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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.

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Duration: 1 minute 58 seconds

The saltwater custodians keeping the Indigenous stories alive

Long before the Opera House was built, Sydney Harbour sustained Australia's first inhabitants for thousands of years.
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Duration: 3 minutes 34 seconds

Former NBL basketballer Tiny Pinder admits 'stupid mistakes' at 'violent' sexual assault court hearing

Former Perth Wildcats basketballer Tiny Pinder apologises to his victims amid his latest sexual assault convictions, as his lawyer says he has the cognitive capacity of a 14-year-old. WARNING: The story contains details of sexual assault.
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Duration: 1 minute 8 seconds

Kurtley Beale says he's glad 'the truth has come out' after being cleared of sexual offences

Former Wallaby Kurtley Beale is found not guilty by a jury of sexual offences against a woman at a Bondi pub.
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Kurtley Beale dressed in a suit and addresses the media after the verdict

Calls for better safety regulations as hydrofoil riders head further offshore

An extensive marine search for what was mistakenly thought to be two missing paddleboarders on the New South Wales Mid North Coast has sparked calls for greater safety protocols around the emerging water sport of hydrofoiling.
The sport of foiling increasing in popularity

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Duration: 1 minute 36 seconds

Are Goodreads and Letterboxd turning entertainment into to-do lists?

Avid culture consumers Brodie Lancaster and Alexei Toliopoulos share their tips on reading and watching more, without losing sight of enjoyment.
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A woman in a Black dress and wearing glasses sits in front of a stacked bookshelf, topped with colourful artworks.

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Duration: 1 minute 28 seconds

What secrets lie below Sydney Harbour?

Scientists have counted around 3,000 different species in Sydney Harbour but say there are many more yet to be discovered.
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Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds

Rabbitohs lose Campbell Graham for up to six months with injury

South Sydney centre Campbell Graham will spend up to six months on the sidelines after having surgery to address a lingering sternum injury.
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Campbell Graham holds the ball with his right hand during a 2023 NRL match.

Chris Minns lambasts 'sick person' using 'OCT7TH' number plates as Sydney motorist is ordered to surrender them

NSW Premier Chris Minns says the 'OCT7TH' number plates spotted on a white ute are "disgusting" and were issued in error.
the back of a white ute with oct7th number plate

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Duration: 1 minute 24 seconds

Kurtley Beale's barrister says his accuser is a 'manipulative woman' who turned herself into 'victim'

Kurtley Beale's barrister in her closing argument to the jury says her client's accuser made a "false" allegation of sexual assault. 
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Kurtley Beale arrives at the Downing Centre District Court in Sydney, Friday, February 2, 2024

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Duration: 1 minute 24 seconds

Hilary was one of the 'star girls' of the Australian military. But like many women, she has been largely forgotten — until now

Photojournalist Carla Edwards has spent 14 months collecting stories about women in the Australian military to shine a light on their contributions during conflict and wartime. 
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Dance roles not gender roles: How Dance Life star Archer is forging her own career path

One of the stars of Prime Video's docuseries Dance Life is non-binary dancer Archer, who is creating her own space in the gendered world of dance.
A slim dancer with blonde hair wearing sunglasses and a yellow top flings their arms out on stage

Gumtree has a 'make an offer' option on property ads. The NSW tenants' union says this breaches rent bidding laws

The tenants' union says the practice remains rife in the tight rental market despite efforts to crack down on it. 
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Duration: 1 minute 27 seconds

South Africa scores historic ODI victory over Australia

South Africa's women's cricket team make history by beating Australia for the first time in an ODI, with a brilliant all-round performance from Marizanne Kapp leading the way.
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A South African cricketer appeals loudly with her hand raised with an Australian player at the striker's end in an ODI.

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Duration: 1 minute 1 second

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.
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Gladys Berejiklian.

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Duration: 1 minute 28 seconds

Taylor Swift ticket scammers target fans ahead of Eras tour concerts

Police in Victoria say more than $260,000 has been lost to scammers selling fake tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour since tickets went on sale last year. Dozens of people have fallen victims to hackers selling tickets through social media.
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Taylor Swift smiles as she performs on stage.