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Two separate weather systems double the chance of rain in Australia's east

While recent storm fronts have left farmers in the country's east disappointed, forecasters say this week's weather systems should deliver some relief.




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Backpacker tax ruling gives farming groups hope it'll entice working holiday labour back to Australia

'What a waste of time and energy': Farmers, the strongest opponents of the Federal Government's backpacker tax, have welcomed a court ruling saying it was discriminatory.




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Lake Cargelligo's healthy community and ecosystem give praise for environmental water

Residents of Lake Cargelligo in New South Wales' central west fear their lake is at risk of drying up if environmental flows cease, but for now they are making the most of it.




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Rural towns wait anxiously for a boost, as drought's grip on rural economies spreads

As the drought spreads, spending in country towns continues to drop and rural businesses are suffering. As shops close, the owners of those that remain open hope they'll get more support in coming weeks.





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Wellness Wednesday (Belated): April 29, 2020

Submitted by Quanetta Batts: Tips for Coping with Covid-19 COVID-19 has affected all of us. It has caused stress, hardship and lifestyle adjustments. To say the least, this pandemic has been challenging. However, we need to stay resilient and hopeful that there will be silver linings that come from COVID-19. The most important thing you […]




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Ohio State: Wellness app launches, helping students connect to resources and build healthy habits | January 29, 2020

Launched on January 29, the Ohio State: Wellness app builds on the recommendations in the 2018 Suicide and Mental Health Task Force report to provide “clearer, more concise explanation of available services and access points, with more definition ...




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COVID-19 Update for Buckeye Careers

The Ohio State University is doing all we can to promote the health and safety of our campus communities as we monitor the COVID-19 pandemic...




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Mesopotamia, the world's first civilisation

Considered the birthplace of human civilisation, Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq, and parts of Kuwait, Turkey and Syria) was situated in the fertile valley between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. What do we know of this ancient civilisation? What characteristics did Mesopotamia have that made it a civilisation?




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The Handmaid's Tale

Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale' is a dystopian novel set in the fictional Republic of Gilead. What are some hallmarks of dystopian novels? What are some similarities and differences between this novel and another dystopian novel mentioned in this video, Orwell's '1984'?




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The Cold War and 1989

In January 1989, East German leader Erich Honecker declared that the Berlin Wall would still be standing in 50 or even 100 years. By November that same year the Wall was down and the Cold War was over. 1989 was a year that no-one saw coming. Head back to 1989 and learn about the luck that led to the collapse of the Soviet empire.




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Meet Loong, Bendigo's Chinese dragon

What animal pops into your mind when you think of Easter? Probably not a dragon, unless you live in Bendigo! Loong is a Chinese dragon who participates in Bendigo's Easter parade every year. See if you can find out more about Loong and Bendigo's Easter parade.




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Brescia captain says team opposes return of Italian soccer: 'We're afraid'




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'A lot of pressure on us': How coronavirus impacts tennis players' livelihoods




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French Open postponed until September due to COVID-19




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Osaka backs Olympic postponement: 'Sport will eventually unite us again'




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Portland Mayor Says Proposed Budget Can Withstand COVID-19 Shortfall

With the coronavirus pandemic putting an unprecedented strain on Portland’s finances, Mayor Ted Wheeler proposed a budget Thursday that he pledged would be able to withstand the economic blow.




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For People With Disabilities, COVID-19 Presents An Extra Burden

A global pandemic that’s made life harder for nearly everyone is adding an even greater burden on many people who are disabled. And then there's the risk that people with disabilities could be denied life-saving medical treatment if a surge in COVID-19 diagnoses leads the state to ration care




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News Roundtable | Communities Of Color & COVID-19

News rountablers give opinions and analysis on some of the week's big stories. And we find out how COVID-19 is affecting communities of color.




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Live Updates: At Least 124 Oregonians Have Died Of COVID-19

More than 3,000 Oregonians have been diagnosed with the coronavirus as of Friday, and more than 16,000 people in Washington. Both states are gradually easing restrictions, but beaches are still closed.




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Recession-proofing your client's business

IBM Business Partners can listen to this series of short, powerful discussions and learn how to help their clients deal with the pain points of the current complex economic environment.




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We've redesigned with our Business Partners in mind!

Discover the newly redesigned Express Advantage Web pages on PartnerWorld Express Advantage, providing easier and more intuitive access to products, services, solutions, and key channel enablement--all supporting the Express Advantage strategy and designed to help Business Partners win in the SMB marketplace.




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41 days until golf: Vijay Singh's ridiculous run in 2004




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40 days until golf: Tiger's amazing rebound at 1997 Masters




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Tiger: Running 'pretty much destroyed my body and my knees'




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39 days until golf: Jean van de Velde's unbelievable collapse at 1999 Open




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DJ, Rory to face Fowler, Wolff in charity skins game for COVID-19 relief




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37 days until golf: Stenson's epic clash with Mickelson at 2016 Open




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Koepka: MJ beat me, asked 'where my wallet was' after trash talk




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Todd: Tour will 'probably break every CDC recommendation' upon return




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35 days until golf: Tiger's dominant major performances in 2000




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Pro calls Singh 'piece of trash' for reportedly entering Korn Ferry Tour event




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33 days until golf: Best college team you've probably never heard of




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Hughes isn't dwelling over untimely break: 'There's two ways to look at it'




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MacLellan: Most GMs don't want June draft




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Bruins alumnus Cheevers not a fan of Price: 'He hasn't won'




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Kerfoot 'not overly thrilled' with inconsistent 1st year with Leafs




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Sergachev positive contract will get signed: We're 'going to work out something'




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Capitals terminating Leipsic's contract after messages leaked




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Panthers: Rodewald's actions have 'no place in our organization'




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MLSE offers to cover COVID-19 testing if Toronto is hub NHL city




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Brett Hull: 'No way to get caught' for off-ice antics in my era




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Lucic: 'Hilarious' that conditions in Neal trade in limbo yet so close




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Hugh Grant reprises 'Paddington 2' role to send message to 4-year-old fan with cancer

Grant personally responded to a video of the boy recreating his character Phoenix Buchanan's musical number from the film.





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Beyond 'A League of Their Own': New Netflix documentary reveals 'secret love' between women's baseball league player and her partner

Director Chris Bolan, producers Alexa L. Fogel and Brendan Mason and subject Pat Henschel talk about the new Netflix documentary "A Secret Love."





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'Trolls World Tour' has history-making digital debut with nearly $100 million, provoking ire of theater owners

After bypassing theaters, Universal's animated sequel shattered on-demand records. AMC vows to stop running the studio's films.





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'Slumdog Millionaire' star Irrfan Khan called 'pure magic' in tributes after his death at age 53

Priyanka Chopra, Kal Penn and "Jurassic World" director Colin Trevorrow were among those to pay tribute.





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Baby Yoda, Black Panther and Mickey Mouse are featured on Disney's new line of cloth face masks

Here's your first look at Disney's new masks that will benefit families in vulnerable communities.





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Terry Gilliam, '12 Monkeys' screenwriters reunite, admit they 'had no clue' when creating film's fictitious virus

"12 Monkeys" director Terry Gilliam and screenwriters David and Janet Peoples are not taking any credit for predicting a pandemic in their sci-fi classic starring Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt.





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Reese Witherspoon shares throwback from 'Legally Blonde': 'I'll never forget shooting this scene'

Reese Witherspoon remembered making one of the movie's most famous scenes in the 2001 blockbuster with a throwback clip.