greater visibility for LGBT people in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Regional queer communities say being invisible makes people feel isolated and less likely to get support.