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LIVExchange conference sees participants nominate animal welfare as critical to live export's future

LIVExchange 2019, an annual live exporters conference and themed 'welfare beyond borders', acknowledges of the public relations problems the trade faces.




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Abandoned Great Barrier Reef island resurrected into eco-friendly luxury holiday destination

An abandoned southern Great Barrier Reef island off the coast of central Queensland, has seen guests visit for the first time in five years.







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'When will they release us from the shackles and chains?': Woorabinda pushes for freehold land

The mayor of Woorabinda, a small Indigenous community in central Queensland, says until their land is converted from a government lease to freehold, it is still like living on a mission.




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Top 4 tips on SAP data housekeeping during lockdown

Including free starter pack on how to build a successful data archiving strategy




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UK food and drink sector bucks trend as pandemic sees international trade fall in Q1

Food and drink businesses defied an overall drop in UK exports during the first quarter of 2020 as supply chain disruption and international efforts to combat coronavirus hit overseas sales of goods and services, according to the Lloyds Bank International Trade Index.




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Brother UK launches free remote diagnostics tool

Business technology solutions provider Brother UK, has launched free licences for its remote diagnostics software to ensure reseller partners can provide maintenance support to their customers, without the need for engineer callouts.




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Queen’s Award winners launch another innovative compliance-control product

TruTac, the tachograph and compliance software provider that recently received a Queen’s Award for Innovation, has launched a new fleet system for the planning and management of HGV and PSV vehicle maintenance and compliance.




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Keep the faith on work return but also keep your distance…

The transitional return to work is thankfully on – but companies still face the challenge of maintaining social distancing guidelines while preserving business productivity.




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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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Three men arrested over death of Jayden Mason on NSW Central Coast

A 28-year-old man is charged with murder of Jayden Mason, who was found unconscious on a road on the NSW Central Coast last month, while two other men are arrested in connection with his death.




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Three arrested in connection to fatal Wyong shooting after 24hr manhunt

A taser is deployed as police seize two vehicles and raid properties after the arrest of three people over a fatal shooting at Wyong on the New South Wales Central Coast yesterday.




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On-demand shuttle buses to move NSW commuters between home and train stations

A private rideshare-style service to move people between their doorstep and the train station will be trialled in Sydney and on the Central Coast, the New South Wales Government announces.






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Cliff diving champion Rhiannan Iffland keeps feet on the ground after a big year

She hits the water at speeds of up to 80km/h and it scares her every single time she does it, but fear hasn't stopped cliff diver Rhiannan Iffland making an impact on the world stage.




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Three men with Rebels bikie links refused bail over Clint Starkey's bashing death

Three men with links to the Rebels bikie gang are refused bail after being charged with the murder of a Central Coast man who was beaten so severely he spent two months in a coma before dying.



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Surfing masterclass for children with visual impairment gives a sense of freedom

Visually impaired children at a surfing event in the NSW Hunter region are encouraged to get into sports and not let their disability hold them back.




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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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Fatal crash between truck and ute on M1 Motorway at Mt White causes traffic chaos

Commuters can expect long delays heading north from Sydney on the M1, with two lanes closed and traffic stretching back 21 kilometres after a man died in a crash between a ute and semi-trailer at Mt White, north of Sydney.



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Beef Australia 2018: What lies ahead for the industry as 'locavores' and digital disruption loom closer

The sizzle of a steak on a barbecue may soon sound a little different as Australia's $16.8 billion beef industry prepares to adapt to demands from 'locavores' and technological change.




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Quiz: How much do you really know about the Australian beef industry?

Do you know how long to rest a steak? Who predicted lab meat in 1931? And do you really know what a heifer is? Dig in to our beef quiz.




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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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Beef Australia 2018: Hats on show at Australia's biggest beef industry event

A look under the brims at Australia's biggest beef industry event, Beef Australia 2018, reveals there are many things to consider when choosing a hat.





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Orange peel fodder a zesty addition to keep cattle alive during drought

A farmer near Gunnedah is feeding his cattle orange peel, donated by a juice factory, in a bid to keep them alive as the drought wears on.




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Usain Bolt struggling with football fitness in bid to keep up with Central Coast Mariners

It was plain to see Usain Bolt's second training session with the Central Coast Mariners was gruelling and that he was giving it his all but believe it or not, coach Mike Mulvey is asking him for more speed.




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Six hundred years of life experience: meet the Umina Beach centenarians

One retirement village on the NSW Central Coast is home to half a dozen women who have all celebrated their 100th birthday.



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Usain Bolt's Central Coast Mariners career likely to end unless third party stumps up money

Usain Bolt's time with the Central Coast Mariners could soon be coming to an end, with the A-League club revealing any potential deal will need to include "financial contribution" from a third party.




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Rod Bower, the billboard priest from Gosford, to run for Senate on asylum seeker, climate issues

Best known for his provocative signs, Father Rod Bower from the NSW Central Coast announces plans to run for the Senate as an independent candidate.




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Foodbank funding cuts risk more than $8m worth of food for needy families

The Social Services Minister has indicated a short-term lifeline may be thrown to a charity that provides 67 million meals for hungry Australians each year after Government moves to split food charity funding between three agencies.




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Wheelchair users demand better access to buying tickets and seating at events

A NSW woman has started an anti-discrimination campaign demanding changes to the way people in wheelchairs can buy tickets to major events and access good seating.






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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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Bali Nine drug smuggler Renae Lawrence avoids jail over high-speed police chase

Convicted Bali Nine drug smuggler, Renae Lawrence, has avoided a prison sentence for stealing a car and leading police on a high-speed car chase in 2005.




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Parking fines issued by the hundreds on residential streets by NSW Police forces backflip

Residents on the NSW Central Coast say common sense has prevailed after police withdrew hundreds of $263 fines on residents parking outside their own homes.



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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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Central Coast stabbing leaves shopkeeper fighting for his life, four adults remain on the run

A man in his 40s is in a critical condition, and four people are on the run, after a "horrific" stabbing in a convenience store on the NSW Central Coast.



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Woman given 28 demerit points in single NSW police stop during Easter long weekend

A woman receives 28 demerit points enough to have a driver's licence suspended twice over during a single police stop north of Sydney at the weekend, after officers issue her with four separate infringement notices.




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Tokyo Sushi bar employees underpaid by more than $70,000, Fair Work Ombudsman finds

The former operators of three sushi outlets in regional New South Wales are fined more than $380,000 for ripping off workers including junior employees and vulnerable visa holders.




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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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'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.