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Historic items found in Albury's art gallery makeover will be displayed in new ...

The gallery, now known as MAMA (Murray Arts Museum Albury), is currently undergoing a $10.5 million makeover. The redevelopment includes an overhaul of the former gallery building and the neighbouring Burrows House. The former gallery was built as ... >> view original

14yo boy fronts court accused of Albury cabbie armed hold-up

A 14-year-old boy has faced court over the armed hold-up of an Albury taxi driver. The 47-year-old female cabbie was confronted by three youths when she was called to Baratta Street in North Albury, early on Wednesday morning. One of the group ... >> view original

Teen charged following armed robbery of taxi driver - Albury

Police have charged a teenage boy after a taxi driver was robbed at knifepoint at Albury yesterday and continue with their investigation to locate two other males believed to have been involved. Just before 2am on Wednesday 10 June 2015, a 47-year-old ... >> view original

California mom sucks venom, saves son from rattlesnake bite

A California mom is winning praise for saving her 4-year-old son from a rattlesnake bite -- but also drawing criticism from experts who say the case set a dangerous example. CBS San Francisco reports the child was bitten after stepping on a baby rattlesnake ... >> view original

Australia Zoo: Koala Hugs Mother During Surgery In Australia, Zoo Hospital ...

An Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital captured a tender moment between a baby koala and his mom, and then shared the photos with the world. According to ABC News, a 6-month-old koala was seen hugging his mom while she underwent surgery after being hit ... >> view original

Tasmania may face population 'death spiral' if state misses growth targets ...

Tasmania could face a "death spiral" and be unable to support essential services if the Government's population targets are not met, State Growth Minister Matthew Groom has warned. The Government is hoping to increase the state's population, which was at ... >> view original

Medicinal cannabis research gets $33m from grandparents of girl with epilepsy

Barry Lambert, grandfather of Katelyn Lambert, speaks to the media at the University of Sydney. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP. Melissa Davey · @MelissaLDavey. Friday 12 June 2015 00.47 EDT Last modified on Friday 12 June 2015 02.23 EDT. Share on ... >> view original

Australian workers unhealthy: report

SYDNEY, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The average Australian worker is stressed, overweight, unfit and has a cholesterol or blood pressure problem, research shows on Friday. There is an urgent need for preventative actions in the workplace, says Dr John Lang, ... >> view original

Sauerkraut may be anxiety buster: study

EATING sauerkraut, pickles and yoghurt may be the answer for young adults suffering from social anxiety. STUDENTS who ate more fermented food had fewer social anxiety symptoms, say researchers from the University of Maryland and the William and ... >> view original

North Sydney student gains funding from around the world for his electronic ...

AN INVENTION by a North Sydney teenager is attracting attention and funding from around the world. Ben Wang, a Year 10 student from North Sydney Boys High School, has invented an improved electronic prototyping board that makes it easier to create ... >> view original