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Saving the rufous fantail with a taxidermied chipmunk
The rufous fantail was wiped out on Guam by an introduced snake species. Now researchers are trying to future-proof the species here in Australia.
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School costs rise as families lose bonus
The removal of the Federal Government's Schoolkids Bonus and the introduction of Bring Your Own Device policies, has many parents reporting an increase in school costs this year.
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Superhero sculptures help mould young artists
Superheroes are being used to inspire young students to discover and develop their artistic powers.
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Meet the 2017 Indigenous Law Student of the Year — a former florist with seven children
A Southern Cross University student, who was a florist for 16 years, is named Australia's top Indigenous law student of the year.
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Animal neglect charge for Lismore stud owner after starving ponies found
The owner of a pony stud based in Lismore has been found guilty of animal neglect after two horses in her care were found in extremely poor health.
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Social media, the death of democracy and toxic politics
Mike Baird's parliamentary secretary Catherine Cusack says social media is eating out the middle ground, and changing the nature of democracy.
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Prison staff call for more recognition
The New South Wales Government has declared January 20 the state's inaugural Corrections Day to pay tribute to the work of Corrective Services staff.
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Baird's legacy in regional NSW: From applause to anger
Premier Mike Baird's announcement on Thursday that he will retire from politics is being met with mixed reaction by the people of regional New South Wales as Coalition MPs in country seats assess the political landscape amid their leader's exit.
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Dairy farmers fear pay dispute could cost them $3 million
A group of Queensland and New South Wales dairy farmers fear they could lose up to $3 million if a major milk processor drops the price it pays to farmers.
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Call for investigation of Ballina emergency department
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Parents hate talking about it and children dread hearing about it. How was sex education approached in the 1940s?