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Reidun Berntsen

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Oct 2, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 2, 2026 · Reidun Berntsen

    She didn't scream. She didn't fight. That doesn't mean she consented. (opens the original)

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    Distressing content warning: This story contains graphic depictions of sexual assault. The recent case at Cornell University, where a student alleges she was coerced into take drugs and was gang raped by seven members of a fraternity has brought the topic of sexual violence back into discussion. Cases like this expose how inadequate our cultural understanding of sexual assault can be, particularly when reality doesn't match the version of rape we've been taught to recognise. The most common stor

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Reidun Berntsen

    How 'stewed old socks' sparked Bianca's Kitchen to become an award-winning business (opens the original)

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    What began as an attempt to make apple cider vinegar taste less like "stewed old socks" has turned into a golden recipe for local producer Bianca Newcombe. The woman behind Bianca's Kitchen collected 13 medals for her range of fermented drinks and preserves at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Awards, seven of which were gold. Ms Newcombe said she struggled to accept the reality of the results. "I just sat and cried for a bit because I couldn't comprehend what had just happened." Three gold medals were

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Reidun Berntsen

    'We can't use yesterday's thinking': could factory-built homes solve the region's housing crisis? (opens the original)

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    As the housing crisis continues to grip Orange, a developer is proposing factory-built homes as one potential solution. The proposal comes as housing stability in the region becomes an increasing challenge. According to the most recent market data from realestate.com.au, the region's median house price is about $750,000. Rental prices are also rising and supply is struggling to keep up with demand, driving an increase in homelessness and the use of support services. Ecohomes company Future Prope

  4. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Reidun Berntsen

    'My role is to get the basics right': mayor retains top job, new deputy voted in (opens the original)

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    The Lithgow region retained its leadership with a new second-in-command overnight following the annual election for mayor and deputy mayor. Mayor Cassandra Coleman retained the top job at an ordinary meeting of Lithgow City Council on Monday, September 28, while councillor Eric Mahony was voted deputy mayor after councillor Steven Ring announced he would not run again. Cr Coleman was nominated for mayor by Cr Mahony and Cr Ray Smith, while Cr Maree Statham was nominated by Cr Elizabeth Frederick

  5. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Reidun Berntsen

    Exclusive: developer reveals official completion timeline for luxury hotel (opens the original)

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    A completion timeline for a luxury hotel on March Street has been confirmed by the site's developer. Hamish Wise, senior development manager of property developer Zapari, said the site, which was proposed in June 2023, was well under construction and was due for completion before the end of the year. "It's been under construction for the last year and a bit, and it's looking like we'll complete construction in November, so that's the goal," he said. A recent Development Application (DA) modifica

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