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Tristar Medical Group chain under 'significant financial stress', keeps rural doctors waiting for pay

The Tristar Medical Group's chain of 50 clinics across regional Australia has been under "significant financial stress for 18 months" resulting in doctors often not being paid for weeks or months.








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NSW bushfires burning out of control, two houses lost and firefighter injured in Tenterfield

At least two houses and two businesses are destroyed in Tenterfield in northern NSW and a firefighter is suffering facial burns as crews brace for a long night ahead with four fires burning at emergency level across the state.





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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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Fleur Magick Dennis at a school





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Lake Cargelligo's healthy community and ecosystem give praise for environmental water

Residents of Lake Cargelligo in New South Wales' central west fear their lake is at risk of drying up if environmental flows cease, but for now they are making the most of it.




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Webinar: Labanotation Archives at The Ohio State University

Labanotation Archives at The Ohio State University Wednesday, May 6, 2020 11 a.m. – noon EST Register here Join us for a virtual experience of dance notation in the archives at Ohio State. Labanotation, a symbol system for movement preservation and transmission, is a strong presence in University Library Special Collections, interwoven into the history of OSUDance, […]




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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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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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Help us identify anime cels from our collection!

Anime fans, now’s your time to shine! Within our International Museum of Cartoon Art Collection, we have a number of unidentified cels and animation drawings from what we believe to be Japanese animation from the 1990s. We are turning to the expert fans out there to help us identify title, character names, date, and creators […]




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The British arrive in Tasmania

Learn why, in 1803, the British established a colony in Tasmania, at Hobart Town. Find out about the hardships faced by the convicts and early colonists and the early industries that helped some of them prosper. Find out about the effect that displacement had on the local palawa people.




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Declining forests of Giant Kelp

Imagine diving between giant kelp that reach more than 30 metres from the bottom of the ocean to the surface. The east coast of Tasmania is one of the few places in the world where these underwater forests exist. But how much longer will they survive? Watch this clip to find out why these magnificent ecosystems are disappearing at an alarming rate.




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A mini chemistry set in a stick

Do you know how glowsticks work? Watch this clip and discover the chemical reaction that takes place when you snap a glowstick and release the reactants. Find out about chemiluminescence in nature, when scientists first created glowing sticks and the chemical equation that describes the reaction. Can you guess which glowstick colour is the most challenging to create?




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The role of the Nile in Ancient Egypt

Like other early civilisations, the rise of Ancient Egypt was dependent on the fertile land around a river. By learning about and adapting to the conditions of the Nile River, ancient Egyptians were able to increase their agricultural productivity to support a large population. Why was this vital for a civilisation to flourish?




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Farming oysters in Tasmania

Have you ever eaten an oyster? Do you know how they're farmed? Join Grace as she visits a Tasmanian oyster farm and find out! What makes Tasmania a good place to farm oysters? Do some research and find out more about how oyster farmers manage their environments. What kind of structures do they build in the water? How long do oysters take to grow? Where else in Australia are oysters farmed? And how important is a healthy environment to oyster farmers?




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What is constitutional recognition?

The constitution was written more than a century ago, but Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are not mentioned in it at all, despite having lived here for more than 50,000 years. What is constitutional recognition and why is it important? What are some of the perceived barriers to changing the constitution?




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What is opportunity cost?

What is the true cost of buying something? Gen Fricker explains that it's more than just money. Learn about opportunity cost - what it is, why it's a helpful tool and when to use it. Simple! Then test yourself with ASIC Moneysmart's "Things to think about" classroom exercises.  




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'A lot of pressure on us': How coronavirus impacts tennis players' livelihoods




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Osaka backs Olympic postponement: 'Sport will eventually unite us again'




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News Roundtable | Communities Of Color & COVID-19

News rountablers give opinions and analysis on some of the week's big stories. And we find out how COVID-19 is affecting communities of color.




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Live Updates: At Least 124 Oregonians Have Died Of COVID-19

More than 3,000 Oregonians have been diagnosed with the coronavirus as of Friday, and more than 16,000 people in Washington. Both states are gradually easing restrictions, but beaches are still closed.




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IBM Electronics Industry Insights

IBM Business Partners can find out what's new this year in the ever-changing electronics industry to help their SMB clients increase profit margins.




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Tiger: Running 'pretty much destroyed my body and my knees'




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




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Jeremy Leipsic released from University of Manitoba hockey team




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Report: 24-team format for 2020 NHL playoffs gaining traction




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Panthers: Rodewald's actions have 'no place in our organization'




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AMC Theatres Won’t Play Universal Movies in Wake of ‘Trolls World Tour’ Dispute

AMC Theatres has hit hard at Universal Pictures, announcing it will no longer play any of the studio's films in the wake of NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell's promise to open titles on premium and in theaters at the same time. Universal used the PVOD format to release "Trolls World Tour" on April 10 amid the […]





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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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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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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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'Trolls' streaming win sparks feud between NBCUniversal and AMC

A surprise digital success story is now sparking a battle between U.S. movie theater chain AMC and the prominent Hollywood studio.





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Stephenie Meyer to Release New ‘Twilight’ Novel ‘Midnight Sun’

"Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer announced the release of her new book "Midnight Sun," a companion novel to her vampire love saga. "Midnight Sun" will hit bookstores Aug. 4. While "Twilight" -- and follow-up's "New Moon," "Eclipse" and "Breaking Dawn" -- centered around shy high-schooler Bella Swan, the new novel will be retold through the eyes […]





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'Gladiator' at 20: Russell Crowe describes surprising 'seat of the pants' filming of Oscar-winning epic

Crowe recalls the hell unleashed behind the scenes of Ridley Scott's sword-and-sandals blockbuster.





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Reopening Hollywood: Kurt Sutter On How To Bring Back TV Dramas After Coronavirus Shutdown

Editors’ Note: Deadline’s latest series, Reopening Hollywood, focuses on the incredibly complicated effort to get the industry back on its feet while ensuring the safety of everyone involved. Our goal is to examine numerous sides of the business and provide forum for leaders in Hollywood who have a vision for how production could safely restart in the […]





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'Friday the 13th' turns 40: Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the iconic series

To celebrate 40th anniversary of "Friday the 13th," take this quiz to test your knowledge of the iconic horror series.





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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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Andrew Cuomo says it would be a 'treat' for 'genius' Robert De Niro to portray him

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is not going to sugarcoat it: He would love to see De Niro portray him in a movie about the coronavirus pandemic.





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3 takeaways from Canada's opening win over U.S. at world juniors




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Canada suffers worst-ever loss at world juniors in 6-0 rout vs. Russia




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Sweden wins 50th straight preliminary-round game at world juniors




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Lafreniere ruled out vs. Germany, could return during world juniors




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U.S. shuts down Russia at world juniors




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Lafreniere returns for Canada vs. Slovakia