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The 'watergate scandal' is still as clear as mud in a drought

Labor is intent on pushing the so-called "watergate scandal". What exactly it is alleging is about as clear as the water flowing through the Menindee Lakes, writes Kath Sullivan.




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Federal election 2019 could see independents make history, with Indi as the test case

Rural independents are proving a difficult test for the Coalition in this election. But the pathway to parliament is harder than it might seem.




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Detection dogs have been trained to locate the endangered Alpine Stonefly




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South Gippsland hailstorm blankets beaches as wet weather sweeps across Victoria

A hailstorm blankets Gippsland beaches in white as a cold front sweeps across Victoria, downing trees and causing flash flooding as it dumps 50 millimetres of rain west of Melbourne.





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Federal election 2019: Are the major parties doing enough for our elderly when it comes to aged care?

Aged care advocates say policy, regulatory and funding systems have not kept pace with the changing needs and expectations of the growing number of older Australians.




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Littleproud flags possible government intervention in southern water market ahead of ACCC inquiry

The newly sworn-in Water Minister David Littleproud is to order ACCC inquiry into water trading in southern basin.




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Homeless people become tenants in rental properties with mentor support to stay off the streets

A program supporting the homeless with a mentor once they're housed is being hailed as a way to reduce the number of people sleeping rough.






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Grunt the 'very friendly' giant pet pig banned from walking on Wangaratta Council's public land

Wangaratta Council has issued the pig's owner with a cease and desist notice, stating he has broken a local law by walking Grunt the pig in public and will be fined $806 if he continues.






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Barnawartha police shooting: NSW authorities allege brothers were radicalised before jail time

The brothers shot by police in Barnawartha North yesterday were radicalised before going to jail last year, NSW Corrective Services allege, as counterterrorism police say one of the men had been on their radar for at least two years.





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Milk recalled in Victoria, southern NSW over possible E.coli contamination

There has been a second milk recall affecting stores in Victoria and southern New South Wales over fears about possible E.coli contamination.




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Albury's historic St Matthew's Church to restore Letourneau organ after arson attack

More than 1,000 pipes from Albury's St Matthew's Church's renowned Letourneau organ will be removed and restored after being damaged by fire three years ago.







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Wangaratta's Grunt the pig is back walking on council streets after a public campaign

Wangaratta's Grunt the pig is back walking on council land after a public campaign led council to reverse the ban with strict conditions.




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Murray-Darling water plan walks a fine line between efficiency and the environment

Taxpayer investments and the water market are making irrigation more efficient and reducing Murray-Darling's base flow. Here's what needs to happen next, write Q J Wang and Avril Horne.




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Smoking ceremony marks the signing of the Taungurung Country community energy partnership




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Water trading's 'unintended' consequences across Australia's southern Murray-Darling Basin

As Australia's competition watchdog prepares to study the Murray-Darling Basin's $2 billion water trade, a trip up the river finds irrigators are worried about the market's "unintended" consequences.





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Drought and climate change are driving high water prices in the Murray-Darling Basin

High water prices in the Murray-Darling Basin are blamed on foreign investors and corporate speculators. The simple truth is they are caused mostly by lack of rain.




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Vision Australia seeks funding to keep 'essential' radio service on the airwaves

More than 700,000 people could lose their primary connection to the outside world as the NDIS rollout leaves Vision Australia Radio without essential government funding to stay on air.




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The tiny endangered Sloane's froglet




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Murray-Darling Basin inspector-general to oversee water efficiency, compliance and allegations of theft

A Murray-Darling Basin inspector-general will focus of water efficiency, compliance and theft under a proposal by Water Minister David Littleproud.






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Victoria weather: Residents urged to prepare for severe windstorm, polar blast

Emergency services are warning Victorians to brace for a cold snap and wind gusts of up to 130kph in parts of the south-east, while alpine areas may enjoy heavier snowfall.





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Victoria cold weather blankets towns in snow, forces closures on 'treacherous' roads

Heavy snow, freezing temperatures and "treacherous driving conditions" close access to a popular snow resort as Victoria shivers through its third day of an extreme cold snap that's blanketing towns in snow.




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Water prices in southern Murray-Darling skyrocket as increased water demand 'collides' with dry conditions

New analysis of water prices in the southern Murray-Darling Basin finds water prices sitting at levels only previously seen during the Millennium Drought.





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Mr Fischer's coffin was taken from The Rock in NSW's Riverina to Albury by train.

Commemorating his love for trains, Tim Fischer's coffin was transported by rail to Albury where a state funeral will be held.




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Native birds found dead, believed poisoned, on northern Victorian property

Authorities discover more than 120 dead native birds, believed to have been poisoned, on a rural property in northern Victoria.




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Australia's haberdashery shops are hanging on by a thread but are they crafting a comeback?

The humble haberdashery shop was once a mainstay of many a town centre, but is browsing the colourful bits and bobs in these stores in danger of becoming a thing of the past?




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Gay Anglican priests fight to get church blessing of their same-sex marriage

A significant move by the Anglican Church to bless the marriage of two gay priests at a ceremony this week has been postponed due to a legal challenge.



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Farmers, residents fight $30m sheep abattoir planned for Gillieston, northern Victoria

A $30 million proposal for a sheep abattoir that would employ 150 full-time workers is opposed by a group of residents, who are concerned about potential health impacts and devaluation of their properties.






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The Man in the Picture songwriter, Garry Koehler of The Bobkatz, dies aged 64

Beloved Australian songwriter Garry Koehler, who rose to fame with his band The Bobkatz after penning The Man in the Picture, has died in his Queensland home.




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Daisy the school dog improves student wellbeing and attendance in classroom

Daisy the school dog is the latest staff member at Melrose Primary School, helping students with her calming influence and improving attendance rates.




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Cubbie Station tours Murray-Darling councillors through its controversial cotton holding to show there's no water

Australia's largest cotton farm Cubbie Station has opened its gates to local government councillors from across the Murray-Darling Basin.




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Firefighters help inspire the next generation of volunteers through school-based cadet program

Ahead of a fierce fire season, a cadet program for volunteer firefighting prompts school students to join their local Rural Fire Service brigade.




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Purebred dingo pup that dropped from the air into a backyard garden turns out to be endangered breed

DNA testing has confirmed that a "seriously cute" little dog that crash-landed into a Victorian backyard is an endangered breed of dingo.




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Melbourne is set for some wild weather, but the forecast for the Melbourne Cup is good

Victoria should brace itself for extreme weather over the next few days, with the bureau forecasting damaging winds, flooding rains and snow before conditions clear up for Melbourne Cup day.