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Hawkesbury's back-to-back, record-breaking floods are high on voters' minds ahead of New South Wales election

The Hawkesbury River in New South Wales has flooded multiple times since the last state election. As voters prepare to head to the polls this month, debate rages about how to manage future floods for those residents determined to stay.

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Libs fight super tax despite 'little sympathy' for rich

Opposition finance spokeswoman Jane Hume has questioned the number of people superannuation tax changes would affect with the threshold not being indexed.

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Blacksmiths added to Australian Apprenticeships Priority List as trade remains in hot demand amid dwindling numbers

Blacksmithing is far from the outdated image of medieval sword-making. It's one of the dozens of trades recently added to the government's Apprenticeships Priority List.

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The Premier, a former judge, and an Indigenous legal service officer weigh in on Queensland youth crime

In this ABC Radio Brisbane special we look at the proposed changes to how young criminals are dealt with in Queensland, and why they are being discussed so widely.

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Cybersecurity ‘gaps’ exposed by hacks, paper says – as it happened

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Accessible rentals in short supply amid calls for minimum accessibility standards for all new houses in NSW

The Sydney woman is struggling to find a new home with access for her wheelchair, caught by the no-grounds eviction policy and a dire shortage of rentals prioritised for those that need them most.

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Finswimmer Marta Hodul Lenton goes from 'awkward as heck' to training for world championships

What first presented as an unusual sight at her local pool has become a loved sport for Marta Hodul Lenton, who is about to compete in the world championship in Egypt.

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Mentoring program teaches migrants new skills through making chairs

An experimental mentoring program in southern Tasmania sees participants make a chair while learning leadership and teamwork skills.

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Air conditioning tips to boost energy efficiency and cut your power bill

What's your magic air conditioner number? Should you switch off the aircon when you pop to the shops? And does "dry mode" actually work?

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Custom-made blades in high demand as ancient craft of knifemaking undergoes revival

A one-year backlog is common for those ordering custom-made knives as interest in the ancient craft of knifemaking "explodes" in Australia.

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Revitalising Perth's CBD a 'team game' amid calls to lower commercial rents in empty spaces

There is widespread agreement that the city centre needs more residents, businesses and foot traffic but considerable disagreement on the best way to encourage people to come back.

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Flying etiquette and the 10 worst kinds of passengers

After years of restricted access to travel, Australians are again swarming through airports and with them are a raft of behaviours that can make your flight experience terrible.

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Logan's harmony of faiths demonstrates Australia's changing face of religion

The 2021 census revealed more Australians are now Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs and Hindus than ever before. In Logan, south of Brisbane, these faiths intermingle.

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Super for retirement, not cosmetic procedures: Jones

The assistant treasurer has defended plans to clamp down on early access to super and says it will stop patients using it to fund cosmetic procedures.

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Australian Cannabis Nurses Association launches to educate, advocate for medicinal cannabis

Co-founder Simone O'Brien says the organisation is needed to provide medicinal cannabis education, advocacy and peer support after years of "misinformation".

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LGBTQIA+ seniors open up for All The Sex I've Ever Had during Sydney WorldPride

The all-queer, senior cast of All The Sex I've Ever Had will share, year by year, what they've been doing in the bedroom, in clubs — or between the bookshelves, as the case may be.

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Visual artist explores the complexities of Indigenous identity and colonisation

Visual kinetic artist Robert Andrew knew from childhood that he had Aboriginal ancestry, but it wasn't until he began to explore his history through art that he found his voice.

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Australian-first queer museum Qtopia opens as Sydney WorldPride kicks off

Qtopia, located at Green Park and the National Art School in Darlinghurst, documents the struggle for rights and recognition by advocates, as well as the confronting history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

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Sydney WorldPride performer Eliam Royalness and his crew are using street dance to push back against homophobia

With a flower tucked behind his ear, Eliam Royalness regularly practises street dance in Sydney's public spaces. His crew is preparing to perform ahead of Sydney WorldPride, and expressing identity is an important part of what they do.

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WA Police officers urged by union to not engage in car chases amid concerns over tactics

The WA Police Union calls for a ban on car chases from its members until the policies surrounding police pursuits are reviewed.

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Rent bidding and 'rent ranges' to be banned under new laws to be introduced in South Australia

Landlords and real estate agents would be banned from soliciting bids for rental properties or advertising a "rent range" under laws to be introduced to South Australia's parliament.

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Shock and relief among Perth refugees as government ends 10-year temporary visa limbo

Perth refugees on temporary visas say they were in disbelief when they learned they would be eligible for permanent residency — along with social security, bank and student loans.

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Death of Noongar woman after hospital discharge raises healthcare system concerns

Noongar woman Glenda Binder cried as she called her doctor to say she was being discharged from hospital. She died at home three days later.

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New cities Flagstone and Yarrabilba will rival Cairns' population, but is infrastructure keeping up?

As Queensland grapples with the ongoing housing crisis, two burgeoning cities an hour south of Brisbane continue to steadily grow. But what do residents who were first attracted to the area think?

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Age proves no barrier as young guns dominate amateur world snooker titles in western Sydney

Two teens faced off in the final of amateur world snooker championships as hundreds of talented players fought for a coveted spot on the professional snooker circuit.

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