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Wintle family goes online to experience life on the road
Group concerned over coal-seam gas drilling in the south-west
Mt Gambier truck driver dies in rollover at Portland
Report cites expanding potential for south-west trade with China
Warrnambool man placed on sex register over child pornography
A WARRNAMBOOL man caught sharing child pornography has been ordered to perform 80 hours’ community work.
Wind farm projects a burden on south-west councils says Senate inquiry
The MikMaks kick off local school holiday fun
Off-roader's DVD forges global online tourist path
State and Federal MPs visit region
INDIGENOUS affairs, public transport and ports will be on the agenda during two political visits today.
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State of excellence as Stephen Kerr wins fifth consecutive Victorian surf lifesaving crown
Country Racing Victoria pushes for Channel 7 coverage of May Racing Carnival
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Forget the three white pointer sharks, I'm surfing
ADD an aerial photographer to a school of salmon and three white pointer sharks and this is what ...
Off-roader's DVD forges global online tourist path
Honoured: Three mates who fought to save shark attack victim Zac Young
The three boys who took turns carrying their unconscious mate from the surf after he was mauled by ...
Your guide to the Essendon verdict
The AFL's anti-doping tribunal will release its verdict on the case involving Essendon, the AFL and the Australian ...
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Weatherzone: Month of March among Sydney's warmest as city dries off
It may not have felt it but Sydney has just had one of its warmest March months on ...
Four children in hospital after houseboat fire at Lake Eildon
Four children have been injured after a boat fire on Lake Eildon.
Body 'invaders' made ice user stab Carlton pub worker to death, court told
A man has claimed his body was overtaken by ‘‘invaders’’ before he killed a bar staff supervisor at a Carlton ...
Former director of National Gallery of Australia Betty Churcher dies aged 84
The art world is in mourning today with the news that Betty Churcher, the inimitable former director of ...
Australian cities boom as Melbourne closes in on Sydney
Melbourne is closing in on Sydney as the nation's biggest city, growing by almost 100,000 people in the ...
Minimum work test will block childcare for 100,000 mothers, Scott Morrison warned
There are fears more than 100,000 mothers will be forced to give up work if the Abbott government ...
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The Walking Dead season 5 finale recap: Bloody Rick takes a lurch to the right
In the season five finale, the Second Amendment triumphed over wishy-washy liberalism and The Walking Dead lurched unmistakably ...
Top Gear producer Andy Wilman quits over Jeremy Clarkson sacking
The brains behind Top Gear and a close mate of Jeremy Clarkson has quit the show.
Miles Franklin Literary Award longlist 2015: Omar Musa, Suzanne McCourt and Christine Piper hit it big with debut works
Fresh faces join the veterans on this year's Miles Franklin longlist.
Robin Williams banned use of image for 25 years after his death
It appears Robin Williams' image or name won't appear in future works until 2039 due to a unique legal move.
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Crab Fest 2015 - Mandurah children's dress-up competition | PHOTOS
THE children's dress-up competition drew a big crowd at Crab Fest on Saturday afternoon.
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Financial advice register a winner for consumers
ASIC's register of financial advisers that went live online this morning has scored some early wins for consumers.
Chocolate on the nose as many look to keep Easter egg-spenses in check
It's not just weight worries that have people kicking the chocolate habit this Easter. Christmas was expensive and, ...
With tax breaks like these who needs a Swiss bank?
The top 10 per cent of earners are really hoovering up the tax concessions.
Coca-Cola accused of 'greenwashing' with launch of sugar-reduced Coke Life
Coca-Cola has launched a green and lean spin-off to its best-selling drink in an attempt to claw back ...
'Impostor' gynaecologist could have been injecting patients with unknown animal blood products
A Melbourne man accused of posing as a gynaecologist and IVF expert may have been giving his patients ...
The importance of music play
Even in the womb, music can help build an emotional connection between you and your child. As your baby grew ...
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Canberra Calling - take a fresh look
Our cool capital has cultural cred this autumn with a blockbuster exhibition and plenty to keep you captivated.
Wanaka, New Zealand: The Kiwi cult of a laidback life
I'm jealous of all of these people. I'm jealous because they've found their one slice of happiness.
Airport introduces arcade games to help travellers get rid of unused currency
A Swedish airport has come up with an ingenious way to help travellers part with their leftover currency.
Cruising by yourself? Good news ahoy!
The 'single supplement' frustrates many solo cruisers – it can mean paying almost double the fare.