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Virtual reality goggles changing the lives of aged care residents in Eidsvold Hospital

Colin never strayed far from his rural hometown until he ended up in aged care, but he's now having virtual experiences so real he feels as if he can reach out and touch the worlds he's immersed in.

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EPA to probe Cadia gold mine after heavy metals found in residents' blood, rainwater

The EPA says it is concerned that Cadia Valley Operations is failing to meet its obligations following reports from residents that dust rising from its mine near Orange in NSW is contaminating their water and making their kids sick.

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ASX finishes lower as threat of US debt default sparks warnings of potential Wall St crash — as it happened

Australian shares finished lower after US debt ceiling talks failed to make progress in the absence of President Joe Biden. Look back on the day's events as they happened with our markets blog.

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Calls to make airport charges fairer after Rex cancels Whyalla to Adelaide flights

There are calls for the federal government to make security funding for country airports more equitable after Rex Airlines cancelled its service in a regional South Australian city.

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Suspicious fire destroys historic Commercial Hotel in Yass amidst extensive renovation plans

NSW Police are treating the fire as suspicious and want to hear from anyone who was in the area when the blaze started early this morning.

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Sunshine Coast man charged over Burpengary crash that left one motorcyclist dead, another in critical condition

A 31-year-old man from Eumundi has appeared in court this morning over an incident in Burpengary that killed a 57-year-old man and left another rider fighting for life.

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Mount Gambier In Home Hospice Care calls for ongoing funding for palliative program

The support Satch Niemec received as he succumbed to a terminal diagnosis was an "absolute boon" for him and his wife Jude. But the service is struggling without government support.

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Brooks Koepka wins PGA Championship, but Michael Block steals the show with incredible ace

Brooks Koepka is a major champion again, winning the PGA Championship while new cult hero Michael Block produces a moment for the ages with a slam-dunk hole in one.

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Australia's Cam Green hits IPL century for Mumbai Indians against Sunrisers Hyderabad to keep his team's finals hopes alive

Australia's gun all-rounder Cameron Green finally delivers his very best for Mumbai Indians with a glorious match-winning Indian Premier League ton off just 47 balls, as his team clinches a spot in the finals.

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NT pensioners and workers struggle to survive without access to bulk billed medical services

Pensioner Paul Bevington struggles to afford groceries, and he can't find a general practitioner who will bulk bill his medical appointments in his hometown of Alice Springs.

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Murray River Salt turns highly saline groundwater into versatile product

Highly saline brine pumped from a deep aquifer on the Murray Darling Basin is being harvested for an essential mineral that has uses beyond the kitchen table.

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First genetically modified banana being assessed by regulators

Australian researchers have developed the world's first genetically modified (GM) banana, but don't expect it in a fruit bowl near you anytime soon.

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Pinnaroo Primary School's search for meaning of war cry's Indigenous word, gundarwarra

The town of Pinnaroo has its fair share of secrets, but perhaps none as enduring as the one at the local primary school.

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As June 1 indexing approaches, Australian university graduates are bracing for increased HECS/HELP debts

Time is running out for millions of university graduates to slash their HECS debts before they increase by 7 per cent.

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Tasmanian government to consult over Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy memorial after mother says she feels 'forgotten'

The mother of a boy killed in the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy says consultation over recovery efforts has been lacking – leaving her feeling the family has been "forgotten".

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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova's cancer update, Greek PM calls for second election, and SpaceX's latest private flight blasts off — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

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Meet Michael Wouters, the man who keeps Australia in perfect time with the rest of the world

While many of us take the passage of a split-second for granted, for Dr Michael Wouters it's a serious business.

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AFL Round-Up: Port Adelaide and Essendon revel in thrilling wins as North Melbourne find silver linings

A series of thrillers lit up the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, where classic finishes and controversy made for the best weekend of the 2023 season so far. We digest the week that was.

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'My brown skin is beautiful': Prarthana's message for young girls trying to fit in

From wanting to speak in an Aussie accent to comparing herself to others around her, Prarthana has learnt how to feel confident in her own skin.

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USA bowler Tara Norris was little-known until the WPL. Now an international success, she wants to see cricket in America grow

Tara Norris stunned the cricket world by taking five wickets in an innings in the inaugural WPL. Now the little-known American is making a name for herself in women's cricket.

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Alena Lodkina's sophomore film Petrol captures Melbourne and the intensity of women's friendships beautifully

In her second feature, Petrol, Alena Lodkina delivers an original and uniquely Australian take on universal themes, proving why she is one of our most promising young directors.

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Community in shock over deaths of Jane Strong and Eli Johnson, killed in caravan fire on weekend of Brookfield Show

The bodies of 26-year-old Jane Strong and 22-year-old Eli Johnson were found inside the burnt-out caravan. Ms Strong's partner was also injured in the blaze.

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Giro d'Italia hit by multiple withdrawals due to rain, COVID, but the 1914 edition saw just eight finishers

Torrential rain, freezing temperatures and a COVID-19 outbreak have turned this year's Giro d'Italia into a survival of the fittest. But 99 years ago, things were so much worse, with just eight finishers of the most brutal race in history.

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NSW government set to abolish first home buyer land tax choice

Almost 5,000 properties are locked into the previous Coalition government's signature scheme since it started late last year, but from July 1 it will no longer exist.

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Private vehicle usage must be halved to cut emissions, Climate Council says

The council says electric vehicles need to be adopted rapidly, but other measures must be taken to cut down transport emissions.

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