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As more fish kills loom this summer, NSW Government plans $10 million rescue and restocking program

The NSW Government has announced a $10 million initiative to combat what the Agriculture Minister has described as a looming "fish Armageddon".




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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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Dumped gravel and rock blocks environmental water from flowing into Murray-Darling forest

An irrigation channel used to release water into a forest along the Murray River in NSW is filled with earth and rocks, with an irrigator saying it's a sign of frustration boiling over in the area.




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Frog numbers and wetlands surviving drought through 'precise' environmental water flows

Controversial environmental water flows are thought to be the driving force behind the revival of the native southern bell frog, despite the drought.





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Woman and child airlifted to hospital, 26 injured in church group bus crash

A woman is in a serious condition with head injuries, while NSW Ambulance is treating dozens of other patients after a bus crashes near Harden, 125 kilometres north west of Canberra.





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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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SunRice cuts more jobs in NSW Riverina after second lowest rice crop on record

One of Australia's largest food exporters, SunRice, cuts more than 30 regional staff after producing its second-lowest rice crop.




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Wagga Motors to spend $200,000 on safety policies after man killed by improperly repaired vehicle

The Riverina car dealership says it takes '100 per cent takes responsibility' for the incident, and has improved work health and safety culture.



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Drought-stricken dairy farmers watch the river run by, unable to access it

Australia's dairy farmers are leaving the industry in droves as drought and sky-high prices for water take their toll.




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Ivanhoe locals fear jail closure's 'devastating' effect on their outback town

Business owners at Ivanhoe in outback NSW are staring down closure if a plan to shut the jail goes ahead, and say the jail inmates make a huge contribution to the community.




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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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Snowy Hydro 2.0 a costly white elephant that won't deliver, says energy expert

After taxpayers were promised Snowy Hydro 2.0 for $2 billion in four years, the project is now likely to cost five times that amount and take twice as long to be completed.




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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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Football violence leaves teenagers out cold, young man with broken jaw, and players in fear

Spectators and football players in northern Victoria call for a change to the culture of violence on the field.







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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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Runaway by James Daryl Williams of Temora, New South Wales, is commended in the Young Writers category of the 2007 ABC Radio Short Story Project.




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Dancers perform a creation dance of the goanna, kangaroo, emu and echidna at the Wagga Wagga corroboree



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Ramsar-protected Macquarie Marshes wetland on fire with 90pc of crucial reed bed razed

Firefighters are battling to stop a large bushfire from destroying the tinder-dry Ramsar-protected Macquarie Marshes in western New South Wales.




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Wagga Wagga's first public corroboree since 1870s honours past, present and country

The first corroboree at a New South Wales city in more than 150 years has united generations while acknowledging deep concerns about climate change and drought.






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From London to regional NSW: Living the legacy of a 'pommie jackaroo'

Spending a year or two working as a jackaroo on an Australian sheep station was once a rite of passage for many young Englishmen. Mark Evison was one of them before he was killed serving in Afghanistan and others are following in his footsteps.




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Drought pushes graziers to seek greener pastures and buy additional properties

As the drought continues grazing families are confronted with decisions about whether to sell their stock and land. Some are taking a risk on buying a second property, carting livestock and young children hundreds of kilometres to keep their businesses alive.




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England fined for response All Black's haka in World Cup semi-final

As it prepares for the Rugby World Cup decider, England is hit with a fine for its reaction to New Zealand's haka before their epic semi-final in Japan last weekend.




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Football didn't come home to England last year, so will the Rugby World Cup?

South Africa will back its chances of an upset victory in tomorrow night's Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama but it's England title to lose, as Eddie Jones closes in on his crowning glory.




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Will the hulking forwards decide the Rugby World Cup final?

Years of accepted wisdom has been thrown out the window at this Rugby World Cup, with this year's final between England and South Africa set to remain a battle of the big boppers.




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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 stun England to win third Rugby World Cup crown

South Africa causes a boilover by beating the heavily favoured England 32-12 to win the Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama, joining New Zealand as the only nations to be crowned world champions three times.




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Composite of Owen Farrell and Faf de Klerk

South Africa's Faf de Klerk, center, celebrates their win over Wales during the Rugby World Cup semifinal at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 and England's Manu Tuilagi (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup semifinal at International Yokohama Stadium between New Zealand and England in Yokohama, Japan, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019.




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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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Eddie Jones takes off his medal and walks away

England coach Eddie Jones walks on the field after England is defeated by South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.




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Sonny Bill Williams has reportedly signed a $10m deal with Toronto Wolfpack. So who or what are they?

Sonny Bill Williams reportedly signs a $10m deal with the Toronto Wolfpack. Here's what you need to know about rugby league's "wild and wacky" upstarts.




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Cheika had 'no relationship' with Rugby Australia chairman, who is now standing down

Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne, who Michael Chieka said he had "no relationship" with after the Wallabies' World Cup exit, will stand down.




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Cameron Clyne speaks at the Rugby Australia AGM

Rugby Australia Chairman Cameron Clyne speaks to the media following the Rugby Australia Annual General Meeting in Sydney, Monday, April 8, 2019.




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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.