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Two arrested over murder of Danielle Easey who was dumped in creek wrapped in plastic

A man and a woman are arrested in connection with the murder of Danielle Easey, whose body was found last month, wrapped in plastic and dumped in a creek near Newcastle.




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Sydney news: Janine Balding killer refused release, North Ryde RSL cancels abortion event

MORNING BRIEFING: The serial sex offender who raped and killed Sydney woman Janine Balding will not be released for another two years, while the North Ryde RSL club cancels a conservative event on abortion over security fears.




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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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Boy watches NRL star give a talk at the Knockout

A young boy at 2019 Koori Knockout




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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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Sydney news: Interstate firefighters to aid bushfire efforts, two people fined over Harbour Bridge protest

MORNING BRIEFING: Dozens of firefighters from South Australia head to New South Wales as back-up for weary RFS workers, and two people are fined after a banner is hung from the Harbour Bridge.




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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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Youth justice system gets major overhaul after Frank Baxter riots

A major overhaul of all New South Wales juvenile correction facilities is underway, with an independent review into a riot at Central Coast facility exposing systemic failures and consistent violence.



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Central coast teenagers seriously injured after allegedly being struck by drunk ride-share driver

A ride-share driver is charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm after he allegedly ran down a group of teenagers while under the influence of alcohol on the central coast in the early hours of the morning.




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Terrigal Beach in NSW faces dangerous pollution levels from human faeces as summer approaches

Although the State Government is investigating the pollution as an issue of "grave concern", Terrigal Beach will not be fixed before summer.




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Ride-share driver accused of running down passengers after argument has bail refused

A judge denies bail to an 18-year-old ride-share driver accused of getting into an argument with a group of passengers before ramming his car into two of them.




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Volunteer Diane Kirkland rescues joeys orphaned in car accidents




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Kangaroos account for 90 per cent of crashes involving animals in NSW, so what do you do if you hit a roo?

For most drivers, hitting a kangaroo can be a terrifying experience. But if the animal is still alive, the next steps you take can be the most important.




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Man accused of murdering neighbour in Parkes after argument over barking dogs

An 18-year-old Parkes man is charged with murder and firearms offences police allege he shot his neighbour after a dispute over barking dogs and said the two men "were not great friends".




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Sydney's iconic Sirius building sold to developers for $150 million

Sydney's iconic Sirius building is sold for $150 million to developers who plan to refurbish the existing building and deliver 89 apartments, along with retail and commercial spaces.



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Former addict Norm Henderson helping ice users in drug-ravaged NSW towns

Norm Henderson knows what it's like to be in the darkness of drug addiction, but even he has been surprised by the grip ice has on smaller towns and communities.





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Neale Daniher awarded Victorian of the Year for motor neurone disease advocacy

AFL great Neale Daniher is named the 2019 Victorian of the Year in recognition of his advocacy to find a cure for the fatal motor neurone disease he was diagnosed with six years ago.




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15-year-old American qualifier Cori Gauff defeats Venus Williams in first round

Fifteen-year-old American qualifier Cori Gauff caused a stunning Wimbledon upset by defeating five-time champion Venus Williams in the first round.




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Severe frosts and plummeting temperatures hit NSW growers during drought

Freezing temperatures across New South Wales bring heavy frosts, sapping moisture from crops as farmers struggle with water shortages, but are good news for some growers




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15-year-old American qualifier Cori Gauff defeats Venus Williams in first round

Fifteen-year-old American qualifier Cori Gauff caused a stunning Wimbledon upset by defeating five-time champion Venus Williams in the first round.




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Dry conditions for sheep at Merigur in Victoria




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Why Victorian farmers want the NSW Government to cut one of its drought aid measures

A Victorian dairy lobby group calls for the New South Wales Government to stop subsidising the cost of transporting fodder.





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Sheet Of Bark had vital role in colonial settlement of inland New South Wales

Little remains at Sheet Of Bark, but this colonial-era horse stopover played a vital role in the settlement of inland New South Wales.




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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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Australia's competitive rabbit hoppers aim for new heights in international competition

The niche sport, which puts leads on rabbits to guide them through horse-jumping-style events, is growing in popularity and it is hoped may soon reach an elite level.




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Country Press Australia and Deakin University study into regional news decline

The largest study of country newspapers ever undertaken in Australia is hoping to develop sustainable models that can help the declining regional media landscape survive into the future.




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Mandatory pain relief for mulesing in Victoria looks set to become a reality

Industry groups estimate a majority of sheep farmers are using pain relief when mulesing stock, but Victoria looks set to become the first state to make the practice mandatory.




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Ben and David, hero shot



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Parkes Observatory workers reflect on moon landing 50 years on as 'just another day's work'

About 600 million people were glued to the television in awe of the first moon landing, but for Ben Lam and David Cooke it was just another day at the office.



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Apollo 11: Off course and low on fuel, heart rate data reveals the tension of the first Moon landing

With just seconds to go before running out of fuel and unknown alarms going off, Neil Armstrong's heartrate began to skyrocket.




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Live video of NASA's Apollo 11 reached the world thanks to one little dish outside Canberra

When Kevin Gallegos carpooled to work one cold Canberra morning the day ahead wouldn't be typical he and the rest of the team at the Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station would be instrumental in bringing live footage of Neil Armstrong's first steps on the Moon back to Earth.




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Astrophotography competition sees joint winners for prestigious David Malin Awards

For the first time two overall winners have won the prestigious David Malin Awards which honours the best in Australian astrophotography.





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Broken Hill Indigenous prisoners find a voice, cultural connection through Songbird music and arts

Music, dance, art and poetry are keeping prisoners connected to their culture and, in some cases, reducing their chances of reoffending.




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Pig farmers leave industry in droves, despite desperate plea to buy Australian pork

Pig producers in New South Wales battle a combination of factors that have seen up to 80 per cent of them selling all their pigs and leaving the industry.




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Outback mechanic and Bribbaree local hero retires after 70 years of service

Since Maurice Henry began working as a mechanic in 1949, he has helped deliver two babies, rescued countless stranded drivers and become the heart and soul of his tiny town.





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Country racing jockey Michael Hackett recovers from three-horse crash at Tomingley

Michael Hackett doesn't remember much about his first race. He doesn't remember a thing about his last either.




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Stuart Beattie opens up about Pirates of the Caribbean, Hugh Jackman and his Vietnam War blockbuster

Writer Stuart Beattie wrote scripts for Johnny Depp, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and Tom Cruise, but it's his newly released Vietnam War epic that he is most passionate about.




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'Let's change the ending': Red park benches hold simple message to call out domestic violence

Park benches in neighbourhood parks across the country are being painted bright red to encourage people to take a stand against domestic violence.




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Injured worker sleeps next to portable toilet as she waits for insurer to complete approved home modifications

Caroline Harte is mostly confined to her bed after a fall at work. While her insurer completes modifications to her home she sleeps next to a portable toilet and shower.




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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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BOM forecasts 'Antarctic winds' for NSW weekend as towns receive first snow in decades

Towns in regional NSW experience snowfall for the first time in 20 years as a deep polar vortex, which battered south-east Australia yesterday, moves north.




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Snowfall event across regional NSW leaves lambs dead but orchards ready for strong spring

Lambs have died of hypothermia and orchards are ready for a fruitful spring following a snow event in regional New South Wales.




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Trains deliver water to drought-affected NSW coal mines to keep production going and save jobs

As the drought continues, water is being carted by train for the first time in decades to keep production on track at a NSW coal mine and secure 140 full-time jobs.




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Part 3: What support is there in the bush for recovering alcoholics?

Alcohol is linked to everything from cancers, liver and cardiovascular disease, stroke and depression.