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Burnt communities 'feel forgotten' in fire coverage and support -- Several Victorian fires have been left out of mainstream media coverage, and one missed out on the Victorian government's initial support list, which has led to disappointment.

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Iran's young are dying for the freedom they see in black and white photos -- As protests shake Iran, massive crowds rising up against the hard-line mullahs and their supporters have been bolstered by the country's younger generations.

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Labor to cut racial vilification offence from hate speech bill after Greens signal opposition -- The Albanese government will separate laws tightening gun control from its proposed hate speech reforms after the omnibus bill failed to secure the support of the Coalition and the Greens.

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Disaster assistance activated as flood clean-up continues along Great Ocean Road -- Emergency services have defended warning times as locals recover from the record-breaking rains and worst floods in the area since the 1980s.

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Passport rule change disrupts travel plans for thousands of Aussies -- From February 25, dual citizens of the UK and Ireland will be required to enter the UK using a valid British or Irish passport, a change causing major headaches for dual citizens with imminent travel plans.

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How Iran's unrest is fuelling debate inside China -- As protests rage in Iran, Chinese netizens are openly debating freedom, repression and global power politics, even as Beijing keeps its criticism focused on Washington.

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'Seat of knowledge' tradition lives on, but you need a sense of humour - Every day in these North Queensland towns, familiar faces gather to have a yarn in public spaces — just as people have done for centuries. Duration: 1 minute 8 seconds - 1 - m - 8 - s

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ABC TV and radio in Bendigo region expected back late next week -- Communities in the fire-affected Bendigo region can expect ABC TV and radio services to be gradually restored from the end of next week, following an assessment of damage at the Mount Alexander transmission site.

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How I have fun with friends without spending money -- I've kept low-cost, high-fun habits alive for years, even after returning home to a city where socialising often seems to mean shelling out.

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WA towns look to tackle overtourism as 'crazy' crowds pack car parks, beaches -- As WA's tourist towns experience an influx of summer visitors, some locals are worried their hometowns could become too crowded unless visitor numbers are controlled.

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How to avoid fly and maggot infestations in your home -- Intense heat during summer can often bring with it an increase in unwanted visitors.

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Is it safe to exercise outside during hot weather amid heatwave? -- Despite parts of Australia experiencing the worst heatwave conditions since the 2019-20 Black Summer, people can still be spotted braving the hot weather to go for a run. Should they be doing this?

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Two blokes, whisky and lollies on a 'foolhardy' Bass Strait crossing -- With whisky and lollies for sustenance and pigeons their only means of communication, Steve Harris and Doug Fleming crossed Bass Strait in a 4.5-metre dinghy in 1974.

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'No joke, London Bridge has fallen down': Trapped on a crumbling Apostle -- Seconds after her cousin reassured her crossing it was safe, the famous Great Ocean Road formation started collapsing beneath Kelli Bryers's feet, setting off a terrifying ordeal.

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Not-so-young Endeavour readies to hand reins to successor -- For 38 years, it has been "changing young Australian lives one voyage at a time" — but now it is time for the Young Endeavour to make way for its successor.

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What an erotic newspaper hidden in a Hobart hotel reveals about 1970s Australia -- A satirical and erotic newspaper from the 70s has been uncovered in a heritage-listed Hobart hotel. It shines a light on the underground media movement prevalent in conservative Australian culture in the mid-20th century.

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