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Shark nets 'cruel', catching too many other marine creatures at popular NSW beaches

New data shows dolphins, turtles and stingrays made up 94 per cent of the marine life caught by shark nets on some of New South Wales's most popular beaches.




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Nuclear reactor and steelworks plan once considered for pristine beaches of Jervis Bay

Jervis Bay one of Australia's world-renowned coastal tourist hotspots, celebrated for its idyllic white beaches, nearly became home to Australia's first nuclear power plant.




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Nomads bikie gang member Brad Bowtell and others sentenced for participation in Hunter Valley criminal group

Senior members of the Nomads bikie gang are sentenced over their participation in a criminal group, during a period of what the prosecutor described as "extreme" and "unpredictable" violence across the Hunter region.





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Canberra Raiders upset Melbourne Storm, Bulldogs beat Rabbitohs, Knights smack Cowboys

South Sydney misses its chance to jump into the top four, losing to the Bulldogs, after the Storm lost to the Raiders and the Knights broke their drought with a big win over North Queensland.




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Bushfire burning in Belmont, south of Newcastle, downgraded to watch and act

Firefighters are protecting properties in Belmont, south of Newcastle, as a bushfire fanned by strong winds continues to burn near homes.



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Jill Emberson's fight for ovarian cancer research funding, because 'we can do it for our ovaries too'

What would you do if you were told you had 16 months to live? That was the harsh reality for Jill Emberson when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. With the survival rate of the disease half that of the breast cancer survival rate, she's using her last moments to make a change.




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Michelle is calling for ADVOs to be enforced amid fears she will be killed by her ex-partner.

Michelle is calling for ADVOs to be enforced amid fears she will be killed by her ex-partner.




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Sailing trio describe sinking ordeal after P&O cruise ship rescue near New Caledonia

It was a piece of rope in the middle of the ocean that ultimately led to their boat filling with water and sinking. But the three men, who all have 40 years of boating experience, say it hasn't stopped them from wanting to get back on the water.




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Nationals want planning overhaul before NSW Government is forced to 'tax the hell out of people'

The National Party wants urgent changes to the NSW Independent Planning Commission, fearing there is little certainty for investors following the rejection of the proposed Bylong Valley coal mine.




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Illustrator Sami Bayly finds key to conservation message in beauty of animal 'ugliness'

If you suffer from trypophobia, or an aversion to the sight of clusters of small holes, you might want to take a deep breath before laying your eyes on a Suriname toad.




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Victim describes life of suffering after having his jaw shot off in violent home invasion

The victim of a violent home invasion in Newcastle has described his ongoing suffering and lifelong trauma after half his face was shot off in December 2017.





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Is Australia an innovation nation or beneficiary of dumb luck?

A recent Harvard study found Australia's economy is less complex than Kazakhstan or Uganda, but is the assessment fair? And, if it is, what can be done to diversify the economy away from its mining dependence?







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The science is in on whether whales buried on beaches attract sharks

Scientists have spent two years carrying out tests using decomposing whale flesh to test the common perception that buried carcasses attract sharks to beaches.




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Drowning numbers for coastal areas worst for 15 years, says Surf Life Saving Australia

Early figures from Surf Life Saving Australia show that 53 people drowned on Australian beaches over summer.



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Hoons may face jail for damaging historic shipwreck during beach joyride

A joyride along a NSW beach in a stolen vehicle has ended in irreparable damage to a century-old shipwreck. As police search for the culprits, locals are fuming over the wanton destruction of the iconic relic.



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Ironman Bennett Powell races with support of veteran Greg Laws, vegemite sandwiches and boiled potatoes

When Bennett Powell was a child, doctors thought he might never walk but now he's running, cycling and swimming as part of his third Ironman Australia race.




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Police accuse Tuncurry woman Brenda Marney of torturing animals, removing magpie's beak

Brenda Marney, 73, is charged with animal cruelty offences after a mutilated magpie is found at her home on the NSW mid-north coast police believe she lures animals with food before capturing and torturing them.




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A billion trees planted by 2030? It can't be done, forestry industry says

The forestry industry believes the Coalition's pledge of planting 1 billion trees by 2030 is unrealistic, unless it removes barriers preventing the sector's growth.




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Federal election 2019: Why living in a big electorate can be a disadvantage

The NSW regional electorate of Cowper has the largest number of voters in the country, the latest Australian Electoral Commission elector count reveals.




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Fire spotting people might be old technology but it still works well

Welcome to fire spotting the job where you get to look into the distance and get paid for it.




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Magistrate Dominique Burns resigns before trial-by-Parliament

Port Macquarie magistrate Dominique Burns, who was suspended in 2017 after being accused of misusing her powers, quits before facing a parliamentary conduct hearing that could have seen her sacked.



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Disgraced gynaecologist Emil Gayed to be investigated by NSW police taskforce

A police taskforce is set up to investigate the alleged misconduct of gynaecologist Emil Gayed, following complaints made by almost 200 women to a NSW public inquiry about health care including the unnecessary removal of organs.




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Golden bowerbirds' building prowess helps scientists monitor climate change, and alarm bells are ringing

Researchers monitoring the impact of climate change say golden bowerbirds and other highland rainforest species are being pushed to higher altitudes by temperature rises and fear they'll eventually have nowhere left to go.




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Martial arts school offers free classes to children being bullied to help 'empower' them and build confidence

Free martial arts classes being offered to victims of bullying could have a major impact on the mental health of young people, experts say.





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The Otta-Seal recycled road base is laid quickly and can be used immediately.




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Whale entanglements and deaths expected to rise as numbers continue to grow, experts say

Recent whale entanglements on the NSW coast highlight the man-made threats marine life face at an increasing rate, and experts say we can expect to see more.




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Native bee honey set to be officially recognised under food standard laws

Honey from Australian native stingless bees is not technically honey and moves are buzzing around to change that.




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Entrepreneurs push for schools to provide better job-skills preparation

Investors are calling for entrepreneurial skills to be taught in schools to help prepare children for the future 'gig-based' economy.




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Sydney news: 'Human' bone found on Port Macquarie beach, pedestrian killed by car in Frenchs Forest

MORNING BRIEFING: Police investigate what is believed to be a human bone discovered by passers-by at a Port Macquarie beach, while a Sydney northern beach road is closed after a pedestrian was killed by a car overnight.





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Jill Horton connects with asylum seekers to check in on their mental health and wellbeing



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Tiny koala joey defying the odds after being rescued when mother hit by car

Pixie weighed less than 200 grams when she was rescued after her mother was hit by a car. Carers thought she was too tiny to survive, but they were wrong.




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Fatal police shooting of mentally ill Taree man prompts calls for better officer training

There are calls for better police training in mental health after a man was shot dead following a nine-hour stand-off at his home on the NSW Mid North coast.




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Robert Donohoe interviewed in Wagga Wagga over William Tyrell

Robert Donohoe interviewed in Wagga Wagga by NSW Police detectives




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William Tyrrell inquest hears SES volunteer Robert Donohoe did not answer police questions

An inquest into the disappearance of toddler William Tyrrell hears an SES volunteer who was involved in search efforts for the toddler on the NSW mid-north coast, did not respond to police questions.




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William Tyrrell inquest hears of 'troubling' interview by lead detective Gary Jubelin

The former chief investigator who led the investigation into the disappearance of three-year-old William Tyrrell on the NSW mid-north coast is accused of misleading a neighbour during a police interview two years ago.




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Macleay Valley residents remember one of the worst floods on record, 70 years on

Today the Macleay Valley is suffering unprecedented drought, but 70 years ago it was inundated with "mighty waves as high as telegraph poles" that flooded the region and left 2,000 people homeless.




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Beachgoers at Iluka on NSW north coast warned to keep their distance from leopard seal

A 3.5-metre leopard seal has come ashore in northern NSW as authorities warn eager onlookers to keep their distance from the potentially deadly marine mammal.