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Wine grape industry in ACCC's sights as growers forced to wait up to nine months to be paid

An ACCC report highlights transparency and objectiveness as issues that need to be addressed in the wine grape industry.




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When premature birth leaves mother and baby in neonatal unit far from home

The trauma of premature birth has additional complications for parents who live hundreds of kilometres from their baby's neonatal hospital.




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Peacocks as pets? Demand increases though they're not that reliable as companions nor protectors

Peacocks are popular pets with people eager to host the showy ornamental bird, despite breeders admitting they are not particularly good companions nor protectors.




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Fitness and community helping mothers of Indigenous children to bridge cultural gap

A group of mothers of Indigenous children is coming together in regional SA to create a cultural safe space and improve mental health in their community.




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Outback adventures and opportunities lure young people from across Australia to the middle of nowhere

The lure of the outback beckons for young people with a taste for adventure and unique career opportunities.




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Outback taxidermist Cassandra Hall gets creative with dead animals of all shapes and sizes

When taxidermist Cassandra Hall was first asked by a New South Wales wildlife park to skin and stuff a 1.7-tonne American bison, she thought they were joking.




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'Gundagai's mourning, Gundagai's in shock' after cherished Dog on Tuckerbox statue vandalised

The famous Dog on the Tuckerbox statue near Gundagai in the NSW Riverina has been knocked from its sandstone pedestal in an attack the local mayor has called a "senseless bit of vandalism".



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Charges laid and CCTV considered for iconic Dog on Tuckerbox following vandal attack

As a 28-year-old man is charged, the iconic Dog on the Tuckerbox at Gundagai could soon be under 24-hour watch after a national outcry when it was vandalised on the weekend.





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Frank Rusconi, the gifted stonemason behind Gundagai's famed Dog on the Tuckerbox

The news the Dog on the Tuckerbox had been damaged made national headlines and prompted an outpouring of love for the much-loved pooch. But what is the history of the famous statue?





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Plastic dumped in Melbourne's Yarra River to be turned into outdoor furniture

Thousands of bottles, soy sauce containers, wrappers and microplastics that have been fished out of Melbourne's iconic river will be melted down to create seats along the water's edge.





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Latest Snowy Hydro 2.0 environment report criticised by conservationists

Conservationists are alarmed about the amount of vegetation to be cleared for Snowy 2.0, but Snowy Hydro says the benefits outweigh their concerns.




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Irrigation communities share hurt and ask for hope from Murray-Darling basin panel

Basin communities share experiences of life under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, in what they say is the 37th review into the water management scheme.





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Struggle Street's Ashmont draws 'dangerous' moniker in latest series, but refuge operator says label unfair

Rampant vandalism, stress on social housing, and a dairy farming family at the end of their resources SBS's Struggle Street spotlights the Riverina in its latest look at poverty.



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Irrigators donate millions of litres of their own water to communities that have run out of water

A group of southern New South Wales irrigators have pledged to give millions of litres of their own water to those who need it most, but they need help to deliver it.




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Mako Vunipola and Jamie George clap hands

England's Mako Vunipola and Jamie George celebrate after the Rugby World Cup semi-final at International Yokohama Stadium between New Zealand and England in Yokohama, Japan, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. England won 19-7.




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Springboks want to unite South Africa after claiming their third World Cup victory

The significance of the Springboks' third Rugby World Cup victory will be felt far beyond the record books, as captain Siya Kolisi wants all South Africans to feel united by the epic win over England in the final.




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Dave Rennie appointed new Wallabies coach

New Zealander Dave Rennie is appointed new coach of the Wallabies, signing a deal that will take him up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.




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Dave Rennie looks pensive

Dave Rennie, Chiefs Head Coach before the Round 14 Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Chiefs at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, May 26, 2017.




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The champions of English rugby union are being relegated due to salary-cap violations

In a case echoing the Melbourne Storm's salary cap scandal that saw them stripped of two premierships, English club Saracens is being booted out of top-flight rugby union after rorting the salary cap for three seasons, during which they won two titles.





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'It takes a toll': Heather Garriock admits hit to self-worth after Canberra United sacking

Outgoing Canberra United coach Heather Garriock admits coaching has taken a toll on her, as the trailblazer also opens up about the challenges for women and mothers in professional sport.




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Coronavirus in Spain is 'frightening on every level'. So how did things get so bad there?

Spain is on a horrifying upward trajectory, having surpassed China in the number of coronavirus cases. Locals are frightened, the health system is under pressure and some experts suspect part of the outbreak may date back to a February soccer match in Italy.




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With team sports postponed indefinitely, can you get a refund?

As children's weekend sport goes on hold, many parents are wondering if they can receive a refund on the fees already paid.




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Ash Barty's brilliant year continues as the Australian tennis star wins The Don award in Melbourne

The lessons that Ash Barty learned while playing cricket keep paying off for the world tennis number one, who picks up the prestigious The Don award.




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The only sexual health clinic in Victoria that's free for all is so busy, people are being turned away

The only sexual health clinic that is free for all Victorians is under enormous strain. Consultations have doubled in the past decade and sometimes the Carlton clinic is so busy, it has to turn people away.




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Secret camera footage shows why Aged Care Royal Commission must examine understaffing and training

It's early morning and Ernie Poloni is lying in his nursing home bed. Two carers enter his room, unaware that the digital clock on the table holds a hidden camera, writes Anne Connolly




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Perth Glory draw 1-1 with Brisbane Roar, newcomers Western United beat Wellington Phoenix 1-0

Perth Glory are held to a draw thanks to a controversial extra-time equaliser by Robbie Fowler's Brisbane Roar in the west, as A-League newcomers Western United enjoy a winning debut with a 1-0 win over the Phoenix in Wellington.




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NRL's integrity unit investigates after Melbourne Storm player Nelson Asofa-Solomona involved in Bali brawl

The NRL's integrity unit launches an investigation after a video posted on social media appears to show Melbourne Storm's Nelson Asofa-Solomona swinging punches during a brawl outside a nightclub.




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Aged care home initially refused to act on abuse caught on hidden camera, royal commission told

A senior manager of a Melbourne aged care home initially refused to act on video footage of elder abuse for a month due to the Christmas break, the aged care royal commission hears.




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Abdullah Chaarani is seen in CCTV footage carrying a large machete

CCTV released by the Supreme Court showed Abdullah Chaarani carrying a large machete up the driveway at his home.




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AFL trade for Joe Daniher between Essendon and Sydney falls through on final day

Sydney fails to complete a blockbuster deal to secure Joe Daniher from Essendon on the final day of the AFL trade period, while Bradley Hill moves from Fremantle to St Kilda.





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Melbourne's Port Phillip council to hold Australia Day 'morning of mourning'

A Melbourne council will hold a "solemn" ceremony to acknowledge the impact of European settlement on Indigenous Australians before its usual Australia Day celebrations a move an Aboriginal group says could provide a national model for January 26.




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University Hospital Geelong apologises after dead man's family was told he was discharged

An investigation is launched after relatives were told their loved one had been discharged, prompting a search for the missing man whose body was actually in a Melbourne morgue all along.




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Victoria Police pursuit policy to be examined at coronial inquest into death of 'big-hearted' man

A police car may have reached speeds of up to 154 kilometres per hour during a pursuit that ended in the death of Raymond Noel Thomas in Melbourne's inner north, a court hears.




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Nelson Asofa-Solomona's NRL ban for Bali brawl 'disgraceful' and 'dehumanising' for players

The NRL is accused of treating players like "products" rather than people over its decision to ban New Zealand prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona for three Tests despite acknowledging he was provoked.




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Pet blood donation is essential, but is a little-known lifesaving procedure for our beloved animals

We all know the importance of blood donations to save lives, but have you ever thought about what happens when a pet needs a transfusion?




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Vinnies soup van volunteer Frank Mullins hangs up his high-vis

Frank Mullins has seen drugs, alcohol and violence consume people living rough in Melbourne for 44 years, but he says loneliness is what's killing people.




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WeChat app brings neighbourhood watch to Chinese community

Brisbane woman Layla Chen messaged her WeChat community after she was woken in the night by a loud bang she is one of tens of thousands of Chinese-speaking residents who use social media groups to get help when they fear for their safety.





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AFLW collective bargaining deal looks closer after talk of in-principle agreement on games

One of the leading holdouts against an AFLW collective bargaining agreement, Darcy Vescio, says a new season of 10 matches plus finals looks set to be part of a new deal.




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Former St Kevin's College students claim warnings about sexist culture were ignored

Two former St Kevin's College students say they were so concerned about sexist behaviour at the school that they approached senior staff, but claim little was done by the school's leadership.




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Liberal and Labor politicians unite to have Malka Leifer extradited from Israel to face child abuse charges

Liberal backbencher Dave Sharma and Labor MP Josh Burns join forces with alleged victims to seek Malka Leifer's extradition to Australia to face child sexual abuse charges.




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Prince of Arran keeps Melbourne Cup chances alive by winning the Geelong Cup from True Self and Haky

Prince of Arran came third in last year's Melbourne Cup, and now the English racehorse who loves Australia wins the Geelong Cup, but a Flemington start is still up in the air.




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Leunig cartoon criticising mothers' use of Instagram and social media sparks backlash

Controversial cartoonist Michael Leunig is accused of unfairly judging mothers in a cartoon that suggests some love their phones and Instagram more than their children.



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Victoria deepens engagement with Beijing's controversial Belt and Road initiative

Victoria's new deal with Beijing has angered some in the Morrison Government who worry about Chinese influence in Australia, but Premier Daniel Andrews says it will boost the state's economy and jobs.