 | 'Pretty grim, pretty overwhelming': Rescuers reflect on Australia's worst stranding on record |
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The sheer numbers of whales stranded and dying on Tasmania's west coast is "horrible and sad" and while the stench will be bad, the sound of distressed whales is hard for the people trying to save the few survivors. |
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 | Tasmania to consider opening borders in October |
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Tasmania had held firm on refusing to open its borders until December 1, but now there's a possibility some interstate travellers will be welcome before the end of October. |
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 | Former senator Bob Brown recounts the night Jimi Hendrix died |
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Before he was a politician, Bob Brown was a doctor. When an unconscious Jimi Hendrix was rushed to St Mary Abbott's Hospital in Kensington 50 years ago, he was on duty that night. Listen as Helen Shield on Your Afternoon speaks to Bob about what exactly happened. |
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 | Tasmanian mum of two sets of twins calls for cheaper abdominoplasty |
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Two sets of twins gave Kerri-Louise Hooper four beautiful children, but struggling to lead a normal life with a condition known as abdominal separation. While she needs surgery to correct this, it was removed from the Medicare Benefits Schedule in 2016 because it was considered primarily a cosmetic procedure — now, Kerri-Louise is part of a group arguing it is far more than that. |
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 | What lies ahead for decommissioned icebreaker Aurora Australis? |
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The icebreaker Aurora Australis, fondly known as the Orange Roughy, has completed its last voyage for the Australian Antarctic Division, but its fate is not yet known. |
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 | Shakeup of building inspection industry is needed to avoid 'misleading' reports |
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An engineer warns that a major shakeup of the building inspection industry is needed, and that he regularly sees reports that miss major faults. Lucy Breaden investigates on Drive as MHR Andrew Wilkie calls for state government regulation. |
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 | A sunny lemon cake that comes together in 15 minutes |
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This cake recipe is about as simple as it gets. Plus it's bright, lemony and perfect for afternoon tea. |
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 | Turn your home into a plant paradise starting with a used plastic bottle |
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Plants are tough, and if they're surviving in your non-tropical home then you're doing something right. But if you want your indoor plants to thrive rather than simply survive, you might want to look into greenhouses. Here's how to make one with a plastic bottle. |
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