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Four new coronaviruses cases in NSW, 14th resident dies at Western Sydney aged care home

Newmarch House records another death as cases there continue to climb, while more than 7,200 people were tested in NSW yesterday, the highest testing on a Saturday so far.




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'It did very much smack of prison': But Elizabeth Lane is asking how coronavirus has surged through Newmarch House

Elizabeth Lane says her mother, a Newmarch House resident, is a 'sitting duck' as the new COVID-19 cases continue to rise at the Western Sydney aged care home.





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Intensive care saves lives — but it comes at a 'huge cost' to our bodies

Patients who end up on ventilators often face a long, slow and traumatic period of recuperation, which often includes relearning how to swallow, speak, breathe and walk.




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Fifteenth resident dies after contracting coronavirus at Sydney aged care home

The number of coronavirus related fatalities at the Newmarch House aged care facility in Western Sydney rises again, putting the death toll at 15.




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Carriageworks calls in administrators as coronavirus wrecks business

Sydney arts centre Carriageworks says the coronavirus pandemic has caused an "irreparable loss of income" after six months of events were cancelled or postponed.





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Ruby Princess crew partied after passengers disembarked in Sydney, staff reveal

Scores of crew members on the Ruby Princess celebrated with a party on the day it docked in Sydney unaware of the public health disaster that was about to happen.



  • COVID-19
  • Diseases and Disorders
  • Health
  • Travel Health and Safety
  • Travel and Tourism

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Program preparing young Indigenous people for work bears fruit

A program preparing young Indigenous people for work in Dubbo is now operating a lime farm and selling the produce.




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Live: NSW Now: State Government considering Sydney Opera House takeover of Carriageworks

MORNING BRIEFING: The multi-arts venue hosts Vivid, Sydney Writers' Festival and Fashion Week, but a new proposal would see the Sydney Opera House take control.






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Theo Hayez's family outraged over DNA on hat claim by news agency

The family of missing backpacker Theo Hayez criticises Belgian media for claiming DNA on a cap found near Cape Byron Lighthouse suggested it was owned by the teen, who has not been seen for almost a year.




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Ruby Princess passenger survives coronavirus, vows to keep cruising

Jim Hamilton, 68, a passenger on Ruby Princess, says a stint in intensive care with COVID-19 has left him musing about "the meaning of life and everything".




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'Worth every minute, every cent': Dubbo police celebrate 'staggering' drop in crime

When police launched a youth outreach program in Dubbo six months ago, they would have been happy to see charge rates drop by 10 per cent. But Project Walwaay has wildly exceeded expectations.




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Police launch letterbox drop in Lightning Ridge to establish details of Christine Neilan's death

Police have called for fresh details about a woman who was found murdered in the state's north west in January.



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Program diverting regional teenagers away from juvenile justice scores funding

Youth taking part in the Down The Track initiative can learn how to shear sheep, get a certificate in agriculture and can learn hospitality skills for at least another 12 months.




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NSW authorities urge people to maintain social distancing

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard urges people to continue to observe social distancing measures on Mother's Day.



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Arbitrage - Film Review

Arbitrage segues smoothly into a psychological thriller, seamlessly weaving the financial finagling into the slow decline and fall of Robert Miller's moral universe.




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Savages: Sex, drugs and Oliver Stone

Director Oliver Stone turns Don Winslow's tale of drugs, deception and decapitation into his latest gift for the big screen, Savages.





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Fringe World Festival

Perth's Fringe World is brimming with art entrepreneurs, says 720's cultural correspondent Victoria Laurie.




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The Lone Ranger

The classic western character gets the big budget treatment, but it's a long, bloated, messy affair. Hi-ho Silver...stay away!




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The Songs of the Haight Ashbury Stage Show

There's nothing like a singalong and plenty in the audience did just that at last Friday night's performance of a local production that has been circulating around the North Coast for a year now.




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Filmage: The story of Descendents/All

Never mind melodic punk, here's where it all started.




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Family secrets and the 'me' generation in Other Desert Cities

Explosive drama and long held grievances come home for Christmas in this stylish drama.




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Adelaide Film Festival: Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

12 hostages, 24 hours, 1 Partridge!




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Adelaide Film Festival: Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa "OLD SCHOOL RADIO RULES!"

Clever dialogue and big British comedy talent make this compulsory viewing especially for radio lovers.




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Romance and loss fused for Brief Encounter stage show

'Brief Encounter' serves as a poignant little reminder of the volcano ready to erupt beneath the cover of a mediocre suburban life.




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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The second installment in the futuristic series follows a similar path to the first film, but interesting characters, impressive design and a terrific turn from Jennifer Lawrence




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Leonard Cohen and the art of ageless music

One of the most influential lyricists of the past 50 years delivered a marathon performance of his classics in a voice that gets richer by the year.




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Deckchair Review: The Gilded Cage

It was a full house for the opening night of The Gilded Cage, Somerville's latest film, a thoroughly relaxing and charming adult family comedy.




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Deckchair Review: A Hijacking (Kapringen)

Deckchair Reviewer, Denise, gives her review of 'A Hijacking', currently showing at Perth International Film Festival's Joondalup Pines.




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Geoff's Picture Show reviews ... Nebraska

Geoff's Picture Show (and Geoff) review the latest Alexander Payne film, Nebraska.




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Geoff's Picture Show reviews ... 12 Years a Slave

Geoff Hutchison reviews the most talked about film of the year - 12 Years a Slave.




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Absolutely at Fringe World

Allan Girod's is a small and entirely winning one-man show at this year's Fringe World.




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Geoff's Picture Show reviews...Her

Geoff Hutchison reviews 'Her' starring Joaquin Pheonix, Amy Adams and Scarlett Johansson as the voice of Samantha.




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Geoff's Picture Show reviews...Le Week-end

Nick and Meg escape to Paris in a bid to save their marriage. Will they survive? Geoff Hutchison reviews the latest Roger Michell film, Le Week-end.




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Politics, stage left

Politics loves the stage and it seems the stage loves politics.




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Lake plunges into emotional territory

Audiences in the Northern Rivers don't mind a bit of water. So, the idea of seeing the stage of the Lismore City Hall in flood mode was something of a drawcard for NORPA's punters who came to see dance production, Lake.




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Woodstock singer still shines a light

If you grew up in the early 1970s, you probably have no problem conjuring up a bar or two of 'the Roller Skate song'. It was singer Melanie Safka's biggest hit and it topped the Australian pop charts in 1971.




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Australian theatre legend in Wollongong for Oscar Wilde classic

'The Importance of Being Earnest' rightfully sits in the list of classic plays, and a near full-house at Wollongong's Illawarra Performing Arts Centre on opening night of this touring production shows it's still one of our most loved.




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La Soiree at Fringeworld

When is the last time you spent two hours laughing until your sides were sore? Do yourself a favour -get along to La Soiree at Fringe because it is one of the best nights you will have out in ages says 720 ABC Perth reviewer Sinead Mangan.




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Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MP Philip Donato retains the seat of Orange in 2019 NSW election




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How a small town reclaimed its aged care home and turned a profit for 10 years

An 11-bed regional aged care facility is about to celebrate its 10th anniversary as a community-owned organisation, which has kept jobs and residents in town while proving the viability of an innovative new model for aged care.




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Black-skinned chicken breeders are developing genetics to entice Australian consumers

Australian consumers are slowly opening up to the idea of eating a different kind of poultry the black-skinned chicken.




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Electric car uptake drives Clarence Valley copper mine quest by German start-up

Australia may be on the cusp of electric cars, but could the production of environmentally friendly vehicles take a heavy toll on the Clarence Valley?




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Brisbane Broncos defeat Cronulla Sharks 29-6, Wests Tigers beat Gold Coast Titans 30-14 in NRL

The Broncos answer a number of their critics by ending a four-match losing streak with a convincing victory over the Sharks, while the Tigers snare a win against the Titans in Tamworth.