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Looking for some dinner inspiration? Why not try Julia Busuttil Nishimura's spring pasta with ricotta, leek and lemon?

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What do you love about spring?

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The things I love about spring, even if I need antihistamines When spring hits it can be like an instant, natural boost to your mood. Here's a comic for those who love setting out into that first burst of spring sun.

A police and SES search is underway near the Jardine River in Cape York for a missing New South Wales woman. Police say a vehicle Jamilla Humphrey was believed to have been driving has been found bogged on the Old Telegraph Track near the river.

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Missing NSW woman's van found bogged on Cape York Peninsula road Queensland Police say Jamilla Humphrey, 52, may have walked off from her car in remote bushland possibly looking for help after becoming bogged.

LIVE: Triathlon cleared to begin in Seine as Australia chases more gold on day five.

After a 24-hour postponement due to poor water quality in the Seine, the triathlon races at the Paris Paralympics will be held on day five as Australia chases yet more gold.

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Live: Paralympic triathlon cleared to begin in Seine as Aussies chase more gold on day five After a 24-hour postponement due to poor water quality in the Seine, the triathlon races at the Paris Paralympics will be held on day five as Australia chases yet more gold. Follow the action in our live blog.

For many people, hay fever and spring are inseparable, but how can we tell the difference between seasonal allergies and a cold or flu?

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How to distinguish hay fever symptoms from a cold For many people, hay fever and spring are inseparable, but how can we tell the difference between seasonal allergies and a cold or flu?

Keep up with how many medals Aussie athletes won overnight — and where Australia sits on the leaderboard.

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Here are the medal standings after day four of the Paralympic Games Keep up with how many medals Aussie athletes won overnight — and where Australia sits on the leaderboard.

"Even just patting Hugo can make them feel better."

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This regional primary school notices positive changes after adopting a wellbeing dog Hugo the wellbeing dog brings a range of benefits to this South Australian public school, but the principal warns that research is needed before bringing a pet into the classroom.

"If you find yourself in that position, you're in a lot of drama."

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Run away or lie on the ground? Here's what wildlife carers say you should do if attacked by an angry roo A woman who came face-to-face with an aggressive kangaroo while on a run in Victoria, and a passer-by who came to help her, spent 40 frightening minutes trying to escape. So how should you deal with an angry roo? Wildlife carers share some tips.

With the cost of fresh fruit and veggies still high, there's a place for frozen and canned produce. And they might have just as much, if not more nutrients than you think.

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Frozen fruit and vegetables can be a cheaper alternative to fresh produce. But are they just as healthy? With the cost of fresh fruit and veggies still high, there's a place for frozen and canned produce. And they might have just as much, if not more nutrients than you think.

When Wei Liew was unable to charge his electric vehicle in the remote outback, the next 100 kilometres were touch-and-go. Here, he and other EV road-trippers share their experiences.

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A 2,300km road trip in an electric car with a three-year-old — this is how Wei Liew survived it When Wei Liew was unable to charge his electric vehicle in the remote outback, the next 100 kilometres were touch-and-go. Here, he and other EV road-trippers share their experiences.

September's arrival signals the beginning of spring in Australia. But not everywhere follows the same system when it comes to changing seasons.

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September 1 marks the beginning of spring in Australia. But how are the seasons measured elsewhere? September's arrival signals the beginning of spring in Australia. But not everywhere follows the same system when it comes to changing seasons.

🌞🌴A beautiful morning in Cairns. How are you spending Father's Day today?

The policy will be applied to fresh beef, paper, pulp and timber, palm oil, cocoa and soy sold across its stores.

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Woolworths supermaket says it will sell deforestation-free beef from end of 2025 The retailer updated its sustainability target, shifting from an existing net-zero deforestation goal, to become "deforestation-free" by the December 2025.

What sort of factors specifically contribute to living to 100?

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We reviewed the health habits of centenarians. These four things could lead to a longer life People are living longer, and we can expect to see more people reach 100 in the years to come. But what sort of factors specifically contribute to living to 100?

She could well be 18 and old enough to be in the bar, but this lady is not welcome at her local.

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Council moves to ban sleepy cat from public bar, pool room at historic pub A cat fight has broken out at a North Queensland pub over moves to ban Precious from the public bar after nearly two decades.

ANALYSIS: If sharp increases in interest rates aren't the right tool to control inflation, what is? The experience of the 1980s provides an idea.

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Represented in some events by a series of letters and numerals in their names, and in others by a number assigned to individual athletes, Paralympic classification sometimes feels like a cipher to decode.

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Paralympic classification can be confusing — here's how it works Classifications are an essential part of the Paralympics, helping group athletes together based on similar levels of impairments to create an even playing field. But it's not always easy to understand — here's our guide to the basics.

"The law's the law, I suppose, but I just think it shouldn't be so black and white."

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Council moves to ban sleepy cat from public bar, pool room at historic Australian pub A cat fight has broken out at a North Queensland pub over moves to ban Precious from the public bar after nearly two decades.

If you're a parent of school-age children, you'll understand the appeal of taking a holiday during the school term.

But what are the pros and cons? And how much guilt should a parent proportion upon themselves for allowing their child some time off school to do something fun?

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'You learn a lot more': Is it OK to take your kids out of school to travel? Sam Cardone hasn't had a problem taking her children on short trips during the school term. She says they're better off for the experience.

Renters are dreading record-breaking temperatures as advocates warn more heat-related deaths will happen without regulations to make homes easier and more efficient to cool.

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Renters 'scared for what summer will bring' as bureau predicts record-breaking months ahead Renters are dreading record-breaking temperatures as advocates warn more heat-related deaths will happen without regulations to make homes easier and more efficient to cool.

On December 12, 2022, three innocent people were ambushed by extremists and murdered in cold blood in a country Queensland town. Why it occurred may never be fully understood.

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It started as a routine police call. By the end of the night, six people were dead On December 12, 2022, three innocent people were ambushed by extremists and murdered in cold blood in a country Queensland town. Why it occurred may never be fully understood.

Here is how to tell who apparent myGov messages are really coming from, and how to keep your information safe.

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Have you received an email from myGov recently? You might need to look closer Scammers are taking advantage of tax time with deceptive emails designed to steal your personal information.

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Neobanks are online-only branches, and experts are concerned they could be more susceptible to scammers.

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Digital banks are 'a gift' for scammers. Here's what you need to know to keep your savings safe Neobanks are online-only branches, and experts are concerned they could be more susceptible to scammers.

‘Don’t have yum cha with gangsters’.

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Queensland government backs casino side venture with Chinese triad associate The Queensland government has endorsed a casino owner's side venture with an associate of one of the world's most notorious gangsters.

The families of Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold tell an inquest into their deaths they are "forever broken".

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'Their deaths were preventable': Mothers of two officers murdered on the job call for change The families of Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold tell an inquest into their deaths they are "forever broken".

The recent hot spell may feel unfamiliar, but weather extremes are quickly becoming the norm, as climate change up-ends the winter seasons.

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'A hot mess': As Australia basks in sunshine, a heatwave of this magnitude in summer could be deadly, climate scientists say The recent hot spell may feel unfamiliar, but weather extremes are quickly becoming the norm, as climate change up-ends the winter seasons.

Australia's power market operator says the outlook has improved for the country's biggest grid, but the risks of delays to new projects loom large.

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Immediate threat of summer blackouts eases but market operator warns risks remain Australia's power market operator says the outlook has improved for the country's biggest grid, but the risks of delays to new projects loom large.

Weeds have been the bane of green thumbs' existence for as long as they've been tending to gardens. But if you take the right approach, having a weed-free garden shouldn't be an expensive or laborious undertaking.

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The cheapest, easiest ways to deal with weeds Weeds have been the bane of green thumbs' existence for as long as they've been tending to gardens. But if you take the right approach, having a weed-free garden shouldn't be an expensive or laborious undertaking.

Billions of dollars in super contributions go unpaid every year. Here are some tips on how to keep track and recover your super if need be.

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Employer not paying your super? Here's how to check and what you can do Billions of dollars in super contributions go unpaid every year. Here are some tips on how to keep track and recover your super if need be.