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'Fake doctor' Shyam Acharya allowed to continue work despite fraud concerns, inquiry told

A fake doctor working at a Sydney hospital was detected as a fraud but allowed to continue working in the health system, an independent inquiry is told.




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Immunologist accused of abusing patients says internal examinations were medical not sexual

A Newcastle immunologist on trial for abusing dozens of women has argued vaginal and anal examinations he performed on patients were for medical, not sexual reasons.




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Sydney FC beat Melbourne Victory 1-0 in Big Blue, Newcastle Jets demolish Central Coast Mariners 5-1

Defending champions Sydney FC get their title defence off to a perfect start a 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory, while the Newcastle Jets demolish Central Coast Mariners 5-1.




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NSW local governments using new project to better plan for natural disasters

Natural disasters can have devastating effects on communities, with the ensuing financial and psychological pain taking years to ease, but being prepared can reduce the impact.




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Mariners draw 1-1 with Melbourne Victory, Newcastle Jets held by Wanderers: A-League scores and stats

Sunday proves to be a day of A-League score draws as the Mariners hold Victory to a 1-1 draw after the Jets and Wanderers battle it out for the same scoreline.





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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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Central Coast Mariners, Western Sydney Wanderers play controversial clash, Newcastle Jets beat Adelaide United, Perth Glory beats Phoenix

The Video Assistant Referee has again been a focal point as the Western Sydney Wanderers recorded a 2-0 win over nine-man Central Coast Mariners.




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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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Education key to getting more women into agriculture says former governor-general Dame Quentin Bryce

Drawing on her own experience growing up in rural Queensland's Ilfracombe, Dame Quentin Bryce says the role of women in agriculture has come a long way.




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Beef Australia 2018: Industry uses virtual reality to address consumer concerns about environment and animal welfare

The growing demand for transparency and ethically, socially and environmentally sustainable food is one of the hot topics at Beef Australia 2018.




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Woman's genitals allegedly burnt with branding iron in body modification procedure

Brendan Russell's body modification work includes tongue splitting and scarification, but court documents allege he used a branding iron to burn a woman's genitals, who later complained to police.




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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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Juror's bullying claim prompts warning by judge in case involving doctor accused of sexual assault

A District Court judge warns jurors deliberating in the trial of a Newcastle doctor not to bully each other as they deliberate on dozens of sexual abuse allegations.




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BackTrack hopes to provide alternative education for 60 students left in limbo after Eagle Arts closure

BackTrack, an organisation dedicated to helping disengaged youth, wants to provide education for 60 students in NSW's far west who were left in limbo when their alternative school shut down.





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Intercity fleet depot polluting local waterways has residents furious at NSW Government

Central coast residents have launched a scathing attack on the NSW Government after recent works let tonnes of silt, clay and rocks wash into Bangalow Creek, renowned for its wildlife.




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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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Climate, politics and animal activists: We asked the northern beef industry why 'the steaks are so high' in 2019

ABC Rural asks a group of industry leaders at this year's NT Cattlemen's Association conference to share their views on challenges and opportunities in 2019.




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Country music star Felicity Urquhart returns to the stage after husband Glen Hannah's suicide

Felicity Urquhart was meant to be celebrating her first solo album Frozen Rabbit with her husband Glen Hannah, but a month after its release, he took his own life.




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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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Perth Glory spoils Western United's A-League home debut by snatching late draw

A-League newcomers Western United draws its first home game, 1-1 against Perth, as the The F3 Derby between the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets ends in the same scoreline.




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Rideshare safety concerns with 'lifts for cash' offered on social media

Taxis and the rideshare industry warn of the dangers of underground "lifts for cash" advertised on social media.




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Nazi memorabilia auction in Western Australian city condemned as 'morally repugnant' by Jewish group

Private collectors snap up dozens of artefacts from the Third Reich at an auction, showing the popularity and value of Nazi military memorabilia is on the rise.




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Water allocations for western NSW reduced as drought tightens its grip

Water allocations for farmers and communities in western NSW are reduced in new plans released today.




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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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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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How Paralympic champion Kurt Fearnley's words of inspiration changed the life of Waryk Holmes

For years Waryk Holmes was bullied while trying to be like his able-bodied classmates. Now he's teaching them a thing or two as a wheelchair racer.





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NSW bushfires burning out of control, two houses lost and firefighter injured in Tenterfield

At least two houses and two businesses are destroyed in Tenterfield in northern NSW and a firefighter is suffering facial burns as crews brace for a long night ahead with four fires burning at emergency level across the state.




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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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Rain reaches parts of western NSW but no real relief for farmers battling drought

The BOM says "scraggly" showers moved over the Great Dividing Range with a few millimetres in places like Orange and Dubbo but nowhere near enough to make a difference to the enduring drought.




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Barnaby Joyce says he sent 'an awful lot' of special drought envoy reports to PM

The Federal Government's former special drought envoy says he sent "an awful lot" of reports to the Prime Minister, after a letter tabled in the Senate notes he did not compile a final report during his tenure.





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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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Farmers turned bird photographers spread wings for environmental conservation

Rebecca Van Dyk's bird photography is growing from hobby to habitat protection as she takes on the mission of conserving the scores of Lake Cargelligo's threatened world bird species.




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Tradie Justin Lampe turns his hand to metal art sculptures

After Justin Lampe's fencing business folded due to drought, he turned his hand to metal art sculptures and looked to his late father for inspiration.




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University Libraries Zoom Pictionary May Madness Tournament

Submitted by Ashleigh Minor: Sign your team up today to participate in the University Libraries Zoom Pictionary May Madness Tournament!  Are you bummed you missed out on March Madness this year? Need a little break in the day to connect with colleagues and have some fun? We’re looking for teams of 4-6 players to challenge […]




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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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Harvesting and cooking murnong

Murnong is an edible Australian native plant that was prolific in south-eastern Australia. Which part of the murnong is eaten? Why was it so abundant in certain parts of Victoria? Watch Aunty Julie to learn how murnong is harvested and cooked.




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Brescia captain says team opposes return of Italian soccer: 'We're afraid'




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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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Todd: Tour will 'probably break every CDC recommendation' upon return




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Pro calls Singh 'piece of trash' for reportedly entering Korn Ferry Tour event




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NHL, NHLPA announce postponement of 2020 international games




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HBO's Trip to 'Lovecraft Country' Takes a Horrifying Turn in First Trailer — Watch

Not even the most thorough packing list can help you prepare for a trip to Lovecraft Country. At least, that's the sense we're getting from a new trailer for HBO's series adaptation of Matt Ruff's novel, which you can view above. Lovecraft Country stars Jonathan Majors (When We Rise) as Atticus Freeman, who embarks on […]