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'Jam packed with love': the story of the Anzac biscuit

'Jam packed with love': the story of the Anzac biscuit

Young soldiers wrote to their families grateful for sweet biscuits sent to the front lines, with the oat-filled treat becoming part of Anzac history.

Homelessness at record levels for working Victorians

Homelessness at record levels for working Victorians

Homelessness at record levels for working Victorians

Homelessness at record levels for working Victorians

More working Victorians are seeking homelessness services than ever before, with women and those in outer suburbs and regional hubs struggling the most.

Truth hurts as 126-year-old newspaper goes under

Truth hurts as 126-year-old newspaper goes under

Truth hurts as 126-year-old newspaper goes under

Truth hurts as 126-year-old newspaper goes under

An outback newspaper has abruptly shut down after serving its community for more than a century and enduring a number of recent setbacks.

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Hundreds of dead horses found at NSW property

Hundreds of dead horses found at NSW property

An inspection of a property in NSW's Riverina region has led to the grim discovery of more than 500 dead horses, according to local authorities.

Health retreat shocked over death at 'private event'

Health retreat shocked over death at 'private event'

The health retreat where one woman died and two others wound up in hospital after consuming a drink has distanced itself from the private event.

Lost digger laid to rest after search for relatives

Lost digger laid to rest after search for relatives

A digger's cremated remains have been buried at a small ceremony in eastern Victoria after a nationwide search found no surviving relatives.

Police probe mushroom link after health retreat death

Police probe mushroom link after health retreat death

A woman has died and two people are in hospital as police investigate whether they consumed a drink containing mushrooms at a country health retreat.

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'None of them asked for this': keeping kids out of jail

'None of them asked for this': keeping kids out of jail

'None of them asked for this': keeping kids out of jail

'None of them asked for this': keeping kids out of jail

The case of a boy acquitted of robbery charges has been used as an example of a youth crime crisis. But experts agree jail should be the last resort for kids.

Grieving community urges end to cycle of male violence

Grieving community urges end to cycle of male violence

Grieving community urges end to cycle of male violence

Grieving community urges end to cycle of male violence

A community grieving the lives of three women allegedly ended at the hands of men have been urged to make positive changes to ensure gendered violence ends.

'Enough': community rage over violence against women

'Enough': community rage over violence against women

'Enough': community rage over violence against women

'Enough': community rage over violence against women

Members of a community connected through the tragedies of three women allegedly murdered by men have come together to express their grief, solidarity and rage.

Regions to suffer most as snail mail gets even slower

Regions to suffer most as snail mail gets even slower

Regions to suffer most as snail mail gets even slower

Regions to suffer most as snail mail gets even slower

Australia Post's new performance standards could impact regional and rural Australians most, an expert warns, as posties are given more time to deliver letters.

New search fails to find missing mum as efforts persist

New search fails to find missing mum as efforts persist

New search fails to find missing mum as efforts persist

New search fails to find missing mum as efforts persist

Search crews have failed to find the body of Samantha Murphy after new information sparked a renewed search in bushland near Ballarat.

Driver, two horses dead after float crash

Driver, two horses dead after float crash

Driver, two horses dead after float crash

Driver, two horses dead after float crash

A road crash involving a horse float in northern Victoria has left one man and two horses dead.

Police officer charged after crash with stolen MG

Police officer charged after crash with stolen MG

Police officer charged after crash with stolen MG

Police officer charged after crash with stolen MG

A police officer is facing driving charges after a collision with a stolen vehicle landed six people in hospital.

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More than 100 roles to be axed at regional agency

Temporary staff at the Department of Regional NSW have been given a fortnight to fight for their jobs, with roles set to be axed.

Gendered violence scars community after third tragedy

As a community reels after another woman is allegedly killed by a man, the city's mayor is calling for people to call out gender-based violence.

Pregnant, young and ignored by a system meant to care

Women who gave birth in their teens and early 20s have told a NSW birth trauma inquiry their catastrophic health conditions were overlooked due to their age.

Regional ambulance mechanics go on 'historic' strike

Regional Victorian ambulance stations will be without their mechanics as workers go on strike for better pay conditions.

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Say yes to the wool dress: female innovators recognised

A designer using wool in wedding dresses, a social entrepreneur creating outback op-shops and a diesel mechanic boss are all Rural Women's Award winners.

Sarge sniffs success as truffles tempt rural tourists

Truffles are loved for their rich flavours, the unique way they're harvested and their place in folklore. The dark delicacies are also boosting rural tourism.

From friends to folk music: how to keep a rural doctor

The retention of rural doctors has long been an elusive problem, but new research has found social, professional and community connections are critical.

Wage and energy bills prompt 'cost-of-trading crisis'

Soaring wages, energy and insurance bills are hurting Australia's retailers, as the sector's peak body calls for relief to help businesses stay afloat.

From pipes to planets: plumber wins astronomy medal

A plumber with a passion for stargazing at the Milky Way has won a prestigious astronomy medal for his observations about the galaxy's hazy band of light.

The music, memories and 78,000km behind Mortimer's rise

Robbie Mortimer says all his memories are linked to music, a passion he pursued despite outsiders' expectations to live up to his family's sporting legacy.

The many faces of community trauma

Communities faced with trauma and tragedy can be a beacon of support and resilience, but shortfalls in psychological support could delay their chance to heal.

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