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Mushroom kingdom and plastic bikkies

Community cycle and rapid robot

Deep dark skies and meaningful footy games

Clever dolphins and cosmic discovery

Your favourite podcasts now have a new home on ABC listen!

Recovering reef and Talk of the Town

A long walk and a slow concert

Delayed departure and protected penguins

National Science Week! And Talk of the Town

Sunny snaps and creative cooperation

Juicy present and dry river

Counting Aussies and satisfying screaming

Sparkly poo and bizarre moons

Long lost library book and strange snail

A 150-year-old library book titled The Antiquities of Athens was recently returned to the Kiama Library after being discovered behind a fireplace during home renovations. Although the accumulated late fees totaled approximately $28,000, the library waived the fine and placed the well-preserved volume on special display...

Hungry bear and Talk of the Town!

Archaeological findings at Cloggs Cave in Victoria reveal that Gunaikunai ancestors used burnt grasses for ritual magic and healing approximately 25,000 years ago. These preserved layers, studied through a collaboration between traditional owners and researchers, provide evidence of ancient campfires and food preparati...

Fresh passionfruit and perplexing exoplanet

Australian sprinters Tori Lewis and Lockie Kennedy recently achieved historic success at the Commonwealth Games, with Lewis breaking the national 100-meter record and Kennedy becoming the first Aussie male to medal in that event. Beyond Earth, astronomers have identified exoplanet LHS 1140b, located 49 light-years away...

Speedy Torrie and a Whale of a Story

Australian sprinter Torrie Lewis recently set a new national record for the women’s 100-meter dash, clocking in at 11.04 seconds during a competition in Slovakia. This achievement, which shaved 0.04 seconds off her own previous record, serves as a significant momentum builder for her participation in the Commonwealth G...

Peculiar primates and bizarre bikes

The Australian Museum is repatriating human remains and hair samples to Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, over a century after they were removed from a burial site by European explorers. This voluntary return, celebrated with traditional songs and a formal apology, highlights the ongoing efforts of 36 Rapa Nui tri...

Commonwealth Games and dinosaur names

The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have officially commenced, featuring athletes from across the Commonwealth nations following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup. In environmental news, scientists continue monitoring the Great Barrier Reef's health through manta tow surveys, which track coral conditions and wildlife ...

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