I have no idea why, but none of my local news is local today? A story about a Melbourne suburban train line and two AFL stories
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I have no idea why, but none of my local news is local today? A story about a Melbourne suburban train line and two AFL stories
I didn't realize how many lucky coincidences lead to our robust electoral system - great yarn, should be required reading by those who don't study civics.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Australia's democratic system is unlike any other on Earth - ABC News
Behind the quirks of Australia's incredible democratic system are a series of complex human backstories.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I didn't realize how many lucky coincidences lead to our robust electoral system - great yarn, should be required reading by those who don't study civics.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Friday night beers are the best beers - nitro stout from Brewdog at Pentridge #CraftBeer
November 7, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Friday night beers are the best beers - nitro stout from Brewdog at Pentridge #CraftBeer
Weasel words from Colesworth. Food security is more important than their profits. # FoodSecurity
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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Buy Australian campaign aims to save dwindling domestic food manufacturing industry - ABC News
Experts warn that Australian food manufacturing is under threat as shoppers turn to cheaper imported items, but the federal government is trying to promote locally grown produce.
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November 1, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Weasel words from Colesworth. Food security is more important than their profits. # FoodSecurity
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
If you needed proof the Nationals had abandoned their regional and rural communities for the money of mining corporations.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Nationals ditch net zero support in party platform - ABC News
The decision by the party's Federal Council does not bind federal parliamentarians but could pave the way for them to make a similar move as early as this week.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
If you needed proof the Nationals had abandoned their regional and rural communities for the money of mining corporations.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Balldale has an official population of 168 and the local pub just won best bush pub in NSW. Free camping in the reserve across from the pub so we've taken the van up for an overnighter and to experience it. #PubCamping
October 30, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Balldale has an official population of 168 and the local pub just won best bush pub in NSW. Free camping in the reserve across from the pub so we've taken the van up for an overnighter and to experience it. #PubCamping
Weather warming up means I've been shucking the last of the snow peas for tomorrow's curry. Such a beautiful colour. #VegeGarden
October 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Weather warming up means I've been shucking the last of the snow peas for tomorrow's curry. Such a beautiful colour. #VegeGarden
Yet another useless import. Every time we import plants from overseas we open ourselves up to quarantine breaches.
Australian flower growers want shoppers to know where their blooms originate
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Australian flower growers want shoppers to know where their blooms originate
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Australian flower growers want shoppers to know where their blooms originate - ABC News
About half of Australia's cut flowers are imported, but there is no requirement to add a label informing consumers of their origin.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Yet another useless import. Every time we import plants from overseas we open ourselves up to quarantine breaches.
Australian flower growers want shoppers to know where their blooms originate
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Australian flower growers want shoppers to know where their blooms originate
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Regional Queenslanders have the poorest dental health in the country and most regional Queenslanders don't realise that," Dr Foley said.
It's known as the 'Queensland Smile.'
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It's known as the 'Queensland Smile.'
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Kiama Council rejects application to store BYD EVs at Jamberoo Action Park - ABC News
Jamberoo Action Park's car park has been used to store BYD electric vehicles, but not for much longer.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Regional Queenslanders have the poorest dental health in the country and most regional Queenslanders don't realise that," Dr Foley said.
It's known as the 'Queensland Smile.'
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
It's known as the 'Queensland Smile.'
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Lots of inner city streets could run smoothly at 30kph
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Switching 50km/h speed limits to 30km/h would protect cyclists while barely affecting commutes, research finds | Cycling | The Guardian
One expert says a cyclist hit by a car travelling 50km/h has about a one-in-10 chance of surviving, while at 30km/h it is a nine-in-10 chance
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October 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Lots of inner city streets could run smoothly at 30kph
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Putting rum in a porridge jaffle seems destined to win over the judges
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Australian wins with a jaffle at World Porridge Making Championship - ABC News
An oatmeal-filled jaffle made by a Melbourne food stylist and flavoured with Bundaberg Rum and bananas wins over judges in Scotland.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Putting rum in a porridge jaffle seems destined to win over the judges
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Luddites: "Any council implementing water fluoridation will pay a little bit of money but their residents will save a lot more money and save dental care treatment costs from childhood through adulthood."
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Gympie Regional Council votes to remove fluoride from town's water supply - ABC News
Gympie scraps fluoride from its water supply and becomes the third region in Queensland to reject the practice in just over a year.
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September 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Luddites: "Any council implementing water fluoridation will pay a little bit of money but their residents will save a lot more money and save dental care treatment costs from childhood through adulthood."
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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Chris Oliver-Taylor, “blithely ignored the risk that the ABC would be in contravention of the enterprise agreement and forged ahead with his decision to terminate”.
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www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...
ABC ordered to pay Antoinette Lattouf another $150,000 for unlawful termination over Gaza Instagram post | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | The Guardian
Dispute began when radio presenter’s on-air shifts were cut short in 2023
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September 24, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Chris Oliver-Taylor, “blithely ignored the risk that the ABC would be in contravention of the enterprise agreement and forged ahead with his decision to terminate”.
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www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...
Think this is the first time I've seen a "dangerous person" category on ABC Emergency. ( I'm not really a taxonomy nerd 🤓)
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September 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Think this is the first time I've seen a "dangerous person" category on ABC Emergency. ( I'm not really a taxonomy nerd 🤓)
www.abc.net.au/emergency/wa...
www.abc.net.au/emergency/wa...
Friday night beers are the best beers. Wolf of the Willows amber ale at Baby Driver in Melbourne #CraftBeer
September 19, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Friday night beers are the best beers. Wolf of the Willows amber ale at Baby Driver in Melbourne #CraftBeer
The danger of not manufacturing locally can be much bigger than a few extra dollars profit.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Khapra beetle, a threat to grains industry, discovered in imported nappy pants - ABC News
Authorities are investigating how khapra beetle, the number-one-priority pest for the grains industry, entered Australia.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The danger of not manufacturing locally can be much bigger than a few extra dollars profit.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Proclamation Declaring the Establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia - Wikipedia
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September 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A UN report says Israel is committing genocide. Experts hope it spurs Australia to act
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A UN report says Israel is committing genocide. Experts hope it spurs Australia to act - ABC News
What ultimately determines whether the UN's report joins the list of other shocking but overlooked inquiries is whether this latest finding moves any governments, including Australia's, to take further action.
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September 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
A UN report says Israel is committing genocide. Experts hope it spurs Australia to act
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Future of Bendigo Writers Festival unclear amid calls for transparent review. The ABC understands councillors have not had any access to primary documents about decision-making around the festival
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Future of Bendigo Writers Festival unclear amid calls for transparent review - ABC News
A councillor is demanding answers from his own executive over the botched Bendigo Writers Festival, asking colleagues whether they want to be remembered as the council that "killed" it.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Future of Bendigo Writers Festival unclear amid calls for transparent review. The ABC understands councillors have not had any access to primary documents about decision-making around the festival
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
" by 2050, 1.5 million coastal residents would be at risk, rising to more than 3 million by 2090."
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Millions of Australians at risk from rising sea levels and heat deaths could soar, landmark climate report warns | Climate crisis | The Guardian
Climate risk assessment find heat-related deaths would surge 450% in Sydney if global heating surpasses 3C
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September 15, 2025 at 1:44 AM
" by 2050, 1.5 million coastal residents would be at risk, rising to more than 3 million by 2090."
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Friday night beers are the best beers. Walked into my local brewery to find they had $8 pints of a good IPA. #CraftBeer
September 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Friday night beers are the best beers. Walked into my local brewery to find they had $8 pints of a good IPA. #CraftBeer