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Tourists queue to climb sacred site before ban starts

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Ban to climb Uluru starts at 4pm ACT this afternoon.

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Alleged drug trafficking at Richmond’s safe injection room

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Two outreach workers charged

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Agriculture ministers meet amid racehorse abuse

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Animal welfare is their priority.

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Reservoir Station to be completed by Christmas

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The congested High St level crossing will also be removed.

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Should a 12-moth deferral period still exist?

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Blood donation: Finding an inclusive approachBlood donation: Finding an inclusive approach
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Campaigners are working from inside and outside the region.

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Protecting the Murray-Darling BasinProtecting the Murray-Darling Basin
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Australian permanent residency visas are becoming harder to..

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Major changes in Australian immigration policyMajor changes in Australian immigration policy
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The support and tools every man should utilise.

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New strategies to target men’s mentalNew strategies to target men’s mental health
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New rental laws to improve renters quality of life

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New Vic rental laws to benefit tenantsNew Vic rental laws to benefit tenants
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Meat barbequing could be a thing of the past.

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Plant-based meat: An Aussie cash cow?Plant-based meat: An Aussie cash cow?
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First openly gay Australian footballer addresses Folau's

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Andy Brennan: Everyone wants to be acceptedAndy Brennan: Everyone wants to be accepted

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Written by: Rebecca Connell

Sustainability is as important as the coffee itself.

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Hamish Walmsley: People, planet, coffeeHamish Walmsley: People, planet, coffee
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Graeme Webber's career was launched alongside AC/DC's

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The accidental rock photographerThe accidental rock photographer
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Cancer harms more than just the patient.

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The hidden impacts of childhood cancerThe hidden impacts of childhood cancer
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How has the internet changed the music industry?

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Finding musical success in the streaming eraFinding musical success in the streaming era
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From post-punk to indie folk.

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The disturbing internet trend targeting everyone.

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Community program benefits social, mental and physical health

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Is the industry’s “Shonky” award deserving?

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Pet insurance: Is it worth it?Pet insurance: Is it worth it?
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Evie Ferris trains eight hours a day, six times a week.

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Evie Ferris: “Every dancer is unique”Evie Ferris: “Every dancer is unique”
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A helping hand in achieving your goals.

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Life coach: “It’s the best thing”Life coach: “It’s the best thing”

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Written by: Bailey Zimmerman

No one likes fourth place.

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Breaking the Boomer medal drought.Breaking the Boomer medal drought.
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Rudi Ellis has signed on with the Firebirds for 2020

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The changing landscape of racism in football

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Bridging cultural gaps: AFL and racismBridging cultural gaps: AFL and racism
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Dissecting the gender pay gap in sport issue

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Team sports, revenue, and the gender pay gapTeam sports, revenue, and the gender pay gap
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Tayla Vlaeminck has again been named in Australia’s top..

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A footballer turn gladiator, dancer and fitness guru.

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Anthony Koutoufides: Life after footyAnthony Koutoufides: Life after footy
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The evolution of an inclusive sport

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Growing the Vic Wheelchair Football LeagueGrowing the Vic Wheelchair Football League
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Are in-house productions the future for second-tier sports?

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The future of sports broadcastingThe future of sports broadcasting
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Athletes have been defying the odds for decades.

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Will sports records ever be unbreakable?Will sports records ever be unbreakable?
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What can the AFLW learn from past sports negotiations?

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Are lockouts good for sports?Are lockouts good for sports?

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Profession insights from an experienced newspaper editor.

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Paul Tatnell: Fifteen years in journalismPaul Tatnell: Fifteen years in journalism
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Scott shares insight into three diverse careers

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Elfy Scott: Writer, model, journalistElfy Scott: Writer, model, journalist
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A glimpse inside The Age's newsroom.

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Michelle Griffin: The ethical duty of journalismMichelle Griffin: The ethical duty of journalism
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Enker explains the difficulties of being a freelancer.

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Debi Enker’s remarkable journalism journeyDebi Enker’s remarkable journalism journey
Written by: Meg Kennedy

Gender parity in the Australian film and TV industry.

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Directing change in the Australian film industryDirecting change in the Australian film industry
Written by: Allanah Sciberras

Media experts question the lack of diversity in news

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Tackling cultural bias in Australian newsTackling cultural bias in Australian news
Written by: Allanah Sciberras

Can truth-seeking compromise ethics?

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When is investigative journalism unethical?When is investigative journalism unethical?
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Journalists shed light on freelancing in today's media..

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The future of freelance journalismThe future of freelance journalism
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Sean Evans’ YouTube show, Hot Ones, spices up the..

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Two footballers discuss their similar careers.

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Hamish Walmsley: People, planet, coffee

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No one likes fourth place.

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