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Father and son Rowan and Wally Peart are both members of the volunteer Rural Fire Brigade



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Skin doctor Elamurugan Arumugam found not guilty of sexual assault on patients

A skin cancer specialist and plastic surgeon is acquitted of sexually assaulting three women during medical examinations.




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Couple has second chance at love, tying the knot 60 years after their first engagement

Tom never gave up hope that he would be reunited with the lost fiancee of his youth, diligently attending their graduate reunion every 10 years in the hopes Judith would be there.




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Network Detective helps organisations secure work-at-home devices to mitigate cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities caused by remote workforces

What was once considered a luxury – the ability to work from home – is now a necessity in today’s unprecedented time.




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Narara sex assault: Police warn Central Coast community the same attacker has struck again

A man who attempted to abduct a woman on the NSW Central Coast on Sunday is believed to be the same person who sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl last month.




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New ABC Heywire Trailblazers program seeks young regional game-changers

A new program supporting young innovators in regional Australia is launched by the ABC and the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development.




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Man killed by garbage truck driven by 'close friend' in San Remo

A man is hit and killed by a garbage truck on the NSW Central Coast, with the driver left "significantly traumatised" as the men had become good friends over the years.



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Principal threatens to run alternative schools illegally despite non-compliance report

The principal of three alternative schools in New South Wales says she will run them illegally if she is forced to close following a scathing report into their compliance.




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Paul Okon condemns VAR after Central Coast Mariners finish with nine men against Western Sydney Wanderers

Angry Mariners coach Paul Okon pledges to appeal against red cards handed to Wout Brama and Jake McGing from Saturday night's controversial loss, as the Video Assistant Referee yet again comes under the spotlight.




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Ally the Alligator puts up big fight as Australian Reptile Park takes eggs out of summer heat

It takes eight wranglers to force a 200 kilogram alligator in its most aggressive state away from a well-guarded nest of eggs, but they need to be taken to ensure their survival.




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Fireworks spray into Terrigal beach crowd




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Two injured, thousands evacuated after barge carrying fireworks catches fire off Terrigal beach

Two men are injured and thousands forced to evacuate after a barge catches fire during a New Year's Eve fireworks display at Terrigal Beach, on the New South Wales central coast.




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Wout Brama awaits fate for 'disgusting' tackle on Corey Gameiro in A-League clash between Mariners and Roar

Central Coast Mariners midfielder Wout Brama faces a nervous wait for the A-League match review panel to ponder his horrible tackle which left Brisbane Roar forward Corey Gameiro in tears.




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Wout Brama gets two-match ban for 'disgusting' tackle on Brisbane Roar's Corey Gameiro

Central Coast Mariners midfielder Wout Brama is let off with a two-match ban for his tackle that left Brisbane Roar forward Corey Gameiro in tears.




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Failings identified after wall of fire sparked by gas ignition rushes over underground miners

An incident in which a gas ignition sent a wall of fire over underground miners could have been deadly, the NSW Resources Regulator says in its initial investigation report.




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Fast rail could turn Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle into 'mega region'

A fast train network connecting greater Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle as a "mega region" could create more than 10,000 new jobs, according to a new report.




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ACCC eyes processor McCain Foods over allegations of 'misleading or deceptive' dealings with growers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is investigating allegations of unconscionable conduct towards growers by one of the country's major vegetable processors.




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Woy Woy bowling club property deal referred to Independent Commission Against Corruption

The sale of government land on the New South Wales central coast waterfront for the bargain price of $38,000 has locals up in arms and prompted Greens MP David Shoebridge to refer the matter to the Independent Commission Against Corruption.



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Usain Bolt to stay in Gosford, Mariners coach Mike Mulvey more interested in Roar game than contract talks

Usain Bolt has turned down a two-year deal to play in Europe, but that won't make Mike Mulvey and the Central Coast Mariners rush into offering the eight-time Olympic champion a deal.




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Eve van Grafhorst was diagnosed with HIV and hounded out of Australia, but her legacy endures

Eve van Grafhorst was almost three when she was diagnosed with HIV in 1985. Then she was banned from childcare, and eventually her family was hounded to New Zealand where they started a new life.




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Child road safety still widely misunderstood by parents, schools and motorists, says chief investigator

Almost two years after the death of a five-year-old schoolgirl, who was hit and killed by a passing truck on the NSW Central Coast, an investigator fights to make sure it never happens again.





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Mountain Sounds Festival organisers deny NSW Police claims of 'mismanagement'

Music festival organisers and the NSW Police lock horns over the reason for the sudden cancellation of a Central Coast event, with organisers denying it was plagued by "mismanagement".





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Desperate patients turn to black market for medicinal cannabis despite spike in legal prescriptions

A father says the day he watched his infant daughter suffer a violent two-and-a-half-hour seizure was when he decided breaking the law was a small price to pay for her life.









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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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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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Missing Illawarra man Gary Pearce confirmed dead

Extensive DNA testing has confirmed a body found in a burnt-out car in NSW's south-west is that of missing Illawarra man, Gary Pearce.




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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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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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Farm trespass laws pass making it illegal to use websites, social media to incite others

People who use a carriage service such as websites and social media to incite others to break into farms could be sent to jail under new laws passed through Federal Parliament.





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Olegas Truchanas: a hero of the environmental movement

Olegas Truchanas was a pioneering photographer whose images of the Tasmanian wilderness are legendary. Olegas was closely associated with the struggle to save Lake Pedder from being flooded by the Hydro-Electric Commission in 1972, and he remains a hero of the environmental movement. Listen to his story as he travels from Nazi-occupied Lithuania to Australia.




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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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Game, set and match for tourism

Events like Melbourne's Australian Open attract spectators from interstate and overseas, causing a spike in tourist numbers. Does the tournament also appear to boost other parts of the tourism sector?




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How to make an origami frog

Origami folds have associated geometric patterns or "paper trails" in which we are able to visualise different types of triangles, angles, polygons, lines and symmetry. Use these patterns to turn a two-dimensional flat sheet of paper into a three-dimensional hopping frog!




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Japan, IOC officially postpone Tokyo Games until 2021




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Osaka backs Olympic postponement: 'Sport will eventually unite us again'




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Coco Gauff reveals battle with depression




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Oregon Ski Resorts Gear Up To Welcome Visitors Again

Oregon’s ski resorts have been shut down since March but some may be able to open up again as soon as next week.




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Portland Gas Tax Is On The Ballot Once Again. This Time With Little Opposition.

Four years ago, Portland voters approved a 10-cents-a-gallon gas tax to fund road projects. Four years later, the tax is up for renewal. But this time around, the debate around the tax is limited.