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Two-headed blue-tongue lizard handed to NSW reptile park

A blue-tongue lizard with two functioning mouths is found on the NSW Central Coast, intriguing reptile experts who say his life expectancy in the wild would not be great.




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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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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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Australia was promised superfast broadband with the NBN. This is what we got

In 2009 we were promised a fast National Broadband Network with optical fibre cables direct to most homes and businesses. Instead, we've ended up with a mix of technologies including optical fibre, copper wires, Hybrid Fibre Coaxial, fixed wireless and satellite.



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Federal election 2019: Bill Shorten gets rockstar reception as Clive Palmer heads to Fiji

Bill Shorten draws a rockstar welcome in enemy territory, Scott Morrison argues with Labor over its support for a Coalition policy and Clive Palmer is personally, yet noticeably, absent from the campaign trail.




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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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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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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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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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Donald Trump's trade war with China is causing Australian wool prices to drop

It's not just stockbrokers who are watching the China and US trade war Australia's wool market has fallen to its lowest level in a year-and-a-half due to uncertainty surrounding tariffs.




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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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The Dish made Parkes famous, but the first pictures from the Moon actually came from Honeysuckle Creek

Parkes was made famous by the Australian film The Dish, but without a small tracking station just outside of Canberra, we would never have seen Neil Armstrong's first few steps on the Moon.




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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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Aunty Flo Grant's death prompts renewed call for highway to be named after Wiradjuri nation

The death of one of the fiercest advocates for changing the name of the Mid Western Highway to Wiradjuri Way prompts renewed calls for change.




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Wool market slump prompts call from industry leader to halt trading

The wool market has plummeted a massive 163 cents a kilogram this week, or more than 10 per cent, prompting an industry leader to call for a halt to trading.




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NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro says 'green tape' hindering water security amid drought crisis

The NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro says "green tape" is standing in the way of long-term solutions to the drought crisis, and suggests the state could borrow money to reshape water infrastructure.




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Sober in the Country: Rural health advocate Shanna Whan fights to save farmers from self-medicating with alcohol

The founder of an online discussion supporting hundreds trying to go dry believes drought, financial hardship, uncertainty, and isolation are causing more rural people to self-medicate with alcohol.





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More women in trades could be the solution to the skills shortage, study finds

Women face a number of hurdles when it comes to working in manual trades, but overcoming the barriers as some have done could be the answer to the skills shortage.





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Australia's wine industry recovers from decade-long grape glut, industry marketing group says

The wine industry emerges from a decade-long grape glut, with exports playing a big role in the sector's turnaround.




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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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Wind farm rejection leaves clean energy advocates baffled

Renewable energy advocates are baffled the NSW Government is not backing green energy, as a wind farm is blocked for its visual impact on residents.




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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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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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Sierra upgrade planned for Tuesday, May 5

The Libraries IT Division is planning to upgrade Sierra to Release 5.1 (from 4.2) on Tuesday, May 5 beginning at 5 pm. This will require approximately two – three hours of downtime for both Sierra and the library catalog. We chose that time because it is during the normal Information Technology maintenance period and the number […]




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Sierra upgrade planned for Tuesday, May 5

Submitted by Michelle Henley: The Libraries IT Division is planning to upgrade Sierra to Release 5.1 (from 4.2) on Tuesday, May 5 beginning at 5 p.m. This will require approximately two to three hours of downtime for both Sierra and the library catalog.  Read more about the Sierra upgrade: https://library.osu.edu/site/it/sierra-upgrade-planned-for-tuesday-may-5/




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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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Introducing Adam Goodes

To get to really know people, it's important to learn about their lives and the impact they've made on the world. As you watch this clip, you'll learn all about Adam Goodes and who he is. You'll gain a deeper understanding of Adam’s path to becoming an advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and why standing up to racism is important to him. We recommend you watch this clip before viewing other clips in the series, as it supports the story in each of the themes. Teachers: To help you hold these discussions, refer to the key considerations to delivering The Australian Dream education resources. We encourage you to give students a platform to share their own Australian dream and get behind The Australian Dream campaign by encouraging your students to express their thoughts, feelings, emotions and visions for their Australia.




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The super strength of silkworm threads

A silkworm produces silk thread that is almost as strong as steel. Why does a silkworm need such a strong thread? Find out in this video. How is silk thread being used in medical science, and why is it better than using the polyester alternative? Can you think of other uses for silk thread?




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Oregon Restaurants Adapt To Survive Amid Coronavirus Restrictions

Few large sectors have been hit as hard by the coronavirus-related economic fallout as restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Many have closed temporarily. Some have shifted to delivery or to-go orders. An increasing number are closing permanently.




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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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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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38 days until golf: That time Kim Jong Il made 5 aces in a round*




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34 days until golf: Inaugural event at Augusta begins annual tradition




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Woods-Manning vs. Mickelson-Brady charity match set for May 24




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Report: Devils interviewed John Stevens for head coaching gig




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Leafs assistant McFarland taking job as OHL Frontenacs head coach




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Bobby, a trade, and crazed fans: Q&A with Bruins legend Johnny Bucyk




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Lucic: 'Hilarious' that conditions in Neal trade in limbo yet so close




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Hugh Grant reprises 'Paddington 2' role to send message to 4-year-old fan with cancer

Grant personally responded to a video of the boy recreating his character Phoenix Buchanan's musical number from the film.





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Oscars Will Consider Films That Didn’t Play in Theaters as Part of New Academy Rules

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has tweaked its Oscar eligibility rules in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. During a meeting on Tuesday, the board of governors approved a temporary hold on the requirement that a film needs a seven-day theatrical run in a commercial theater in Los Angeles County to qualify […]





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Terry Gilliam, '12 Monkeys' screenwriters reunite, admit they 'had no clue' when creating film's fictitious virus

"12 Monkeys" director Terry Gilliam and screenwriters David and Janet Peoples are not taking any credit for predicting a pandemic in their sci-fi classic starring Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt.





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Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg to Adapt ‘Bubble’ Podcast Into an R-Rated Animated Film

The duo's upcoming adaptation will mark their second adult-oriented animated project, following 2016's successful "Sausage Party."





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The It List: Jerry Seinfeld's back with his first comedy special in 22 years, Disney+ celebrates May the 4th, 'Gladiator' turns 20 and the best in pop culture the week of May 4, 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, when most of us are staying at home, we’re going to spotlight products that you can enjoy from your couch, whether solo or in small groups, and leave out the rest. With that in mind, here are our picks for May 4-10, including the best deals we could find for each.