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The opal fossils that changed a miner’s life and introduced a new species from Australia’s deep past
Looking inside the bag of precious opals, Mike Poben knew he'd found something special, he just wasn't quite sure...
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South Australian fishing reforms prompt warning of ‘brawls on the water’
A "backflip" on introducing commercial King George whiting quotas to South Australia's West Coast could prompt a rush of...
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Biosecurity systems overhaul needed as threats increase, CSIRO warns
Scientists are warning Australia's biosecurity system needs a major overhaul, with the threat of severe biosecurity events like COVID-19 increasing.Key points:In the...
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Fire destroys South Australian vegetable business Rainbow Fresh
A large fire has caused millions of dollars in damage at a vegetable farm north of Adelaide. Key points:The blaze...
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Roads, infrastructure get regional Federal Budget boost as Government pushes ahead with decentralisation
States, local councils, and regional Australians will benefit from major infrastructure spending in this year's Federal Budget with a...
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How the regenerative farming movement transformed Charles Massy’s sheep station
On a still autumn morning in 2016, Charles Massy walked up a hill above his farm to sit beside...
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Hundreds of dead whales spur on efforts to save the few remaining survivors
"It's just horrible, and sad, and chaotic, and there's nothing good comes of it."Dianne Coon has lived on Tasmania's...
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Australian native fungus ‘snowflake’ becoming a hit with top chefs, grower says
Walking through a grove of elms, on a carpet of fallen, decaying leaves, John Ford stoops to inspect a...
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Third of NSW declared drought-free after regular rain
More than one third of New South Wales is officially no longer in drought after regular rain this year...
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Nationals demand changes to controversial university fee hikes
The National Party is demanding changes to the Federal Government's planned overhaul of the university system, warning a "glaring"...
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