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One year after Mungo Man and Mungo Lady's burial, Indigenous elders want answers

First Nations elders call on the New South Wales government to release an independent report into the reburial of 42,000-year-old Mungo Man and Mungo Lady — Australia's oldest known human remains.

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Exhaustion sets in as cost of record flood reaches 'millions' for Eugowra residents

Farmer Tess Herbert says the family farm lost millions of dollars worth of crops when the town of Eugowra in the NSW central west was hit by an 'inland tsunami'.

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Family's tennis tradition inspires next generation of players in Central West

Regional tennis clubs are quickly becoming a thing of the past with many going "by the wayside". However, a family tradition in the Central West is inspiring the next generation.

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Following bush fires, land clearing and poaching, the glossy black-cockatoo is fighting for survival

Fewer than 8,000 glossy black-cockatoos remain in the wild across Australia. In response, a group of farmers are planting trees in their thousands to bring back the species' habitat.

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Cattle prices fall 40 per cent in recent months with supermarket meat prices slowly starting to fall

Cattle prices have dropped 40 per cent in the saleyards, and it's slowly being passed onto consumers.

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Blue Mountains koala colony may avoid the worst of climate change, researchers say

Blue Mountains koala numbers are believed to be on the rise despite the challenges the species is facing nationally. Scientists now believe the region will be crucial for the endangered marsupials' survival.

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Farmers first and foremost, these gay graziers are breaking stereotypes

For two passionate farmers in New South Wales, coming to terms with their sexuality was a difficult journey, but they found plenty of support in their rural communities and remain committed to the land.

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Booroolong frogs bounce back after habitat restoration and cleansing floods

Shane Cooper owns a property in one of the last remaining habitat areas of Booroolong frogs. For the past decade he and his wife have been restoring creeks to give the endangered species a chance to recover.

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Amid the stress of school and flood recovery, a donkey is helping the mental health of students

When a 10-month-old donkey called Bria arrived at West Wyalong High School after a tough year for the community, the positive impact on students was immediate.

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How cricket hopes to inspire the next generation of Indigenous stars

Only eight Indigenous people have represented Australia in international cricket. An Aboriginal pathways program launched in central New South Wales is hoping to change that.

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Mungo Man reburial investigation clears NSW Government despite backlash from traditional owners

A traditional owner says a decision not to publicly release an independent report into the burial is insulting to native title holders.

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Mercedes-Benz dealers seek $650m compensation from German car maker in 'fight of their lives'

In a case described as one of the most significant in franchising-law history, Mercedes-Benz dealers are seeking compensation from the car maker, saying it has engaged in unconscionable conduct and breached the franchising code.

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NSW wheat and canola farmers face 50 per cent yield loss after record rainfall

Farmers in the state's central west have been unable to sow seeds, with record rainfall bogging machinery and drowning crops.

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Doctors' meagre 65 cent rise in Medicare consultation rebate 'insulting'

GPs are warning a marginal pay rise could further accelerate the loss of doctors from rural and regional Australia after a Medicare rebate increase left them with just 65 cents more for a bulk-billed appointment.

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Ukrainian refugees keen to provide solution to regional labour shortage crisis

Dozens of Ukrainian refugees have met with farmers and accommodation providers in the NSW Central West, in a possible solution to the labour shortages seen across regional Australia.

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Farm in NSW central west given new lease on life after 15,000 trees planted in shelterbelts

A NSW farmer says productivity has improved after planting lines of trees, known as shelterbelts, admitting "it is a lot of work but the results are terrific".

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Impacts of farming put microorganisms, rare ecosystems at risk at Mount Canobolas

The decline of crucial species only visible through a microscope is putting rare ecosystems — like that at Mount Canobolas — at risk, according to scientists.

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Rugby league legend Royce Simmons begins walk for dementia awareness

Premiership-winning player Royce Simmons was on holiday when he noticed something wasn't right. He is now determined to help find a cure for a disease that is the nation's second leading cause of death.

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Lawn mower racing cuts through to new community of revheads with need for speed

Lawn mower racing is a far cry from the glitz and glamour of Formula One but the niche motorsport is taking off across Australia. With the blades removed, these mowers reach speeds of 100 kilometres per hour.

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Thousands of pelicans flock to NSW's central west as an 'extraordinary' event unfolds

These 30,000 pelicans are eating up to 30 tonnes of food a day at a rare breeding event in the central west of New South Wales.

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Mungo Man and Mungo Lady to be reburied in unmarked graves in landmark federal decision

The remains of Mungo Man, Mungo Lady and 106 other Aboriginal people will be reburied in unmarked graves on country in NSW, but some local Indigenous people instead want them stored at a "keeping place".

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Refugee calls for improved visa support after incredible journey from war-torn Sri Lanka to central west NSW

Jaganthan Thankavel and his family fled Sri Lanka following the end of a 26-year civil war. Now they are hoping for improved support to assist refugees in regional Australia.

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Orange Medieval Faire showcases jousting's progression to becoming a professional sport

Beginning as amateurs on "wild horses", these knights, Vikings and noblemen are part of the growing professional sport of jousting.

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Regional museums fear closure following concerns for staff safety during COVID pandemic

Historical museums in country towns face uncertain futures as elderly volunteers shy away from duty during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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