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Ally the Alligator puts up big fight as Australian Reptile Park takes eggs out of summer heat

It takes eight wranglers to force a 200 kilogram alligator in its most aggressive state away from a well-guarded nest of eggs, but they need to be taken to ensure their survival.




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Central Coast Mariners and Wellington Phoenix draw 0-0 in Gosford to end 2017

Neither side really looked like scoring in a dour New Year's Eve contest leaving the Wellington Phoenix last and the Central Coast Mariners in eighth.




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Fireworks spray into Terrigal beach crowd




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Two injured, thousands evacuated after barge carrying fireworks catches fire off Terrigal beach

Two men are injured and thousands forced to evacuate after a barge catches fire during a New Year's Eve fireworks display at Terrigal Beach, on the New South Wales central coast.





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NSW resident brings in funnel web sac to local reptile park




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Sydney train strike means no rail transport and 'roadways will be a mess', minister says

Transport Minister Andrew Constance admits it will be impossible to find alternatives to move more than 1 million passengers on Sydney's train strike day.




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Sydney and NSW train workers to go on 24-hour strike

In what's being described as an "extraordinary" move, train workers in New South Wales plan to strike for 24 hours later in the month, potentially plunging the struggling Sydney rail network into further chaos.




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Wallarah coal mine approved despite widespread fears for water supply

A highly contentious underground coal mine on the New South Wales Central Coast has been given the go-ahead, despite an election "guarantee" against coal mining in the region.




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NSW Train workers to strike after Sydney Trains fails to resolve pay dispute

No agreement is reached to avert the planned train strike at the end of this month, despite four hours of negotiations between Sydney Trains and unions.




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Sydney and NSW train strike still on the cards despite Transport Minister, union talks improving

The tone of talks may have improved, but a pay deal is yet to be thrashed out ahead of a planned rail strike that will cause commuter chaos later this month.




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Music and magical moments at Tamworth Country Music Festival 2018

Tamworth's population doubles as country music lovers move in at festival time.









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Surfing masterclass for children with visual impairment gives a sense of freedom

Visually impaired children at a surfing event in the NSW Hunter region are encouraged to get into sports and not let their disability hold them back.




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Wout Brama awaits fate for 'disgusting' tackle on Corey Gameiro in A-League clash between Mariners and Roar

Central Coast Mariners midfielder Wout Brama faces a nervous wait for the A-League match review panel to ponder his horrible tackle which left Brisbane Roar forward Corey Gameiro in tears.




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Wout Brama gets two-match ban for 'disgusting' tackle on Brisbane Roar's Corey Gameiro

Central Coast Mariners midfielder Wout Brama is let off with a two-match ban for his tackle that left Brisbane Roar forward Corey Gameiro in tears.




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Drug and alcohol rehabilitation will work better if families are involved, experts say

For Edward Daly, who was at a rehab centre on the NSW Central Coast to get over his ice, alcohol and gambling addictions, having his partner involved in his recovery made all the difference.




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Sydney housing crisis puts essential services under pressure as workers leave city

Sydney has lost nearly 20 per cent of its essential workers in the past decade because of the city's housing affordability crisis, a report finds.




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Road rage incident ends in good behaviour bond for man who punched woman

Footage of the man punching a 21-year-old woman in the face was viewed thousands of times on social media and led to the motorist being handed a good behaviour bond and a $900 fine.



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Fatal crash between truck and ute on M1 Motorway at Mt White causes traffic chaos

Commuters can expect long delays heading north from Sydney on the M1, with two lanes closed and traffic stretching back 21 kilometres after a man died in a crash between a ute and semi-trailer at Mt White, north of Sydney.



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Woman punched after throwing nails in viral road rage attack pleads guilty

A woman who was punched in a road rage incident on the NSW Central Coast, which was viewed thousands of times on social media, enters a guilty plea for throwing nails and a chisel at another car.




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Failings identified after wall of fire sparked by gas ignition rushes over underground miners

An incident in which a gas ignition sent a wall of fire over underground miners could have been deadly, the NSW Resources Regulator says in its initial investigation report.




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Red Lea Chickens staff left in tears, waiting on money after company enters voluntary administration

More than 500 workers in Sydney have their jobs terminated after the collapse of the Red Lea chicken company, leaving staff without pay and "eating two-minute noodles for dinner", one former manager says.




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Coles frozen pomegranate linked to NSW hepatitis A outbreak

Seven people who have eaten frozen pomegranate purchased at Coles have been diagnosed with a unique strain of hepatitis A, prompting a recall of what the company behind the product describes as "a relatively small batch".




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Beef Australia 2018: What lies ahead for the industry as 'locavores' and digital disruption loom closer

The sizzle of a steak on a barbecue may soon sound a little different as Australia's $16.8 billion beef industry prepares to adapt to demands from 'locavores' and technological change.




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Quiz: How much do you really know about the Australian beef industry?

Do you know how long to rest a steak? Who predicted lab meat in 1931? And do you really know what a heifer is? Dig in to our beef quiz.




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Education key to getting more women into agriculture says former governor-general Dame Quentin Bryce

Drawing on her own experience growing up in rural Queensland's Ilfracombe, Dame Quentin Bryce says the role of women in agriculture has come a long way.




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Beef Australia 2018: Industry uses virtual reality to address consumer concerns about environment and animal welfare

The growing demand for transparency and ethically, socially and environmentally sustainable food is one of the hot topics at Beef Australia 2018.




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Beef Australia 2018: Hats on show at Australia's biggest beef industry event

A look under the brims at Australia's biggest beef industry event, Beef Australia 2018, reveals there are many things to consider when choosing a hat.




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Woman's genitals allegedly burnt with branding iron in body modification procedure

Brendan Russell's body modification work includes tongue splitting and scarification, but court documents allege he used a branding iron to burn a woman's genitals, who later complained to police.




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Boxer Troy Waters dies aged 53 after battle with leukaemia

Legendary Australian boxer Troy Waters, a former junior middleweight world title boxing contender, dies at the age of 53 following a long battle with leukaemia.




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Penrith Panthers thrash St George Illawarra Dragons, as Sydney Roosters and Rabbitohs post NRL victories

Penrith brings down competition leaders St George Illawarra to the tune of 28-2, while the Sydney Roosters and Rabbitohs both record convincing wins.




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Fast rail could turn Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle into 'mega region'

A fast train network connecting greater Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle as a "mega region" could create more than 10,000 new jobs, according to a new report.





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Whale census shows healthy humpback population migrating north

Whale watchers spot hundreds of humpbacks, with the population looking healthy, on annual migration census day.




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Juror's bullying claim prompts warning by judge in case involving doctor accused of sexual assault

A District Court judge warns jurors deliberating in the trial of a Newcastle doctor not to bully each other as they deliberate on dozens of sexual abuse allegations.





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Usain Bolt trial with Central Coast Mariners would not solve A-League's wider problems

Football loves a sugar hit and the tabloid frenzy created by images of Usain Bolt in a Mariners shirt had the capacity to give the entire A-League Type 2 diabetes. But the FFA was right not to fund his Central Coast trial, Richard Hinds writes.




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The woman behind the smiles: Tricia Fortier's mission to fund the Clown Doctors

Tricia Fortier remembers two things about the time her granddaughter Marlei was in hospital: worrying and smiling. Now she's made it her mission to bring more laughs to her local hospital.




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Orange peel fodder a zesty addition to keep cattle alive during drought

A farmer near Gunnedah is feeding his cattle orange peel, donated by a juice factory, in a bid to keep them alive as the drought wears on.




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Life member of Rebels bikie club charged with murder over Central Coast death

Colin Crane, a life member of the Rebels bikie club, appears in court charged with the murder of Clint Starkey at a Peats Ridge service station last year.



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ACCC eyes processor McCain Foods over allegations of 'misleading or deceptive' dealings with growers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is investigating allegations of unconscionable conduct towards growers by one of the country's major vegetable processors.