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An aerial view shows a fishing boat moored near rocks
An aerial view shows a river channel leading out to sea, a fishing boat tucked into the banks
An aerial view shows a group of islands dotted against a bright turquoise sea

Officials are investigating whether organised crime is behind a wave of illegal foreign fishing boats in Australian waters, which locals say are more sophisticated than ever before. 

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A hill following a landslide

A McCrae resident evacuated on Tuesday after his house was impacted by a landslide has called for the issue to be fixed, as works continue to make the site safe for people to return.

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A pink slug crawls along a piece of bark on a wet ground.

Citizen slug sleuths are helping scientists keep track of unique creatures that have made a remarkable comeback at Mount Kaputar in New South Wales. 

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A young boy holds binoculars in one hand and points with his other hand. Clear ocean water surrounds him.

When Alison Lester's children's classic, Magic Beach, was written 35 years ago, it mirrored the childhood beach experience for so many. Now, a new film seeks to capture the same joy, whimsy and imagination.

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