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Brisbane mother and daughter Julie, 47, and Jessica Richards, 20, were killed in the White Island eruption in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand.

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Brisbane mother and daughter Julie, 47, and Jessica Richards, 20, were killed in the White Island eruption in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand.

Mother and daughter confirmed dead after volcano eruption

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week announced a major overhaul of the public service. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

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Brisbane mother and daughter Julie, 47, and Jessica Richards, 20, were killed in the White Island eruption in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand.

Mother and daughter confirmed dead after volcano eruption

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Volcanic tremors on Whakaari have increased since this early Wednesday morning.

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Volcanic tremors on Whakaari have increased since this early Wednesday morning.

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President Donald Trump told supporters that Democrats are "embarrassed" by the impeachment effort.

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President Donald Trump told supporters that Democrats are "embarrassed" by the impeachment effort.

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Warning as scammers steal mobile phone numbers, rob bank accounts

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Cherry grower Chris Hall, Wallendbeen, and dairy farmer Renae Collins, Megan, have been chosen from a panel of judges to represent agriculture as leaders during 2020. These winners were announced in Sydney yesterday.

Farmers of the year to lead industry

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Cherry grower Chris Hall, Wallendbeen, and dairy farmer Renae Collins, Megan, have been chosen from a panel of judges to represent agriculture as leaders during 2020. These winners were announced in Sydney yesterday.

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There was a record number of agents at this year's ALPA Auctioneers School at Warwick Farm, Sydney, this month.

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There was a record number of agents at this year's ALPA Auctioneers School at Warwick Farm, Sydney, this month.

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Another declining koala population under the spotlight

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