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Melbourne Royal Show cancels poultry exhibits due to H5 bird flu spread
The decision follows a state government announcement that Phillip Island's wild population of little penguins will be vaccinated against the disease.
High school American footballer rattled by snake in helmet
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A high school American football practice is interrupted when a player finds he has been training with a venomous snake hiding inside his helmet. Watch the moment the serpentine visitor is extracted.
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Bali ferry catches fire in rough seas off Lombok
Emergency crews are working to rescue passengers from the vessel that caught fire on Wednesday morning.
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NSW Liberal faction's 'filthy schools money' text a 'stupid joke', ICAC hears
A former NSW Liberal Party operative has told the state's corruption watchdog a text he sent referring to handing over "filthy schools money" was a "stupid joke".
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Community groups' 'vital' disaster recovery work undervalued, report finds
A new Western Sydney University report finds grassroots organisations are often the first and last responders, but often face burnout.
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Australia's largest aluminium smelter expected to get emergency bailout
The prime minister and NSW premier are expected to announce a bailout for the country's largest aluminium smelter tomorrow.
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Drug importer who used forged documents to flee rehab jailed
Drug importer-turned fugitive Hussein Chamas is jailed for trafficking and absconding from a NSW rehabilitation facility before trying to flee Australia.