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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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Central Coast Mariners hit rock bottom, searching for their sixth coach in five seasons after 8-2 loss

The Central Coast Mariners have won one game from 21 starts and sacked their coach. The days of Usain Bolt's ill-fated trial with the team seem a lifetime ago, but are we still seeing the effects?




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Shooters Party says gun reform is not a priority for next NSW Parliament

In the wake of the Christchurch tragedy and days out from the NSW election, what is the firearm policy of the party that could hold the bargaining power in forming government?




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Caravan parks provide an environment where kids can still be kids and parents can relax

Families are increasingly taking caravan and camping holidays, enjoying a sense of community and a temporary return to a more carefree parenting style and a childhood freedom reminiscent of decades gone by.




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Kariong inmates at juvenile detention centre targeted sex offenders with 'makeshift weapons'

Police storm Kariong's Frank Baxter Centre, bringing all offenders off the rooftop to end a riot at the facility that lasted for almost 24 hours.




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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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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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Man who allegedly threatened police with an axe shot dead on the Central Coast

NSW Police says officers were called to a house in Erina last night in response to a domestic dispute between neighbours and found flames coming from the window.






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Aussie wine exports continue to grow as industry spends big to reclaim United States market

Despite a tightening supply and smaller yields due to dry conditions, the value of Australia's wine exports has continued to grow.




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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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Working in the midst of genocide, Carly has firsthand experience of helping people in crisis

She already had years of experience in humanitarian work, but Carly Learson describes her Myanmar role as "probably the toughest job I've ever had".




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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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Farmers and drought-affected communities to receive an extra $100m in federal funding

Fresh from his tour of the United States, Prime Minister Scott Morrison heads to Queensland to pledge more money to support drought-affected communities.




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Drought-hit towns anxiously await federal economic stimulus package

Hopes are raised in drought-stricken towns that the Federal Government is on the cusp of delivering a stimulus package, with local mayors urging a generous spend.




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Backpacker tax ruling gives farming groups hope it'll entice working holiday labour back to Australia

'What a waste of time and energy': Farmers, the strongest opponents of the Federal Government's backpacker tax, have welcomed a court ruling saying it was discriminatory.




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Rural towns wait anxiously for a boost, as drought's grip on rural economies spreads

As the drought spreads, spending in country towns continues to drop and rural businesses are suffering. As shops close, the owners of those that remain open hope they'll get more support in coming weeks.




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Exit packages might help some farmers, but history shows the take-up is slim

The Federal Government is unlikely to adopt the National Farmers' Federation call for exit packages for drought-ravaged farmers. But even if it did, history suggests they're unlikely to have much impact.




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Kudos: McKenzie, OConnell, Haskett, Flierl, Beck, Bartos, Buckey, Cassidy, Cox, Henley, Julian, Kebe, Kim, Noonan, Parker, Reese, Schelby, Snapp, Wright

From Meris Longmeier:  Kudos to Randall McKenzie. The streamlined telework process is AMAZING! It was so quick to review and update the date for the telework agreements. A huge thank you for enriching the experience of that process for all library employees! From Tony Maniaci: THANK YOU to Christine OConnell for walking me through the mail merge […]




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LibrariesConnect: Start the Conversation – What is the funniest Zoom moment you have experienced?

Submitted by Casey Cramer: Now that we are living in a time with plenty of video conference calls – and are making these calls from our homes where pets, kids and significant others may appear in the background – we all have heard and seen some funny moments. What is the funniest Zoom moment you […]




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Telling Stories about the Byrd Second Antarctic Expedition: Findings from the Byrd Archives Webinar

Telling Stories about the Byrd Second Antarctic Expedition: Findings from the Byrd Archives  Wednesday, May 13, 2020 3 – 4 p.m. EST Register here Join the Byrd Center in a virtual webinar with Dr. Anneke Schwob from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This is a special seminar and collaboration between the Byrd Center and Polar […]




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How does income tax work?

Gen Fricker makes income tax interesting! Learn about income tax - what it is, how it works and when you have to pay it. Easy-peasy! Then test yourself with ASIC Moneysmart's "Things to think about" classroom exercises.  




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ATP, WTA extend suspension of tours until June 7




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For People With Disabilities, COVID-19 Presents An Extra Burden

A global pandemic that’s made life harder for nearly everyone is adding an even greater burden on many people who are disabled. And then there's the risk that people with disabilities could be denied life-saving medical treatment if a surge in COVID-19 diagnoses leads the state to ration care




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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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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.




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Express Advantage ad campaign airing in first quarter

IBM Business Partners can put the power of advertising behind their sales efforts. Take advantage of the 1Q Express Advantage advertising campaign now airing in select U.S. cities. Includes print, radio, Web banners, demand generation, mobile and search.




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PGA Tour grants 1-year eligibility extension to current members




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Woods, Mickelson offer VIP experiences through All In Challenge




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Taking Stock: Questions swirl around Pietrangelo and his next move




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Beyond 'A League of Their Own': New Netflix documentary reveals 'secret love' between women's baseball league player and her partner

Director Chris Bolan, producers Alexa L. Fogel and Brendan Mason and subject Pat Henschel talk about the new Netflix documentary "A Secret Love."





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Olivia Munn Says Bryan Singer Went Missing for a ‘Thyroid Issue’ While Shooting ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ (EXCLUSIVE)

For a long time, Olivia Munn didn’t fully grasp a question that she got asked all the time in interviews: Journalists would want to know about the difference between being a man and woman in Hollywood. “I got it for years before it clicked with me one day when I answered it,” Munn said. “I […]





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'Capital in the Twenty-First Century' director explains the post-coronavirus economy: 'I think the damage is done'

When director Justin Pemberton began screening his new documentary at film festivals in 2019, the movie’s warnings of another financial meltdown seemed like a far-off problem. But then the coronavirus pandemic sent the global economy into a tailspin.





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Director Jon M. Chu ‘Disgusted’ By ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequels Casting Scam (EXCLUSIVE)

Director Jon M. Chu said while sequels to the hit romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians” are in the works, he and producers are not currently casting for “new lead roles,” as falsely indicated by a phony press release and social media post, which have since been taken down. Chu took to his Twitter account on […]





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How Netflix’s ‘The Half of It’ is making waves in the Asian and LGBTQ communities

The coming-of-age story is being seen as a modern, LGBTQ version of the classic play "Cyrano de Bergerac."





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Texas Movie Theaters Reopen With Health, Temperature Checks

A handful of movie theaters in San Antonio and Austin, Texas, are set to reopen in the coming days, providing an early test case for coronavirus protection measures. EVO Entertainment plans to open two theaters on Monday using "airport security-style check-in," says CEO Mitchell Roberts. Guests will enter a cordoned area near the front door, […]





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Watch Issa Rae Play a Gun-Wielding Stripper Opposite Danny Trejo in D Smoke’s ‘Lights On’ Visual (EXCLUSIVE)

D Smoke first wowed the music world when he won the inaugural season of "Rhythm + Flow," Netflix's hip-hop  competition show with Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and T.I. as judges. Impressing both the panel and viewers at home with meaningful, uplifting verses, the Inglewood, Calif. native, whose real name is Daniel Farris, dropped his […]





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M. Night Shyamalan Sets Ensemble Cast for Next Movie (EXCLUSIVE)

M. Night Shyamalan has rounded out the cast for his next movie. Eliza Scanlen, Thomasin McKenzie, Aaron Pierre, Alex Wolff and Vicky Krieps are in negotiations to star in the top-secret project. Shyamalan will write, produce and direct the untitled film, which will be released by Universal Picture. Like most Shyamalan movies, plot details are shrouded […]





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From 'Scoob!' and 'Perry Mason' to HBO Max and 'King of Staten Island,' here's your streaming guide to the summer's movies and TV shows

Shirley (June 5, VOD) Elisabeth Moss plays celebrated novelist Shirley Jackson in Josephine Decker’s Sundance-award winning drama. The film premiered to strong reviews and word of mouth at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival.





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USA Hockey names Providence's Nate Leaman head coach for next WJHC




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Flexibility built into NFL schedule in case of pandemic-induced delay




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Report: Ravens exploring whether Earl Thomas violated contract




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NCAA committee upholds show-cause order for ex-UConn coach Ollie




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Report: ETSU to name Jason Shay next head coach




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California Dreamin’ – Summer Internship at SpaceX

Last winter the department received an email from Kristen, a 2012 Welding Engineering alumna working at SpaceX, who wanted to know if there were any Welding Engineering juniors interested in doing their summer internship in California and working on some projects with her and with Jon, another OSU WeldEng alumnus.  It didn’t take long for […]




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Big 12 win totals: Iowa State, Texas Tech due for monster years




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Live animal mascots: Cute or exploitative?

Animal rights activists have repeatedly called for college sports teams to stop using real animals as their mascots. Are these complaints fair or an overreaction?





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Ex-Laker Shannon Brown accused of firing rifle at couple




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Report: Silver braces players for empty arenas next season without vaccine