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Outback taxidermist Cassandra Hall gets creative with dead animals of all shapes and sizes

When taxidermist Cassandra Hall was first asked by a New South Wales wildlife park to skin and stuff a 1.7-tonne American bison, she thought they were joking.




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Drought of 1891 to 1903 reconstructed shows today's conditions likely to have more devastating effects

A CSIRO reconstruction of the Federation drought of 1891 to 1903 finds that if it were to occur again today, its effects would likely be even more devastating.




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Laura was born into a 'church' called Outreach International. It took her 32 years to leave

Laura Sullivan spent 32 years in an Australian group she now believes is a cult, because of its controlling nature. But she didn't choose that path she was born into it.




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Drought reprieve as rain fills dams and turns dusty paddocks green, but more falls needed

The green vista that now stretches to the horizon is in stark contrast to the dust wall that shrouded paddocks not too long ago on this western NSW sheep station.




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Skinned crocodile found in Murray River in NSW, thousands of kilometres from natural habitat

A Gold Coast electrician fishing on the Murray River on the NSW-Victorian border was startled to find that what he thought was a log, or a dead Murray cod, was in fact a partly-skinned freshwater crocodile, thousands of kilometres from its natural northern Australian habitat.




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Dog tuckerbox - Original



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Toppled Tuckerbox



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Tuckerbox police tape



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'Gundagai's mourning, Gundagai's in shock' after cherished Dog on Tuckerbox statue vandalised

The famous Dog on the Tuckerbox statue near Gundagai in the NSW Riverina has been knocked from its sandstone pedestal in an attack the local mayor has called a "senseless bit of vandalism".



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Sydney News: Two wanted over Dog on the Tuckerbox vandalism, changes to Opal discounts

MORNING BRIEFING: Police release CCTV footage showing a man and a woman they wish to speak to over the vandalism of the Dog on the Tuckerbox statue, while Opal card travel discounts are extended.





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Charges laid and CCTV considered for iconic Dog on Tuckerbox following vandal attack

As a 28-year-old man is charged, the iconic Dog on the Tuckerbox at Gundagai could soon be under 24-hour watch after a national outcry when it was vandalised on the weekend.








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Frank Rusconi, the gifted stonemason behind Gundagai's famed Dog on the Tuckerbox

The news the Dog on the Tuckerbox had been damaged made national headlines and prompted an outpouring of love for the much-loved pooch. But what is the history of the famous statue?








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Gundagai's famous Dog on the Tuckerbox returns home to hero's welcome after vandalism attack

Sitting proudly on its pedestal, Gundagai's much-loved pooch is back where it belongs after it was recently vandalised in an attack that left the community outraged.




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The Dog on the Tuckerbox is back in place at Gundagai, hopefully for the last time

Gundagai's beloved Dog on the Tuckerbox statue made headlines last month after being wrested from its perch, but that wasn't the first time the icon was taken and the identities of those behind the original heist have never been revealed.




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



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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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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 looks pensive

Dave Rennie, Chiefs Head Coach before the Round 14 Super Rugby match between the Blues and the Chiefs at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, May 26, 2017.




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Folau's $14m compensation claim unresolved after 12-hour talks

Sacked Wallaby star Israel Folau will return to court on Wednesday as negotiations with Rugby Australia over his unfair dismissal claim remain deadlocked.