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Working in the midst of genocide, Carly has firsthand experience of helping people in crisis

She already had years of experience in humanitarian work, but Carly Learson describes her Myanmar role as "probably the toughest job I've ever had".




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NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro says 'green tape' hindering water security amid drought crisis

The NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro says "green tape" is standing in the way of long-term solutions to the drought crisis, and suggests the state could borrow money to reshape water infrastructure.




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Newstart recipients have been urged to go regional in order to find jobs but could that work?

Connor Drum admits he steals food from the supermarket to supplement the Newstart payments he receives unable to find work, some in the Federal Government say he should leave the support networks he has in Canberra to search for a job in regional Australia.




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Chinese restaurant pioneers take rural town's last orders after 43 years

After four decades, a rural community farewells the family behind the town's first and only Chinese restaurant and celebrates their role in diversifying its culinary palate.




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Regional conservatoriums push for suitable venues to sustain music education for students

From their humble beginnings inside former churches, hostels and retail stores, regional conservatoriums continue to play a leading role in music education outside metropolitan areas.




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Caped offender wanted by police over attempted armed robberies

Police ask for public help to identify a man caught on CCTV leaving crime scenes in a cape in central west New South Wales.







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Sydney news: Theo Hayez video emerges as family search for answers, graffiti closes train line

MORNING BRIEFING: A new video of missing Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez is released as his family attempt to solve what happened to the 18-year-old, last seen in Byron Bay.





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More women in trades could be the solution to the skills shortage, study finds

Women face a number of hurdles when it comes to working in manual trades, but overcoming the barriers as some have done could be the answer to the skills shortage.




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Cosmetic laser treatments need tighter regulation experts warn as patients describe 'burns'

Nic Dolbel wanted to improve the skin under her eyes, but a cosmetic laser treatment left her with lingering pain and what she says felt like "third-degree burns".




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Natural mineral pools provide double benefit of therapeutic effect and tourist dollars

Taking the waters of a mineral pool is a long, human tradition, and today it is often grey nomads seeking out their reputed healing and bubbling waters.




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Water restriction levels in NSW towns decided by local councils

NSW has no 'standard definition' for water restrictions, leaving it to councils to work out for themselves.




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Hay balers sell out across Victoria as drought ruins crops, push up fodder prices

Farmers and contractors rush to spend up to $350,000 for hay-baling equipment to make the most of grain crops and strong demand for fodder as the drought rolls on.




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Small wineries battle large players in an overcrowded market

The romance and lifestyle of winemaking do not match the reality of hard work and tough business, says an international wine writer.




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Farmers and drought-affected communities to receive an extra $100m in federal funding

Fresh from his tour of the United States, Prime Minister Scott Morrison heads to Queensland to pledge more money to support drought-affected communities.




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Fleur Magick Dennis at a school




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Australia's wine industry recovers from decade-long grape glut, industry marketing group says

The wine industry emerges from a decade-long grape glut, with exports playing a big role in the sector's turnaround.




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How these kids manage life with ectodermal dysplasia, a rare disorder that means they don't sweat

This family has a rare condition called ectodermal dysplasia, which means their sweat glands don't function properly and they can easily overheat.




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These drought-hit young people feel forgotten, but they're speaking up with their ideas on dealing with the dry

Young people across Australia are being hit hard by the drought now they want to be heard and be part of a solution.




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Farmers ask Scott Morrison to consider financial incentives to leave drought-affected land

Exit packages are one of six measures the National Farmers' Federation has requested of the Federal Government in a bid to help those affected by what it says is unprecedented drought.




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Drought-hit towns anxiously await federal economic stimulus package

Hopes are raised in drought-stricken towns that the Federal Government is on the cusp of delivering a stimulus package, with local mayors urging a generous spend.




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Major stimulus package for drought-affected regions set to be approved by Federal Government

The ABC understands drought-stricken towns will be the target of federal stimulus potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars under a program designed to support regional communities enduring hardship.




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Parkes' abandoned gold mines continue to be unearthed by residents a century on

Cave-ins, bottomless pits filled with car bodies and cyanide-laced sandhills are just some of the remnants left behind from Parkes' long gold-rush history.





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Farmers are demanding answers after NSW drought coordinator sacked

Only a year into the job, with the drought still gripping NSW, the drought coordinator has been sacked, and farmers are demanding answers.




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Sierra upgrade planned for Tuesday, May 5

The Libraries IT Division is planning to upgrade Sierra to Release 5.1 (from 4.2) on Tuesday, May 5 beginning at 5 pm. This will require approximately two – three hours of downtime for both Sierra and the library catalog. We chose that time because it is during the normal Information Technology maintenance period and the number […]




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Student post: Friendships and Fanzines: Inspiration from the Jay Lynch Collection

Friendships and Fanzines: Inspiration from the Jay Lynch Collection By Hannah Kramer Bio: Hannah Kramer is a History major, finishing her junior year at Ohio State. She has been a student employee at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum since October 2018.  Special thanks to Professor Jared Gardner at The Ohio State University; his […]




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Sierra upgrade planned for Tuesday, May 5

Submitted by Michelle Henley: The Libraries IT Division is planning to upgrade Sierra to Release 5.1 (from 4.2) on Tuesday, May 5 beginning at 5 p.m. This will require approximately two to three hours of downtime for both Sierra and the library catalog.  Read more about the Sierra upgrade: https://library.osu.edu/site/it/sierra-upgrade-planned-for-tuesday-may-5/




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We’re Stronger Together: Blood Donors Urgently Needed

Submitted by Alicia Perkins: As hospitals once again ramp up their services that require donated blood, we encourage you to make this important gift. Versiti Blood Center of Ohio has teamed up with many local businesses to make donating easier by providing community donation locations closer to home. When you donate with Versiti, your donation […]




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Help us identify anime cels from our collection!

Anime fans, now’s your time to shine! Within our International Museum of Cartoon Art Collection, we have a number of unidentified cels and animation drawings from what we believe to be Japanese animation from the 1990s. We are turning to the expert fans out there to help us identify title, character names, date, and creators […]




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Kudos: OConnell, Hammons, Primeau, Ramey, Dotson, Larson, Flierl, Founds, Cramer, Leeper, McGurk, Drozd, Anderson, Davis, Hernandez, Davis, Aihara, Miyazaki

From Rocki Strader: Christine OConnell helped me get 24 letters DocuSigned by various writers and returned back to me. And she set them up so quickly that I was easily able to get the letters distributed on time. She was responsive to all my newbie questions about the process, and made my life much easier! Thanks, […]




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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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Virtual Career Resources for Students

Buckeye Careers provides a unified career services support model available to all students and employers...




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Kindness calls reach thousands of Ohio State students

Heading into finals week, departments and units across The Ohio State University made kindness calls to our students, checking in on them during these stressful times. <a href="https://news.osu...




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Introducing Adam Goodes

To get to really know people, it's important to learn about their lives and the impact they've made on the world. As you watch this clip, you'll learn all about Adam Goodes and who he is. You'll gain a deeper understanding of Adam’s path to becoming an advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and why standing up to racism is important to him. We recommend you watch this clip before viewing other clips in the series, as it supports the story in each of the themes. Teachers: To help you hold these discussions, refer to the key considerations to delivering The Australian Dream education resources. We encourage you to give students a platform to share their own Australian dream and get behind The Australian Dream campaign by encouraging your students to express their thoughts, feelings, emotions and visions for their Australia.




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Declining forests of Giant Kelp

Imagine diving between giant kelp that reach more than 30 metres from the bottom of the ocean to the surface. The east coast of Tasmania is one of the few places in the world where these underwater forests exist. But how much longer will they survive? Watch this clip to find out why these magnificent ecosystems are disappearing at an alarming rate.




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From the garden to the plate

Discover a community garden and a local restaurant working together to grow fresh produce and create fabulous meals - sustainably. View this clip created by young reporters from Presbyterian Ladies College in Armidale, New South Wales. The clip was developed as part of the ABC Splash Live 'Making the news!' project, which featured local sustainability stories by students from around the country.




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Identity, racism and connection

How do you identify yourself? For some of us our identity is linked to the way we look, but for many people, especially in a multicultural country like Australia, it is generally more complicated. Does the way you look inform how you identify yourself? Grace is a Yorta Yorta person, and her identity is linked to her connection to places, not how she looks. Other than our physical appearance, what are some other ways we may identify ourselves?




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WTA Tour suspends play until May 2 amid coronavirus pandemic




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Coco Gauff reveals battle with depression




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For People With Disabilities, COVID-19 Presents An Extra Burden

A global pandemic that’s made life harder for nearly everyone is adding an even greater burden on many people who are disabled. And then there's the risk that people with disabilities could be denied life-saving medical treatment if a surge in COVID-19 diagnoses leads the state to ration care




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Eastern Oregon Church Leads Suit Over Gov. Kate Brown Stay-Home Executive Orders

A number of churches, including Elkhorn Baptist in Baker City, argue Brown's executive orders are invalid on “constitutional procedural grounds.”




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Friday Updates: Pandemic Rules Force Shakespeare Festival To Cancel Season

The festival had been scheduled to begin performances at its Ashland theaters in early September, but Gov. Kate Brown has banned large gatherings into at least October.  




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Pandemic Hampers Outreach To Voters Who Speak Limited Or No English

The in-person events that were the heart of voter outreach efforts have been put on hold. But Multnomah County election officials are still holding office hours, as they also go virtual.




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Oregon To Quarantine Foster Youth Removed From Michigan Facility After A Death

Two Oregon teenagers placed in a Michigan facility where at least 37 youth tested positive for COVID-19 will soon be moved to quarantine in Oregon. 

 




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Pandemic Poetry: Oregon Poets Offer Reflection In Time Of Crisis

As the days of social distancing become weeks, some have turned to poetry to cope with such strange times. OPB spoke with a few Oregon poets to hear what they are writing about right now.