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Australia - The Land Down Under
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Condobloke
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Do Americans ever, really, "get" Australians?
obviously not, judging by the following crap fest....
www.abc.net.au
obviously not, judging by the following crap fest....
Why everyone from podcaster Joe Rogan to Republican Ted Cruz suddenly wants to 'save Australia'
For months, Fox News hosts, podcasters and conservative politicians have claimed Australia is succumbing to tyranny. But a conspiracy theory that the nation is being ruled by dystopian overlords stretches back decades.
www.abc.net.au
Please try to not lump us all in together - especially with that group of people.
We have our share of vocal, and our share of ignorant. This also means we have our share of vocal ignorance.
Our freedom of speech, and I love it enough to die for it, means we got some dumb sons of b*tches spewing nonsense.
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Condobloke
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Record early-season heat in northern Australia
Yesterday was exceptionally hot in northern Australia, with a weather station in WA registering the Southern Hemisphere's first 45ºC of the season. A stagnant pool of hot air has been sitting over parts of the NT, QLD and northern WA this week, causing a Severe to Extreme heatwave in parts of...
www.weatherzone.com.au
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Condobloke
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It was 'totally silly really' for Belinda to bring blacknosed sheep to Australia. Now they sell for $25,000
Meet the Valais blacknose. Considered the cutest sheep in the world and described as friendly enough to be a pet, the breed is now in Australia following a years' long effort to import the genetic material.
www.abc.net.au
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Lambskin market reaches three-year high on back of China demand
Lambskins were virtually worthless this time last year but a resurgence of demand from China's fashion industry leads to prices climbing to $11 a head, the highest price in three years.
www.abc.net.au
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Condobloke
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Why this millionaire entrepreneur had to flee her home and seek asylum in Australia
Nur Sajat was dressed like any other Malaysian Muslim woman. But her clothing choice angered strict Islamic authorities and forced her to leave her home, business empire and two small children behind in fear for her life.
www.abc.net.au
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Condobloke
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Justine Ruszczyk's father reacts to killer's reduced sentence
www.9news.com.au
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Condobloke
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Feeling a bit down,?... bit covid affected/, Life no longer has the daily joy that keeps you sane and committed....
www.abc.net.au
'My wife is beautiful, my faith is beautiful': Shaker's homes haven't always been happy, but he's found 'peace in the danger'
They've experienced war, displacement and the AIDS epidemic. A group of older Victorians share the things that have helped them through the past 18 months.
www.abc.net.au
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Condobloke
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Australian lobster smuggling 'threatens China's national security'
Australian rock lobsters smuggled into mainland China pose a national security threat for the rising superp...
www.9news.com.au
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Condobloke
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The Australian teacher who has been named one of the best in the world
The prestigious Global Teacher Prize has finalised its top ten teachers from across the globe, and one of them is from Australia.
www.sbs.com.au
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Condobloke
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From law to plant science: Dr Hannah Robinson shares her unique AgVenture - AustralianFarmers
As a teenager growing up in Brisbane, Hannah Robinson was certain that she would become a lawyer.
farmers.org.au
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Condobloke
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Pics/photos ?.....PLENTY of them here....from All over Australia
Take a gander.....(have a look)
www.abc.net.au
Take a gander.....(have a look)
ABC My Photo
We're on the lookout for the best photos from around Australia each week. Show us what the world looks like where you are by using #ABCmyphoto on Instagram, or uploading your photos and you could be featured across the ABC.
www.abc.net.au
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Condobloke
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Climate Change. You think its not real?....Has no effect on everyday life?
www.abc.net.au
Gerald’s white roof keeps his home comfortable when it’s 40C outside. And the green tweaks don’t stop there
Summer temperatures are soaring, those burnt out in the Black Summer are rebuilding, and water flows have been down for decades. As leaders gather in Glasgow, Australians are already dealing with the impacts of a warming planet.
www.abc.net.au
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Condobloke
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Cricket.
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Condobloke
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Only in Australia, was there Bert Newton.
Sadly....Bert has passed away.
I will miss this man.
www.9news.com.au
www.9news.com.au
RIP, Bert. You have earned your place in our hearts, in spades.
Sadly....Bert has passed away.
I will miss this man.
Australian entertainment icon Bert Newton dies aged 83
www.9news.com.au
Bert Newton dies: A legendary life in pictures
The Aussie entertainment icon has died aged 83 after an extraordinary career.
www.9news.com.au
RIP, Bert. You have earned your place in our hearts, in spades.
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Condobloke
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That is correct.
Bert attracted people from all walks of life. A hugely popular and intelligent man. A man of integrity.
Bert attracted people from all walks of life. A hugely popular and intelligent man. A man of integrity.
For parts of my life, I've quite enjoyed boxing. Dunno who the other guy is, at least they're not ringing any bells - but my memory ain't what it used to be, but I do recognize Ali. If he liked 'em, that's a good sign.
