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A 22-year-old man accused of a stabbing attack in south-west Sydney was inspired by the Islamic…

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Pastured eggs are the latest trend as smaller producers pitch themselves as more than free range.

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Tasmania's wild deer population growing rapidly

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Tasmania's population of wild deer has been significantly underestimated and could reach 1 million by 2050.

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Why didn't bandicoots develop dog smarts?

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