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When it came to a choice between rest and money for myself, I did what my father didn't allow himself to do. Get the lat...
13/01/2025

When it came to a choice between rest and money for myself, I did what my father didn't allow himself to do.

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Leaving my day job was the only way to circuit break my life back into balance. Six months later, life is very different.

Did you vote in the 2004 Hottest 100? Do you agree that these artists and songs were robbed?
13/01/2025

Did you vote in the 2004 Hottest 100? Do you agree that these artists and songs were robbed?

The Chemical Brothers are that low!? These are the songs from triple j's Hottest 100 of 20 years ago that deserved much better.

"I had not only heard 'Lublin' countless times spoken in my grandmother's accented rasp, but seen it written on tape #4...
12/01/2025

"I had not only heard 'Lublin' countless times spoken in my grandmother's accented rasp, but seen it written on tape #4 in which she spoke about SS guards with 'big wolfdogs' that would glare over her and other young girls."
ABC reporter Velvet Winter

Halfway through A Real Pain, I realised why Majdanek concentration camp in the Polish town of Lublin sounded so familiar. My grandmother had been there.

A pair of male dolphins in Queensland's Tin Can Bay may have formed a "wingman" friendship to improve their reproductive...
12/01/2025

A pair of male dolphins in Queensland's Tin Can Bay may have formed a "wingman" friendship to improve their reproductive success, researchers say.

In rare evidence for alliance-forming behaviour beyond humans, a famous Queensland dolphin may have formed a "wingman" relationship with a friend.

The Queensland government planned to put public electric vehicle chargers in 24 locations by mid-2023, but the regional ...
12/01/2025

The Queensland government planned to put public electric vehicle chargers in 24 locations by mid-2023, but the regional towns of Emerald, Rolleston, Injune and Roma are still waiting.

It means gaps of up to 600km between public chargers on major highways.

Electric vehicles represented almost one in 10 vehicle sales in 2024 but regional Queensland drivers are frustrated by the lack of public chargers.

Showcase summer fruit in this rustic tart that's beautiful and delicious. Using season fruit means the filling needs min...
11/01/2025

Showcase summer fruit in this rustic tart that's beautiful and delicious. Using season fruit means the filling needs minimal prep. | ABC Lifestyle

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It's easy to transform summer fruit into a delicious rustic pie.

Increased moisture in the air from more humid weather means evaporative cooling is not as effective and can create a bre...
11/01/2025

Increased moisture in the air from more humid weather means evaporative cooling is not as effective and can create a breeding ground for mould.

More residents in NSW are now opting for refrigerative air conditioning, but experts warn this will not solve issues with mould.

As sticky summer days become more prevalent in parts of NSW, an air conditioner installer says evaporative coolers are being shunned in favour of refrigerative ones.

The northern monsoon is still yet to arrive as conditions across the Top End remain extremely humid. The rains usually a...
11/01/2025

The northern monsoon is still yet to arrive as conditions across the Top End remain extremely humid.

The rains usually arrive by December, but latest-ever monsoon start was recorded in 1973, when residents had to wait until January 25.

The northern monsoon is approaching its latest-ever recorded start, meaning crushing humidity, dry floodplains and nervous farmers.

"Jasmine sees the traumatic symbol that is the slave ship as the place her community sees themselves as belonging to." ...
10/01/2025

"Jasmine sees the traumatic symbol that is the slave ship as the place her community sees themselves as belonging to."
- Ruth McDougall, curator of Pacific art at QAGOMA

This year's Triennial features works from more than 70 artists and collectives from over 30 countries across virtually every medium, technique and use of material. These four pieces are not to be missed.

"Being childless is the group that no-one wants to join, so it is hidden and ignored by parents to such a degree that ma...
10/01/2025

"Being childless is the group that no-one wants to join, so it is hidden and ignored by parents to such a degree that many automatically assume childless means childfree." | ABC Lifestyle

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While not everyone in the childless or childfree communities will identify the same way, understanding the difference means we can respond more thoughtfully when learning about someone's parental status.

It's hard to believe these films are 25 years old.Do you have a favourite movie from the year 2000?
09/01/2025

It's hard to believe these films are 25 years old.
Do you have a favourite movie from the year 2000?

Back in 2000, we were treated to cinematic gems like Looking for Alibrandi and Billy Elliot. How many turn of the century flicks have you seen?

Crocodile attacks are increasing in Timor-Leste. Australia's Northern Territory is home to the largest saltwater crocodi...
09/01/2025

Crocodile attacks are increasing in Timor-Leste. Australia's Northern Territory is home to the largest saltwater crocodile population in the world, but here a different scenario is playing out.

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Crocodile attacks are increasing in Timor-Leste. Australia's Northern Territory is home to the largest saltwater crocodile population in the world, but here a different scenario is playing out.

"We regret that the previous long-term owner did not share this vital part of the property's background with us." - ...
09/01/2025

"We regret that the previous long-term owner did not share this vital part of the property's background with us."
- Leon Kmita from Sydney developer Burwood Square Pty Ltd

Sydney developers have apologised for the demolition of the historic childhood home of AC/DC's Angus and Malcolm Young.

"Just because you have roots coming out of the bottom of a pot doesn't necessarily mean that [plant is] pot bound."Get t...
09/01/2025

"Just because you have roots coming out of the bottom of a pot doesn't necessarily mean that [plant is] pot bound."

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If you love house plants but hate repotting, there are plants that need it a lot less than others. And you don't always need to move them up a pot size either.

No local council, police station and one road in and out — you can understand why locals think this town is one of the "...
09/01/2025

No local council, police station and one road in and out — you can understand why locals think this town is one of the "last frontiers". | ABC News

With no local council or police station and one road in and out, you can understand why locals think this town is one of the "last frontiers".

"People at the time called me 'born-again Chinese', which isn't a bad description, but I see it now as a liberation from...
09/01/2025

"People at the time called me 'born-again Chinese', which isn't a bad description, but I see it now as a liberation from racial oppression, and I prefer to say I came out as Chinese."
- William Yang

William Yang, one of Australia's leading artists, celebrates his eight-decade life in a new show premiering at Sydney Festival.

Like so many Australian children, Zoe Karatzovalis grew up watching The Wiggles. Now, she's performing on stage with the...
08/01/2025

Like so many Australian children, Zoe Karatzovalis grew up watching The Wiggles. Now, she's performing on stage with them. | ABC Eyre Peninsula

Like so many Australian children, Zoe Karatzovalis grew up watching The Wiggles. Now, she's gone from auditioning for The Wiggles with 160 other people to being introduced on stage by Anthony Field, the original Blue Wiggle, as Zoe Wiggle.

Looking for lunchbox or snack inspo? These plum muffins could be it.Get the latest from ABC Lifestyle straight to your i...
08/01/2025

Looking for lunchbox or snack inspo? These plum muffins could be it.

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These muffins are an ideal way to use the stone fruit — especially when they're in season.

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The design behind this fire sign

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The science behind fireworks
The science behind fireworks

Have you ever wondered how fireworks are made? This New Year's Eve, Dr Karl teams up with Foti Fireworks to explain the science behind pyrotechnics. #NYEABC #Fireworks #DrKarl

The secret to a long life
The secret to a long life

Concetta is getting to the bottom of the ultimate question — what is the secret to a good and long life? Here's what these retirees had to say. #NYEABC #NewYearsEve

Tracy: A Force of Nature
Tracy: A Force of Nature

One of Australia’s worst-ever natural disasters, Cyclone Tracy laid a city to waste, left 66 people dead, and tens of thousands more homeless and dislocated. Part of what made it so shocking was how it struck when the city of Darwin least expected it. Survivors have shared their incredible stories of resilience for this ABC special documentary event, Tracy: A Force of Nature, narrated by ABC journalist Leigh Sales. WARNING TO SURVIVORS: Contains cyclone sirens and sounds of Cyclone Tracy. Download the ABC NEWS App: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp Subscribe to ABC Newsmail: https://ab.co/abcnewsmail

Tracy: A Force of Nature
Tracy: A Force of Nature

Fifty years ago, Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin. Now, in their own words, survivors reflect on the terror, the trauma, and the epic resilience experienced in one of Australia’s worst-ever natural disasters. Featuring never-before-told stories of survival and some of the ABC’s most incredible archival footage, The ABC exclusive Tracy: A Force of Nature premieres on ABC1 at 7:30pm, December 23. Download the ABC NEWS App: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp Subscribe to ABC Newsmail: https://ab.co/abcnewsmail

Sydney Midnight Fireworks LIVE | New Year's Eve 2024
Sydney Midnight Fireworks LIVE | New Year's Eve 2024

Say hello to 2025 with Sydney's New Year's Eve midnight fireworks. The best seats in the house are all yours! 🤩 #NYEABC

Tracy: A Force of Nature
Tracy: A Force of Nature

Fifty years ago, Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin. Now, in their own words, survivors reflect on the terror, the trauma, and the epic resilience experienced in one of Australia’s worst-ever natural disasters. Featuring never-before-told stories of survival and some of the ABC’s most incredible archival footage, The ABC exclusive Tracy: A Force of Nature premieres on ABC1 at 7:30pm, December 23. Download the ABC NEWS App: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp Subscribe to ABC Newsmail: https://ab.co/abcnewsmail

WA school built a Space Centre to engage kids in STEM learning
WA school built a Space Centre to engage kids in STEM learning

Do your kids dream of a career in space?👩‍🚀💭 Joseph Banks Secondary College in Perth WA has built new, out-of-this-world classrooms to engage students in STEM.

A bushfire survival kit gives you easy access to the things you'll need if you must evacuate due to a fire. If your area is under threat this summer, tune into ABC Radio for the most reliable and up to date emergency information. Know your ABCs in an emergency ➡️ abc.net.au/emergency #ABCEmergency #Bushfire #Safety #Prepare

A bushfire survival kit gives you easy access to the things you'll need if you must evacuate due to a fire. If your area is under threat this summer, tune into ABC Radio for the most reliable and up to date emergency information. Know your ABCs in an emergency ➡️ abc.net.au/emergency #ABCEmergency #Bushfire #Safety #Prepare

Could you live in this tiny, towable house?
Could you live in this tiny, towable house?

Andrew Stockwell is travelling across Australia in the two-storey caravan that he built himself. Fully loaded, his caravan weighs 3.5 tonnes and measures 5.6 metres long and 3.9 metres tall. 🎤By Kate Leaver for ABC Radio Perth.

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