10 h. ago ‘I discovered things I had no idea about!’: The factory visit that surprised Dr Karl

In season two of his ABC series, the popular scientist uncovers the history of even more Australian products.

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24 h. ago Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking on remote trail

Two hikers encountered a mountain lion near the woman’s body. They threw rocks to scare it away so they could try to help her.

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43 h. ago Todd Murphy relishes the prospect of a Bazball battering; Steve Waugh to present Ashes trophy

The spinner expects England to go after him if he’s given the nod at the SCG. He’s confident his revitalised action can bring the tourists unstuck.

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44 h. ago Two women drown, man missing amid ‘horrific’ spate on Sydney beaches

Another woman’s drowning death came after separate earlier tragedies on Sydney beaches, with frantic attempts to save a man hours after a woman’s body was found.

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54 h. ago Man missing in ocean, woman found dead at Sydney’s eastern beaches

Hundreds of onlookers were stunned as swimmers and police frantically attempted to save one man, hours after a woman’s body was discovered at a neighbouring beach.

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58 h. ago ‘OK, I’ve dealt with all of this’: Why Evonne Goolagong’s story still matters

Lila McGuire is playing the tennis legend in a new ABC TV series. She may have been born decades after Goolagong’s final victory but much about her life is familiar.

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58 h. ago The first place Zan Rowe goes the morning after her New Year’s Eve hosting gig

The ABC host jumps into the Bronte ocean pool, bright and early, to start the year right. The way she hopes it will continue, with grace and gratitude.

Politics

4 d. ago What is CSG, the Jewish security group the premier wants armed more heavily?

Chris Minns says his government is looking to provide the body’s personnel with access to weapons when patrolling public events.

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5 d. ago Bradman and co. knew toughness was part of Test cricket. Do today’s players?

Few of the players involved in the Boxing Day Test put their body on the line, gesturing, laughing and cursing as they departed as if the surface was unplayable. It was appalling.

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6 d. ago MCG’s rating record in peril as Stokes slams Boxing Day pitch

England captain Ben Stokes has slammed the MCG pitch as Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg flagged the governing body could take a more direct influence over pitch preparation after the Boxing Day Test finished inside two days.

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7 d. ago Can you live well – really well – past 80? Five tips from super agers

It’s more than maintaining a healthy body, ageing well in old age includes maintaining levels of cognitive ability of people at least 20 or 30 years their junior. These people are living proof.

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1 week ago ‘My body is saying, enough’: ABC presenter resigns after almost 10 years

The high-profile political reporter said she would be taking “a long break” before revealing her next move.

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1 week ago On a working holiday, I received the best Christmas present ever

Sharing a crowded house with fellow working-visa travellers didn’t make the most comfortable Christmas, but it certainly was memorable.

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1 week ago Man charged with murder after body found in Adelaide caravan park

A man has been charged with murder after another man was found dead at a caravan park in Adelaide's south.

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1 week ago Private school cleaner fired for stealing Christmas presents off teachers’ desks

At least one cleaner at a private school in inner Melbourne has been fired for allegedly stealing teachers’ Christmas presents off their desks.

Events

1 week ago Arthur Haines’ killer sentenced to decade in jail over teen’s death

More than 60 per cent of the 13-year-old’s body was burnt in the 1998 blaze. On Tuesday his killer, Gregory John Walker, learnt his fate.

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1 week ago Man charged with murder after body found at Adelaide caravan park

A man has been charged with murder after an elderly man was found dead at an Adelaide caravan park.

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1 week ago Arthur was killed in a house fire. Almost 30 years later, his killer is finally facing justice

More than 60 per cent of 13-year-old Arthur Haines’ body was burnt in the 1998 blaze. On Tuesday his killer, Gregory John Walker, will be sentenced over the teenager’s death.

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1 week ago Arthur died after a house fire. Almost 30 years later, his killer is finally facing justice

More than 60 per cent of 13-year-old Arthur Haines’ body was burnt in the 1998 blaze. On Tuesday his killer, Gregory John Walker, will be sentenced over the teenager’s death.

Events

1 week ago Tributes flow after Australian sports presenter dies in LA aged 41

The journalist began his career in Australia then relocated to the US, where he most recently covered the US Open.

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