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Israeli strikes put Iran war truce in further jeopardy
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (627+ words) Israel has bombed more targets in Lebanon, putting the Middle East ceasefire in further jeopardy after its biggest attacks of the war on its neighbour killed more than 250 people and threatened to torpedo Donald Trump's truce from the outset. Iranian…...
How a new music school will amplify the Far South Coast's storied rock history
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (514+ words) Ricky Bloomfield is ready to add a loud new chapter to this town's storied rock history, transforming an old newsagent into a sanctuary for the next generation of musicians. "I feel like there's a space in the community for more…...
North Korea tests cluster bombs, anti-aircraft missiles
10+ hour, 48+ min ago (398+ words) North Korea has conducted tests of various military technologies this week including the cluster-bomb warhead of a tactical ballistic missile and an "electromagnetic weapon system, state media KCNA reports. The country's Academy "of Defence Science and the Missile Administration conducted…...
They found a dolphin washed up on the beach. It deserved a proper funeral
9+ hour, 42+ min ago (477+ words) Dolphins call each other by individual names. They can recognise themselves in a mirror. And they guard and carry members of their group who have died. So, when a bottlenose washed up on the beach at Lake Tabourie, a group…...
ACT adopts new building code despite projected cost rises of up to $55k
12+ hour, 38+ min ago (637+ words) Thousands of dollars in costs could be passed on to home builders in the ACT following updates to the national building regulations, the Master Builders ACT has warned. The comments come after Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development Chris Steel…...
Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (411+ words) Australians setting sail for Gaza admit they fear abuse in Israeli prison cells, as they attempt to deliver aid to the shattered territory. A fleet of 100 boats including16 Australian sailors will depart an Italian port later in April, carrying about 500 tonnes…...
'Have a go': Winless Bombers urged to take on Bulldogs
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (336+ words) Coach Brad Scott will demand Essendon back themselves, even though no-one else would dare to do so. If Sunday's AFL game against the second-placed Western Bulldogs goes as expected, the Bombers will equal their club-record losing streak. Essendon's previous worst…...
Dockers hold off fast-finishing Crows in AFL thriller
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (541+ words) Forward Jye Amiss has kicked four goals to help Fremantle hold off a fast-finishing Adelaide for a precious two-point away victory. Freo (2-1) remained third with their gutsy 11. 12 (78) to 11. 10 (76) triumph at Adelaide Oval on Friday night. After being 34 points up in…...
How a Bega Valley charity is helping its volunteers navigate fuel costs
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (307+ words) Fuel prices might be skyrocketing, but Bega Valley volunteers have been reassured that the "financial burden" at the pump doesn't need to stall their service. While global oil prices have spiked and supplies plummeted following US-Israeli military strikes and subsequent…...
Messy, memorable end to school term for Bega college students
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (136+ words) The white T-shirts didn't stand a chance! A wildly messy, colourful fun run with a rainbow of chalk and dyed slime going everywhere was an exciting way for the students and staff of Sapphire Coast Anglican College in Bega to…...