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02/09/2024

For many people, hay fever and spring are inseparable, but how can we tell the difference between seasonal allergies and a cold or flu?

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For many people, hay fever and spring are inseparable, but how can we tell the difference between seasonal allergies and a cold or flu?

02/09/2024

A woman has died on the Victoria-New South Wales border and downed trees have cut power to tens of thousands of Victorian properties as wild winds sweep the state.

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A woman has died on the Victoria-New South Wales border and downed trees have cut power to tens of thousands of Victorian properties as wild winds sweep the state.

02/09/2024

Heatwaves loom as a growing threat to humanity in a warming climate. This summer alone, in the northern hemisphere, thousands have died during extreme heat events. It's driving researchers to find out more about the point when heat turns deadly.

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Heatwaves loom as a growing threat to humanity in a warming climate. This summer alone, in the northern hemisphere, thousands have died during extreme heat events. It's driving researchers to find out more about the point when heat turns deadly.

02/09/2024

Keep up with how many medals Aussie athletes won overnight — and where Australia sits on the leaderboard.

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Keep up with how many medals Aussie athletes won overnight — and where Australia sits on the leaderboard.

01/09/2024

Victorians are being told to brace for more severe weather and possible power outages with the approach of a cold front.

Emergency services say wind gusts of up to 130kph are expected to hit parts of the state.

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Damaging wind gusts of up to 100kph are expected to lash Melbourne from 2am on Monday morning.

01/09/2024

"Even just patting Hugo can make them feel better."

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Hugo the wellbeing dog brings a range of benefits to this South Australian public school, but the principal warns that research is needed before bringing a pet into the classroom.

01/09/2024

"If you find yourself in that position, you're in a lot of drama."

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A woman who came face-to-face with an aggressive kangaroo while on a run in Victoria, and a passer-by who came to help her, spent 40 frightening minutes trying to escape. So how should you deal with an angry roo? Wildlife carers share some tips.

01/09/2024

Scientists are concerned that a toxic herbicide widely used in Australian farming could be linked to the growing prevalence of Parkinson's disease. It sat on the regulator's shelf for review for decades, while the company manufacturing it worked to publicly discredit evidence that its product was harmful.

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Scientists are concerned that a toxic herbicide widely used in Australian farming could be linked to the growing prevalence of Parkinson's disease. It sat on the regulator's shelf for review for decades, while the company manufacturing it worked to publicly discredit evidence that its product was ha...

01/09/2024

With the cost of fresh fruit and veggies still high, there's a place for frozen and canned produce. And they might have just as much, if not more nutrients than you think.

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With the cost of fresh fruit and veggies still high, there's a place for frozen and canned produce. And they might have just as much, if not more nutrients than you think.

31/08/2024

Thousands of people have been working behind the scenes screening, researching, and analysing to help keep the Victorian outbreak under control, after years of preparation, and the signs are positive as farms begin to recover.

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Thousands of people have been working behind the scenes screening, researching, and analysing to help keep the Victorian outbreak under control, after years of preparation, and the signs are positive as farms begin to recover.

31/08/2024

When Wei Liew was unable to charge his electric vehicle in the remote outback, the next 100 kilometres were touch-and-go. Here, he and other EV road-trippers share their experiences.

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When Wei Liew was unable to charge his electric vehicle in the remote outback, the next 100 kilometres were touch-and-go. Here, he and other EV road-trippers share their experiences.

31/08/2024

September's arrival signals the beginning of spring in Australia. But not everywhere follows the same system when it comes to changing seasons.

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September's arrival signals the beginning of spring in Australia. But not everywhere follows the same system when it comes to changing seasons.

31/08/2024

The policy will be applied to fresh beef, paper, pulp and timber, palm oil, cocoa and soy sold across its stores.

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The retailer updated its sustainability target, shifting from an existing net-zero deforestation goal, to become "deforestation-free" by the December 2025.

31/08/2024

What sort of factors specifically contribute to living to 100?

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People are living longer, and we can expect to see more people reach 100 in the years to come. But what sort of factors specifically contribute to living to 100?

31/08/2024

She could well be 18 and old enough to be in the bar, but this lady is not welcome at her local.

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A cat fight has broken out at a North Queensland pub over moves to ban Precious from the public bar after nearly two decades.

31/08/2024

ANALYSIS: If sharp increases in interest rates aren't the right tool to control inflation, what is? The experience of the 1980s provides an idea.

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31/08/2024

Police officers will alert motorists to speed cameras and paint slogans on police vehicles after pay negotiations with Victoria Police broke down.

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Police officers will alert motorists to speed cameras and paint slogans on police vehicles after pay negotiations with Victoria Police broke down.

30/08/2024

Represented in some events by a series of letters and numerals in their names, and in others by a number assigned to individual athletes, Paralympic classification sometimes feels like a cipher to decode.

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Classifications are an essential part of the Paralympics, helping group athletes together based on similar levels of impairments to create an even playing field. But it's not always easy to understand — here's our guide to the basics.

30/08/2024

"The law's the law, I suppose, but I just think it shouldn't be so black and white."

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A cat fight has broken out at a North Queensland pub over moves to ban Precious from the public bar after nearly two decades.

30/08/2024

Parents at a Victorian childcare centre are reeling after discovering a staff member who looked after their children is alleged to have faked their qualifications to get the job.

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A Victorian childcare centre has notified police after discovering one of its childcare workers allegedly faked their qualifications.

30/08/2024

If you're a parent of school-age children, you'll understand the appeal of taking a holiday during the school term.

But what are the pros and cons? And how much guilt should a parent proportion upon themselves for allowing their child some time off school to do something fun?

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Sam Cardone hasn't had a problem taking her children on short trips during the school term. She says they're better off for the experience.

29/08/2024

On December 12, 2022, three innocent people were ambushed by extremists and murdered in cold blood in a country Queensland town. Why it occurred may never be fully understood.

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On December 12, 2022, three innocent people were ambushed by extremists and murdered in cold blood in a country Queensland town. Why it occurred may never be fully understood.

29/08/2024

Here is how to tell who apparent myGov messages are really coming from, and how to keep your information safe.

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Scammers are taking advantage of tax time with deceptive emails designed to steal your personal information.

29/08/2024

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29/08/2024

Neobanks are online-only branches, and experts are concerned they could be more susceptible to scammers.

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Neobanks are online-only branches, and experts are concerned they could be more susceptible to scammers.

29/08/2024

More Windy weather on the way 🌬
👉 The BOM says damaging winds will redevelop tonight, as a strong cold front brings damaging winds averaging 50-65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h.

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You've unplugged the modem and tied down the trampoline, so what else should you do now that the storm is here?

28/08/2024

The recent hot spell may feel unfamiliar, but weather extremes are quickly becoming the norm, as climate change up-ends the winter seasons.

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The recent hot spell may feel unfamiliar, but weather extremes are quickly becoming the norm, as climate change up-ends the winter seasons.

28/08/2024

Victoria is in the midst of a push for more social housing, but NIMBY (not-in-my-back-yard) attitudes from neighbours are causing delays and creating stigma around housing residents, according to developers.

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Victoria is in the midst of a push for more social housing, but NIMBY (not-in-my-back-yard) attitudes from neighbours are causing delays and creating stigma around housing residents, according to developers.

28/08/2024

Australia's power market operator says the outlook has improved for the country's biggest grid, but the risks of delays to new projects loom large.

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Australia's power market operator says the outlook has improved for the country's biggest grid, but the risks of delays to new projects loom large.

28/08/2024

Weeds have been the bane of green thumbs' existence for as long as they've been tending to gardens. But if you take the right approach, having a weed-free garden shouldn't be an expensive or laborious undertaking.

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Weeds have been the bane of green thumbs' existence for as long as they've been tending to gardens. But if you take the right approach, having a weed-free garden shouldn't be an expensive or laborious undertaking.