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Remembering 'Radio Caroline' Founder Ronan O'Rahilly, A Pioneer Of Pirate Radio

NPR's Scott Simon talks to U.K. broadcaster Johnnie Walker about Ronan O'Rahilly, the founder of the pirate Radio Caroline, who died on April 20 at the age of 79.




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The top ten security articles you need to read

In this article, I write about great resources that you should keep in your arsenal. I tried to get something for everyone, so whether you're a developer, an administrator, or even just someone who's interested in how security vulnerabilities occur and what can be done about it, this list covers all of this and more.




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Generation of songwriters being lost due to streaming struggle, Juno nominee says

A Juno-nominated musician says a generation of songwriters is being lost due to the intense struggle artists face trying to survive financially in an industry dominated by music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.




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Canada doesn't need diplomacy tips from China, foreign minister says

This week on The House, Champagne joins us to discuss the China question, infrastructure and city planning expert Nadine Ibrahim talks about high-speed rail and Chris Hall talks with former political strategists David Herle, Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid of the Herle Burly podcast.



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Chris Hall: Bellegarde says Indigenous people need 'allies' - and blockades don't help

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde sits down with CBC's The House to talk about protests, blockades and how to save the Indigenous reconciliation project.



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The Dose: What you need to know about face masks and food safety

Dr. Goldman talks to 'the germ guy', Jason Tetro. They cover: How to don and doff a mask. The best material for making masks. Should a mask cover your nose? Can hospitals clean masks?  Should you worry about take-out food? Should you share homemade food? Does heat kill the virus on food? Do you need to disinfect every item from the store? Is it safe to handle money? What about pin pads?  Do gloves protect you from anything? 




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What do I need to know about ventilators in light of COVID-19?

The pandemic has put a lot of focus on having enough ventilators to help critically ill patients who struggle to breathe. But they carry risks, and concerns have been raised that — in some COVID-19 cases — ventilators may do more harm than good.




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The story behind a pioneering Australian book




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What does Australia need to do before creating trans-Tasman bubble?

Australia's National Cabinet was joined by the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to discuss the possibility of a trans-Tasman travel 'bubble' - but what do we need to be sure of before that can become a reality?




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Is the Swedish model a death sentence? And, does Australia need a post-Covid economic partnership with the US, Japan and India?

Sweden's virus experiment: death sentence, or a way forward?




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Outback Queensland pioneering single mother's daily rainfall records recognised 100 years on

When outback pioneering single mother Mary Emmott started rainfall records in 1914 she had no idea how important they would be.




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Movie Review: We Need To Talk About Kevin

An Oscar-worthy, gripping yet harrowing film that had me tense throughout and drained at the end. Phew!




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Two pioneering scientists who changed how we think about the climate

In the late 19th and early 20th century, these pioneering scientists scaled mountains, hiked across glaciers and flew into storm clouds to unravel the mysteries of the Earth's global climate system.




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The other Latif is detainee 244 in Guantanamo Bay

Radiolab reporter Latif Nasser has explored the plight of his namesake, Abdul Latif Nasser, who has been held in the Guantanamo Bay prison since 2002.




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Engineer suffers first-degree burns from high-vis shirt, sparking medical warning

A Perth doctor is warning of the dangers of wearing high-vis shirts in direct sunlight after what she believes is the world's first case of burns from retro-reflective tape.





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Queensland drought-ravaged community needs request in writing for government help

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk visits drought-ravaged Granite Belt, where dam levels are so low water could run out by December. She vows she will not allow that to happen but needs a written request for help from council.




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Homeless man turns council candidate to fight for human rights and people in need

Mark Wadeson was sleeping rough and battling cancer and overzealous council workers now his life is looking up and he's keen to be a voice for the underdogs.




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Surgery needed to reattach man's fingers after croc attack near Darwin

A man has surgery to reattach his fingers after he was bitten on the hand and arm by a crocodile while fishing near Darwin last night.




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24 hours of rain offers some NSW farmers much-needed drought relief

Heavy rainfall across south-west New South Wales has provided some farmers with much-needed relief, many measuring the best falls they have seen in over two years.




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Fish kill rescue plan needs to remove fish from Darling River urgently, say Menindee locals

Menindee residents say the New South Wales Government is moving too slowly to prevent the loss of important native fish breeding stock in the Darling River, as authorities warn of further large-scale fish kills in to summer.






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Coughing or sneezing on frontline workers could result in $13,000 fine

People who deliberately spit, sneeze or cough on frontline workers will be fined up to $13,000, the Queensland Government announces as a new public health emergency order is introduced.



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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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Desperate tourism operators say trans-Tasman bubble needed to happen 'yesterday'

Several major Queensland tourism operators say talk of a 'trans-Tasman bubble' has given a rare glimmer of hope that they will be able to bounce back following the devastating impacts of coronavirus.




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'It's just a cough or a sneeze away': NSW coronavirus tracing reveals ease of spread

A NSW health district has collated its data from recent weeks and it shows a clear picture of how COVID-19 arrived and spread in the west of the state.




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New dams and pipelines 'urgently needed', says local government, as NSW water supplies run drastically low

With towns across New South Wales at risk of running out of water within months, there are renewed calls for an urgent upgrade of water storage infrastructure.




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Doing video calls? You probably need to read this — or know someone who does

The likes of Zoom, Skype and Hangouts have brought an added layer of awkward delays and pixelated faces to our meetings, staff briefings and catch-ups. But there are ways to make the experience less painful and more productive.




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School resumes in Tasmania this week. Here's what you need to know

Tasmanian mum Leesa Bouman plans to juggle classes at home with her three kids and a one-year-old by taking it "one day at a time" when virtual term two gets underway on Tuesday. What's it going to look like for parents, teachers and students as the COVID-19 crisis continues?




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Drought reprieve as rain fills dams and turns dusty paddocks green, but more falls needed

The green vista that now stretches to the horizon is in stark contrast to the dust wall that shrouded paddocks not too long ago on this western NSW sheep station.




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The Aboriginal rugby coach who says we need to stop using the term 'Indigenous'

Instead of using the "Indigenous" tag, Jarred Hodges called the talent-spotting rugby sevens program "First Nations". And he says it's already making a difference on the field.




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Dog attacks are on the rise here's what you need to do to make sure your pup remains safe

Spring and summer are the busiest times of year for dog attacks, so what should you do to avoid your pup becoming a victim, and who's to blame if it's attacked?




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Fashion industry needs budding engineers, mathematicians, according to Frock Club founders

Bright minds are being encouraged to consider jobs in fashion, rather than traditional STEM careers such as engineering and mathematics.




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Australian pioneer Pauline Milich was the remarkable midwife who gave birth while delivering a baby

Pauline Milich brought her 14th child into the world while helping another woman deliver a baby life was different in the early 1900s.




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New-age librarians embrace new technologies to accommodate growing communities needs

One high-tech regional library hosts a "zoom room" for video conferencing, an interactive jumping floor for kids, eBooks and eAudiobooks and yes, plenty of good, old-fashioned printed books.



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Cox Plate: Kings Will Dream returns to Moonee Valley just 12 months after fracturing pelvis

After fracturing his pelvis and nearly bleeding out after last year's Cox Plate, Kings Will Dream is set to write another chapter in an unbelievable comeback story at Moonee Valley, during a fortnight of intense scrutiny over the treatment of horses within the racing industry.




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Aged care royal commission told of need to install surveillance to stop elder abuse

A former ABC journalist, who pressed assault charges after her elderly mother was allegedly hit by a carer, urges Australians with family members in aged-care to install personal surveillance equipment.




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Exmouth Gulf next to World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef needs protection from industry, scientists say

A group of scientists is pushing for Exmouth Gulf, next to Ningaloo Reef in remote Western Australia, to be protected from industry saying its biodiversity is of global significance.




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Young Gold Coast cricket fan shares love of game, refurbishes gear for kids who need it

Gold Coast junior Riley Parsons shares his love of cricket, by refurbishing old gear to give to kids who need it.





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Mascot Towers residents locked out for fifth day as engineers struggle to find cause of cracks

There is a "crisis of confidence" in the NSW building industry following the second emergency evacuation of an apartment block in Sydney in six months, the Insurance Council of Australia and Federal Government warns.




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Drug linked to vet suicide deaths needs stricter classification, coronial inquest finds

An inquest into the deaths of two young vets who took a drug linked to almost 20 suicides per year within the industry urges better mental health support for veterinary professionals.




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Michael McIntyre ticket scalping highlights need for onselling crackdown

Ticket scalpers who targeted British comedian Michael McIntyre's Adelaide show earlier this year have been fined, but there are calls for a stronger crackdown on the practice including prosecution.




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Rosalyn O'connor runs a social media page which provides meals for those in need.




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Twelve-year wait almost over for remote WA desert communities needing new law to build new houses

Three remote Western Australian Indigenous communities say they have been disadvantaged because their homes lie within national park and reserve areas and they want out.





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Rare gold specimens unearthed at WA mine compared to 'finding a needle in a haystack'

King Midas has left his mark again on the same Western Australian gold mine which made global headlines last year after producing some of the biggest gold specimens ever seen.




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'I need time to heal': Chinese-Australians speak out after racist vandal attack

A Chinese-Australian family whose home was targeted in a coronavirus-related act of vandalism receives an outpouring of support from neighbours, celebrities and fellow Australians online.