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NT announces 'first significant step' in lifting COVID-19 restrictions

It has been three weeks since the NT's last COVID-19 diagnosis and this weekend some Northern Territory parks will reopen.




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Quarantine fatigued? Here are the parks you can and can't go to now in the NT

What's going on in Litchfield? When will Kakadu, Uluru, Nitmiluk and the West Macs open? Here's where you can and can't go as restrictions lift across the Territory.




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'I can't wait for that chicken parmi': Territorians enjoy first full day in famous parks

Signs urging people to stay 1.5 metres apart mark the entrance to Litchfield National Park, and police patrols ensure the instructions are obeyed.




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'We can't wait for another virus': COVID-19 exposes gaps in Aboriginal health care

Official data indicates no Aboriginal people in the NT have tested positive to COVID-19, and as restrictions start to ease, health leaders say it's time to address some of the fundamental holes in Aboriginal health care.





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SFF candidate says Nationals have 'abandoned, ignored' the regions



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Voters in remote New South Wales say their state election candidates are missing in action

The most remote voters in New South Wales say they feel forgotten by politicians as the state election draws closer.




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'Community unrest' in Wilcannia amid concerns $30m weir pledged by governments won't go ahead

Wilcannia locals worry their weir won't ever be built, despite State and Federal Government pre-election promises.





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Regional Price Index shows cost of living in WA's north has dropped significantly

The latest survey of the cost of living in regional WA has shown a significant drop in living costs in the state's north. The State Government assesses the cost of 500 goods and services in 27 regional centres as part of the Regional Price Index every second year.




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The State Government has signed off on a plan that would allow it to forcibly reclaim one of Albany's prime vacant sites.

The State Government says it's sent a serious threat to the owners of one of Albany's prime vacant lots, by signing off on a plan that would allow it to reclaim the site. But the Opposition maintains it's a hollow threat.




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Man to front court over hydroponic cannabis

A 55-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly uncovered a hydroponic set-up being used to grow cannabis at an Albany house.




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Landmark GM canola case to rest on negligence principle

Lawyers representing a West Australian farmer who is suing his neighbour over genetically modified canola which allegedly contaminated his property, say the court case will hinge on the principle of negligence. The landmark case has been taken by Kojonup organic farmer Steve Marsh. They say the neighbour Michael Baxter had a duty to contain his own crop of GM canola.




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Can extremists be de-radicalised?

Two terrifying incidents involving convicted extremists took place in London last year. The first, the London Bridge attack, left two people dead. Nine weeks later, in Streatham, two passersby were stabbed on the street. Both cases occurred after the perpetrators had failed to be rehabilitated in prison. So how effective are the UK's schemes for de-radicalising offenders? The BBC's File on 4 investigates where it is time for a radical overhaul of the way England treats extremists. For copyright reasons there will be no podcast or streaming of this program.




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Laura Tingle's Canberra

Tempers flare over when to reopen schools; Eden Monaro By-election, and do we need a debate over future immigration?




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Patio 'lifted off like a Mexican wave' as severe storm and gale-force winds cut power to 55,000

A fierce cold front brings heavy rain and damaging winds across Perth and Western Australia's south-west, prompting hundreds of calls to emergency services and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.




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This is how a record cricket crowd can play a critical role in gender equality

Last night's T20 women's cricket match was more than just a game — its impact on gender equality in sport will reverberate for years to come, writes Kate O'Halloran.




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Murwillumbah Banana Festival forced to cancel annual street parade due to cost of anti-terror rules

Organisers of Murwillumbah's annual banana festival say national anti-terror rules have made it too expensive to hold a street parade.




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Breastfeeding used as a survival tool by Australopithecus africanus, our early human ancestor

How scientists "read" two-million-year-old teeth and uncovered the hidden breastfeeding patterns of our ancient ancestors.



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Fire crews planning 'significant' hazard reduction burns

On one part of the Sunshine Coast, up to 116mm of rain is still needed to saturate the soil to reduce the risk of bushfires flaring.




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'You just can't breathe': Learning to cope with anxiety brought on by coronavirus

With many people struggling to adapt to social isolation and other issues associated with coronavirus, a growing number are turning to mental health services to help them cope with anxiety.




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'These things can't wait': Sexual health still a priority

A Mount Isa medical professional has concerns a rise in unwanted pregnancies and people contracting sexually transmitted infections could result, as services demand drops since the coronavirus pandemic was declared.




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Logie Awards cancelled due to coronavirus

Logies organisers say the "challenges of COVID-19" have forced them to write off the 2020 Australian television awards, but "an even bigger event" will be held on the Gold Coast next year.




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'We need to party': Can the Gold Coast be trusted with eased restrictions?

Queensland authorities question if the coastal city could return to its usual way of life too soon, after allowing beaches to open and people to picnic.




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Coronavirus restrictions ease in Queensland, so what can and can't you do?

Some of Queensland's coronavirus restrictions ease from this morning, allowing you to head outside your homes for "recreation" — but before you grab your blanket and some brie here's a list of what you can and can't do.




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Health insurer apologises after cancer patient left in limbo for a month

Health insurer apologises for failing to respond to a young man left fighting an aggressive leukaemia in Brisbane, who is unable to return to his home country of Colombia during the coronavirus pandemic.




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'Significant to the industry': Australian scientists identify pig lung infections cause

A new species of bacteria is found to be behind mystery lung infections in pigs, resulting in economic and animal health benefit.




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Crowdsourced art fills gaps using DIY at-home kits following cancellation of major exhibition

A Torres Strait art centre has come up with a way for people to get involved from home with its internationally renowned artworks, using DIY kits, after all its exhibitions were cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions




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Cosmic Psychos: Blokes You Can Trust

This jaunty look at the Cosmic Psychos's 30-year history has unexpected depths




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Behind the Candelabra

Steven Soderbergh's tale about Liberace works as both a serious drama and a fun addition to the ranks of camp cinema




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American Hustle

David O Russell charts the rise and fall of con artists and shady characters in this 70s era comedic drama, and the results are fantastic





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Successful Mingoola refugee settlement program on hold as African families move away

Three years ago Mingoola residents welcomed African refugee families with open arms as part of a settlement program hailed for invigorating a dying country town. Now the tiny NSW town has lost all of its newest members.




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NSW Rural Fire Service cancels emergency warning for bushfire at Tenterfield

An emergency warning is downgraded in northern NSW after an "unpredictable and fast-moving" grass fire had threatened homes, with embers to blowing up to 4 kilometres ahead of the fire front.




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10 things you can do right now to help keep you and your family safe from coronavirus

As Australians start to set up their home offices and practice social distancing, we've assembled 10 simple steps every Australian can take to keep safe amid the COVID-19 panic.




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How harnessing the sun's rays can light up your landscape photography

Enjoying the sunrise or sunset is a simple pleasure you can do from your home. Tasmanian landscape photographer Nick Monk shares his tips on how to catch the light.




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'It's going to be terrible': Can Australia's smallest state come back from a pandemic?

Once a destination for grey nomads and bus tours, Australia's island state has built its brand into something clean, green and edgy. With 10 per cent of its economy hinging on tourism, Tasmania has a lot to lose.




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'We're in a bit of a tight spot': Meet the workers who can't get the wage subsidy

Because Niall Harden and Sarah Wyllie are not permanent residents, they are not entitled to the Government's new JobKeeper payment, which also excludes casuals who have not been with an employer for more than 12 months.




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Data reveals why our isolation can't just end when we've flattened the curve

Data suggests Australia's strict physical-distancing measures are beginning to work — but the risks are huge if we relax too quickly.




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Police to use helicopters, door knocks and numberplate scanners to check for coronavirus compliance

With helicopters in the air, police patrols of holiday destinations and numberplate scanning, leaders around the country warn there will be no tolerance for breaches of the strict self-isolation measures.




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How can I watch an Easter or Passover service this weekend?

Churches and synagogues across Australia are offering their services online and many are live streaming. Here's a list of the major services around the country this weekend.




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Doctor asks people to donate iPads so patients impacted by coronavirus restrictions can contact families

Hospitals across Tasmania have banned visitors, but one Hobart doctor is helping patients stay in touch with their loved ones during coronavirus pandemic by asking people to "donate" their iPads.




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This sea eagle was found covered in fish oil and close to death, but now it can spread its wings

A juvenile white-bellied sea eagle is back in the skies near Tasmania's Bruny Island after surviving being coated in fish oil and a enjoying a bubble bath spruce up.




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Phil says urgent cancer surgery is delayed because he's from a virus hot zone

A Tasmanian man in need of urgent cancer treatment says he has been refused surgery because his local hospital is in the midst of a coronavirus outbreak.




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Could Canberra's extreme heat and bushfires threaten the Brumbies' season opener?

Despite the heat, hail and fires, the Brumbies are planning to kick off their Super Rugby 2020 season tonight at Canberra Stadium, bringing some short-term relief to local fans.




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'It takes a toll': Heather Garriock admits hit to self-worth after Canberra United sacking

Outgoing Canberra United coach Heather Garriock admits coaching has taken a toll on her, as the trailblazer also opens up about the challenges for women and mothers in professional sport.




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With team sports postponed indefinitely, can you get a refund?

As children's weekend sport goes on hold, many parents are wondering if they can receive a refund on the fees already paid.




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First Australian farmer sues Monsanto, claiming Roundup caused his cancer

For the first time in Australia, a farmer is taking legal action against Monsanto the manufacturer of Roundup claiming it caused his cancer.




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Blood donations saved Jemma's life. The one medicine doctors can't buy

Jemma Burns survived being run over by a truck thanks to the blood donations of others. Now, as the Red Cross Blood Service marks its 90th anniversary, it is planning to expand into other interesting and unusual areas.




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Aged care royal commission chair Richard Tracey QC dies of cancer

Richard Tracey QC is remembered as wise, selfless and admired as the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is told of the "complete shock" of his sudden death.