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Most of the small community of Uarbry has been wiped out by a bushfire burning near Dunedoo, residents say, with some of the destroyed homes belonging to volunteer firefighters who were out combating the blaze.
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Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce lashes out over the WA Liberals' decision to preference One Nation in the state election, saying it guarantees only one thing. Follow live.
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Nearly a third of Australian pharmacists are recommending complementary medicine products that are not supported by hard evidence — so why are chemists stocking them and do your herbal supplements actually work?
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As Tasmania sees an uptick in tourism, instances of snakebites and bushwalkers getting themselves into trouble see the state's police rescue helicopter crew clock up a record number of flying hours.
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Sydney couple Claudine and Dave Fitzgibbon were facing the difficult decision to proceed with a pregnancy after another spina bifida diagnosis or to terminate, but then doctors offered a glimmer of hope.
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There is increasing concern for two elderly German tourists missing in searing heat in Central Australia, with one of them believed to be without important medication.
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A diverse alliance of industry, community and environmental groups is calling for a new bipartisan approach to energy policy.
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Trump administration officials could be forced to give evidence to uncover "what truly motivated" President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration if the case goes to the Supreme Court, a US state Attorney-General says.
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The Tasmanian Greens say a $150 million budget windfall from a booming property market should be spent on fixing Launceston's ageing water and sewerage system.
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It's easy to see why young Australians might feel like they'll never catch up to rising house prices. But there are ideas out there for dealing with the problem. We've listed the pros and cons of some of the top suggestions.
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Dozens of taxis drive through Melbourne in convoy to the steps of Victoria's Parliament after blockading the Bolte Bridge to protest against industry reforms introduced by the State Government.
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There are concerns drug companies will be better able to hide how much they wine and dine doctors under changes to public reporting rules, with one expert labelling the changes a "step backwards" for transparency.
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Australia producer Flume nabs a Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic album with his second album Skin.
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The Australian Wooden Boat Festival is in full swing on the Hobart waterfront with young and old revelling in the salty atmosphere, including 88-year-old sailing legend Peter Mounsey.
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A West Australian company hopes to crack into Australia's lucrative wellness market with what they hope will be the next super food to take health conscious consumers by storm — lupin flakes.
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Obesity affects almost a quarter of Australians, but help can be almost impossible to find, health specialists say.
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Up to 72,000 residents living in Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, are forced to evacuate after the discovery of a World War II bomb during excavation works at a petrol station.