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This coral reef at One Tree Island, near Gladstone, has shown growth of 400 per cent between 2014 and 2017, after it was devastated by Cyclone Hamish





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Tamil family from Biloela to remain in Australia for 12 more days as deportation fight continues

The Tamil family fighting deportation from Australia has been given a further reprieve in its fight to remain in the country, with the Federal Court ordering the Immigration Minister to provide more evidence to support claims the youngest child has no right to protection.




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The new Datalogic Memor 20 combines Enterprise PDA strength with the user friendliness of a Smartphone

With its new Memor 20, Datalogic comments that it is launching a PDA that empowers users in retail, field services, logistic environments and healthcare with a device that combines the best features of a smartphone with the highest standards of enterprise level devices.




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12yo girl allegedly tied up, sexually assaulted on walk to school on NSW Central Coast

Police launch an investigation after a 12-year-old girl said she was tied up and sexually assaulted in bushland on the NSW Central Coast by a man with a knife while on her walk to school.




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Three arrested in connection to fatal Wyong shooting after 24hr manhunt

A taser is deployed as police seize two vehicles and raid properties after the arrest of three people over a fatal shooting at Wyong on the New South Wales Central Coast yesterday.






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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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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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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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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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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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Man, 20, charged with supplying drugs that police believe led to FOMO Festival death

A man is charged with supplying the drugs police believe 19-year-old Alex Ross-King took before she died from a suspected fatal overdose at a dance festival in western Sydney at the weekend.



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Central Coast Mariners hit rock bottom, searching for their sixth coach in five seasons after 8-2 loss

The Central Coast Mariners have won one game from 21 starts and sacked their coach. The days of Usain Bolt's ill-fated trial with the team seem a lifetime ago, but are we still seeing the effects?




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Bupa's ninth aged care home sanctioned in 12 months over 'severe risk' to residents

Another Bupa aged care home is sanctioned over what the Department of Health identified as a "severe risk to the health, safety and wellbeing of care recipients".




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Climate, politics and animal activists: We asked the northern beef industry why 'the steaks are so high' in 2019

ABC Rural asks a group of industry leaders at this year's NT Cattlemen's Association conference to share their views on challenges and opportunities in 2019.




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Woman given 28 demerit points in single NSW police stop during Easter long weekend

A woman receives 28 demerit points enough to have a driver's licence suspended twice over during a single police stop north of Sydney at the weekend, after officers issue her with four separate infringement notices.




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Federal election 2019: Bill Shorten gets rockstar reception as Clive Palmer heads to Fiji

Bill Shorten draws a rockstar welcome in enemy territory, Scott Morrison argues with Labor over its support for a Coalition policy and Clive Palmer is personally, yet noticeably, absent from the campaign trail.





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'Depraved' camouflage rapist who gloated about abusing 12yo girl jailed for almost three decades

A Gosford judge describes Troy Johnson, a father of three who stalked and sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl as she walked to school, as "hideous" and "depraved" before jailing him for almost 30 years.





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Koori Knockout 2019 sees 30,000 footy players and fans descend on Central Coast

As a place to glimpse the next generation of stars and one of the biggest events on the Indigenous calendar, the Koori Knockout features some of the fastest, most exciting rugby league in the country.




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A-League 2019-20 season preview: What to expect from the upcoming season

The A-League is back, with a brand new team and a whole host of new players. Check out our comprehensive preview ahead of the season kick-off.




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Melbourne Victory, City play out goalless draw, Western Sydney Wanderers rally to beat Central Coast Mariners 2-1

The Melbourne derby ends in a scoreless draw as the Victory host City at Docklands in the opening round of the A-League, while the Wanderers celebrate a 2-1 triumph over the Mariners at their new home ground.




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Baz Luhrmann's Elvis movie could star a 23-year-old law student from Townsville

Brody Finlay hadn't auditioned for Baz Luhrmann's next project, and was surprised when the director's office contacted him.





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Golf club closures loom as memberships plummet to lowest level in 20 years

Golf clubs around the country are failing to meet the needs of modern consumers and as a result memberships are at an all-time low.




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Part 2: What does 'rock bottom' look like for alcoholics?

Alcoholism is big problem in regional areas where health support is limited and the dangers of drink driving are made worse by distance.




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Push to cut drought-loan interest from 2.5 per cent to zero

The NSW Farmers Association is lobbying the State Government remove the interest on loans provided to farmers during drought.




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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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Wellness Wednesday: May 6, 2020

Submitted by Christina Moore: Making a Simple Facemask The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public, particularly where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores, pharmacies and public transportation) and for bolstering other social distancing practices. As the state begins to reopen various businesses and services, […]




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Suicide and Mental Health Task Force creates Guide to Assisting Distressed Individuals | January 13, 2020

The Suicide and Mental Health Task Force created a Guide to Assisting Distressed Individuals, available for download online in folder and poster format...




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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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WTA Tour suspends play until May 2 amid coronavirus pandemic




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Japan, IOC officially postpone Tokyo Games until 2021




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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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42 days until golf: Remembering the late Payne Stewart




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




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




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2K Sports releases teaser for new PGA Tour video game




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




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Woods-Manning vs. Mickelson-Brady charity match set for May 24




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Augusta National donates 2,000 pounds of Masters food to charity




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Report: 24-team format for 2020 NHL playoffs gaining traction




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NHL, NHLPA announce postponement of 2020 international games




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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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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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The It List: Jerry Seinfeld's back with his first comedy special in 22 years, Disney+ celebrates May the 4th, 'Gladiator' turns 20 and the best in pop culture the week of May 4, 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, when most of us are staying at home, we’re going to spotlight products that you can enjoy from your couch, whether solo or in small groups, and leave out the rest. With that in mind, here are our picks for May 4-10, including the best deals we could find for each.