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ABOUT a 170 people attended the Creative Industries Forum held at the Slim Dusty Centre.
Come for the food, stay for the magic
Tickle the tastebuds at Slice of Haven Food and Wine Festival May 29.
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Life support for Lui, 15, switched off
NSW: Young footballer's life support to be switched off days after collapsing on the field.
Barnaby Joyce says he is Johnny Depp's 'Hannibal Lecter'
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Concessional loans and cash on the table for dairy farmers
CONCESSIONAL loans and cash on the table for dairy farmers in crisis Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce announced.
Police shoot armed man
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