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Red versus blue: Why the right gum tree matters in a healthy wetland

Most of the 1,000 different eucalyptus tree varieties are native to Australia but not all belong in a pristine wetland.
Red gum tree alongside a waterway.

Published: Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Forest Regenerationby Gavin McGrath

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When did my bald patch become fair game?

Going bald seems to be one of those things people think they can just say to you, always sporting a wry grin like they've just made an exceedingly funny and clever joke.
A side on picture of a man looking at the camera as he arches an eyebrow

Published: Source: ABC EverydayTopic: Hairby Conor Burke

Farmers vow to lock their gates against 'once-in-a-generation' power project

Some are cheering the extra income from a proposed renewable energy transmission line, while others are vowing to lock their gates against electricity provider Transgrid.
A man wearing a blue shirt and a hat looking displeased.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Energy Industryby Else Kennedy and Francesco Salvo

Two out of five adult prisoners in New South Wales waiting 'in limbo' on remand

Newly released figures highlight a record-number of people in New South Wales prisons are being held on remand as they wait for their cases to be heard in court.
Hands resting on prison cells bars.

Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Lawsby Catherine James

Woman faces up to seven years' jail for hindering investigation of crash that killed woman and three boys

Wendy Elizabeth Chattaway has pleaded guilty to some charges related to the fatal crash in southern NSW last year, but had a predatory driving charge dropped. 
A woman with her black hair in a high ponytail walks across the street.

Published: Source: ABC RiverinaTopic: Courts and Trialsby Conor Burke

NSW government to rewrite ministerial code in wake of Berejiklian ICAC findings

MPs in NSW will be required to make more regular disclosures about their financial interests and those of their immediate family.
Gladys Berejiklian.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Governmentby Nick Dole

'It was a light bulb moment': Hear the stories young people told us about their changing climate

Natural disasters have punctuated most years of their high school life, but this year's Heywire winners only have tales of resilience to share. 
A composite image of Spedding, Lar, Maya and Kimberly.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Georgie Hewson

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Duration: 3 minutes 24 seconds

Source: ABC中文

视频：第一次当小熊猫妈妈的拉妮在九岁时生下了这只尚未命名的幼崽

First-time panda mum Rani gave birth at nine years old to the as-yet-unnamed cub, a massive boon for the endangered species. Supplied: Altina Wildlife Park
Duration: 52 seconds

Source: ABC中文

Altina Wildlife Park welcomes first red panda born in Australia in two years

First-time panda mum Rani gave birth at nine years old to the as-yet-unnamed cub, a massive boon for the endangered species. Supplied: Altina Wildlife Park
Duration: 52 seconds

Source: ABC News

Finding a doctor in rural areas made harder by Christmas holidays

Many of those doctors who do work in remote areas leave on holiday, meaning their colleagues are covering even bigger areas.
Duration: 5 minutes 21 seconds

Source: ABC News

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NSW bureaucrat suspended with pay pending corruption investigation into Sydney property deal

The senior planning department official purchased a property in the upper north shore suburb of Gordon within one of the government's planned Transport Oriented Development Zones before the policy was made public last year.
Corruption findings face legal challenge after ICAC's High Court 'disaster'

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Corruptionby Maryanne Taouk

Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer

The property council chief wins the preselection battle for the Liberal heartland seat of Cottesloe, defeating former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey. 
A side-on close-up shot of Property Council WA chief executive Sandra Brewer.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politicsby Rebecca Trigger, Cason Ho and David Weber

Australia's anti-doping chief issues grave warning over 'grossly irresponsible' Enhanced Games

Australian sport's anti-doping chief slams an Olympic-style event with no drug testing as "grossly irresponsible" and warns of severe ramifications for athletes taking part.
Australian swimmer James Magnussen shirtless after a race at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Doping in Sports

Police declare crime scene after body reportedly found in vehicle at Mackay beach

Emergency services were called to Harbour Beach in Mackay shortly after 1pm following reports of a body being found in a car.
Police officers standing near vehicles at a beach.

Published: Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Policeby Lillian Watkins and Hannah Walsh

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