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The humble spotted gum is a world class urban tree. Here's why
Tall. Straight. Abundant flowers. And a stunning trunk. What’s not to like about the spotted gum?
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Farmers or foragers? Pre-colonial Aboriginal food production was hardly that simple
For a decade, debate has raged over Dark Emu’s account of Aboriginal agriculture. But ancient food production in Australia is more complex than labels like farming or hunter-gathering suggest.
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As the Hamas-Israel war rages, Islamophobia and antisemitism are rising in Australia
As fighting continues between Israel and Hamas, some Australians are increasingly afraid to venture outside in clothing that readily identifies them as either Muslim or Jewish.
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Telemarketer goes belly-up after data breach
Sensitive details of charity donors leaked and also sensitive employee information had also been leaked during the attack – including police checks, child support documents, HR incidents, immigration sponsorship details, COVID-19 vaccination credentials, and notably, tax file numbers, passports, and licences.
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Plan to save world's only wild macadamia trees from extinction
Given the lack of genetic diversity in the farmed crop, the race is on to preserve wild macadamia trees to improve traits like disease resistance, size and climate adaptability.
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Rural brigades boss hoses down talk of national firefighting force
A key group representing Queensland's volunteer fire brigades pours water on the idea of a "semi-professional firefighting service" akin to the Army Reserve, saying it could alienate those already tackling this year's bushfire season.
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Did Australia's First Peoples domesticate dingoes? They certainly buried them with great care
There’s been a long-standing debate over whether dingoes started out wild or domesticated. One thing is clear – they had a close relationship with First Peoples.
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The Platypus Guardian | Full Episode | NATURE | PBS
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Your Local Removalists & Furniture Movers
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‘There’s nothing like this’: Firefighters unleash new bushfire war machine
Dozens of fires are burning as the state braces for a potentially terrifying bushfire season. The RFS is firing up a new weapon to help save homes and lives.
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Colonists upended Aboriginal farming, growing grain and running sheep on rich yamfields, and cattle on arid grainlands
Newcomers in Australia found and took rich pastures made by Aboriginal fire. Without fire, pastures would revert to forest or scrub.
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Australian Government, Of All Places, Says Age Verification Is A Privacy & Security Nightmare
In the past I’ve sometimes described Australia as the land where internet policy is completely upside down. Rather than having a system that protects intermediaries from liability for third party c…
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After three wet summers, these tiny creatures are booming. They could make you allergic to red meat
With ticks thriving after La Niña, more people are expected to be bitten by the parasites, and that could lead to an increase in cases of a potentially life-threatening meat allergy.
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Word games, wit and the pleasure of annoying people: a daughter's memoir sheds new light on the notoriously private John Clarke
Lorin Clarke’s account of growing up with her famous father is a loving, often funny portrait.
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Fish farts, snorting koalas, bonking frogs: How do animals make these crazy sounds?
Animals can make the strangest sounds. Tune into the noises made by some iconic species and find out how they make them.
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Using psychedelics to treat depression and trauma
Using psychedelics to treat depression and trauma has just become legal in Australia. Offering hope to many, it’s not without risk. While many report life-changing benefits, others do not, and many scientists in the field fear the move is premature.
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China warns Australian businesses will 'become victims' if TikTok and WeChat bans expand
The Chinese Communist Party mouthpiece, The Global Times, has warned Australian businesses will suffer if the government decides to ban China-based social media sites TikTok and WeChat.
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News Corp using AI to produce 3,000 Australian local news stories a week
The Data Local team uses AI technology to generate stories on weather, fuel prices and traffic reports for hyperlocal mastheads
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From kookaburra cackles to bonk of the banjo frog: Only one can be crowned Australia's favourite animal sound
Squawks, creaky doors, trills, bellows and a lot of grunts — our wildlife makes some bizarre and beguiling noises. But which one should get the shout-out as Australia's favourite animal sound? It's time to make a call.
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Victim blaming has made cars the biggest killer of children in Australia
Globally, road “accidents” kill more than 1 million people a year, and are the primary cause of death for people aged under 30.
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