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A Filipino woman has left her husband and three young kids in the Philippines to start a new life in Coolamon, a small agricultural town in New South Wales. She has since been joined by her family, and they are thriving in their new community.
Uncle Benjamin 'BJ' Cruse, a Yuin and Monaroo elder, has spent a lifetime grappling with the trauma of alleged historical healthcare abuse at Macleay District Hospital. He claims that as a young boy, he was physically and emotionally abused while being treated for dysentery at the hospital.
A popular lookout in the Blue Mountains has reopened six years after being destroyed in the Black Summer bushfires. The Pulpit Rock lookout has been restored with upgraded facilities and new infrastructure.
A young woman's tragic death has highlighted the urgent need for awareness and support for those affected by domestic violence. Friends and experts share advice on how to help a loved one in a domestic violence situation.
Australia's eucalyptus oil industry is fighting back against cheap imports and fake products, with two major producers investing millions in new distilleries and harvesting equipment. The industry is also breeding 'super' trees with higher oil yields to increase production and efficiency.
Administrators of the Bathla Group have been granted an extension of up to another year to run the voluntary administration, as they work to secure longer-term funding and navigate a complex portfolio of property projects and creditor claims. The NSW Supreme Court has extended the convening period for the administration until September 13, 2027.
A Sydney-based fashion brand owner has found a way to get thousands of duplicate listings removed from a popular online marketplace. Warwick Levy, owner of Lonely Kids Club, shares his fix in the hope of helping other designers.
The Sydney Roosters have defeated the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 46-10 in a dominant second-half showing, progressing to a preliminary final clash with the Dolphins next weekend. The Sharks' season has come to an end, with Cameron McInnes playing his last NRL game for now.
The Canberra Raiders have defeated the Wests Tigers 6-0 in their NRLW elimination final, with Zahara Temara's big-game experience proving decisive. The win sets up a grand-final qualifier for the Raiders, who will play either the Sydney Roosters or the Gold Coast Titans next Saturday.
Mat Croker, the Newcastle Knights' lock forward, has been instrumental in the team's remarkable turnaround from wooden spooners to finals contenders. With his low-key excellence, Croker has played a crucial role in the Knights' dynamic attack, making him a key player in their sudden-death final against the Warriors on Sunday.
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