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Saving lives, playing gigs all in a country practice

Saving lives, playing gigs all in a country practice

A doctor who moved to the country to save up for a sailing trip is still working in the bush 40 years later, a career path he encourages others to explore.

How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

A small town has a new pub, a tourism gong and rising house prices four years after a flood, proving the power of community connection in disaster recovery.

Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site

Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site

Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site

Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site

Thousands of fans have packed Melbourne's Federation Square to support the Socceroos, with one person arrested for allegedly setting off a flare in the crowd.

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Aussies snub convention as cost of dying skyrockets

Aussies snub convention as cost of dying skyrockets

More Australians are turning to online fundraisers to help cover the rising cost of a loved one's funeral, raising $28 million in the previous year alone.

'Human composting' bill promises a new way to be buried

'Human composting' bill promises a new way to be buried

Ashes to ashes, dust to plant feed: an Australian state is edging closer to a greener alternative to traditional burials dubbed "a bit weird" by its premier.

Norwegian crown princess' son found guilty of rape

Norwegian crown princess' son found guilty of rape

The son of Norway's crown princess has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape.

Permanent memorial to honour lives lost in Bondi attack

Permanent memorial to honour lives lost in Bondi attack

A memorial for the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack is set to be installed as part of an $8.3 million funding package to help the Jewish community recover.

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'Play on': record Big Freeze crowd honours Daniher

'Play on': record Big Freeze crowd honours Daniher

'Play on': record Big Freeze crowd honours Daniher

'Play on': record Big Freeze crowd honours Daniher

A record Big Freeze crowd has filled the MCG for the annual Collingwood-Melbourne King's Birthday AFL clash to honour the late, great Neale Daniher.

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

After helping save up to 40 of his neighbours and friends from a destructive flash flood, an ex-truck driver has turned to sculpture to heal and help others.

Traditional trade uncovers magic in the humble chair

Traditional trade uncovers magic in the humble chair

Traditional trade uncovers magic in the humble chair

Traditional trade uncovers magic in the humble chair

One of Australia's few remaining upholsterers unravels family histories, memories and nostalgia as she refurbishes chairs in her regional backyard studio.

'Very special to us': stockman's final journey home

'Very special to us': stockman's final journey home

'Very special to us': stockman's final journey home

'Very special to us': stockman's final journey home

An Aboriginal stockman whose remains have been stranded in a museum for decades is going home, as his family began a solemn journey to return him to Country.

Friends forever: volunteers 'get more than you give'

Friends forever: volunteers 'get more than you give'

Friends forever: volunteers 'get more than you give'

Friends forever: volunteers 'get more than you give'

Volunteering is helping women find and sustain friendships, with charitable endeavours combating loneliness and becoming a vital social lifeline for many.

Queer youth seek connection in wake of social media ban

Queer youth seek connection in wake of social media ban

Queer youth seek connection in wake of social media ban

Queer youth seek connection in wake of social media ban

Australia's landmark social media ban is having a mixed impact on queer youth who have often used the platforms to connect and find like-minded people.

'Love is the glue': spotlight on single mothers

'Love is the glue': spotlight on single mothers

'Love is the glue': spotlight on single mothers

'Love is the glue': spotlight on single mothers

A Mother's Day campaign aims to shine a light on single mums whose strength, care and contribution are often under-recognised and unrewarded.

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Australia's story of spear versus gun needs telling

Australians need to know thousands of Aboriginal people died defending Country with spears, says one of the activists who founded the Aboriginal Tent Embassy.

'Mystery man' revealed in Paralympian's teary reunion

Champion Paralympian Alexa Leary has come face-to-face with the doctors who helped give the popular swimmer a second chance at life after a horror crash.

Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities

Public health advocates say long term funding and commitment is needed to achieve Closing the Gap targets and improve outcomes for Indigenous people.

Hit cake-swap event plates up for Australian debut

A globally popular cake swap picnic event is being held in Australia for the first time, with about 1600 cakes on show - and yes, there are seconds.

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Love economics collides with attraction technology

For decades Aussies have been increasingly pairing up with similarly educated and monied partners but online dating my have done away with "assortive mating".

From a city monument to the world's tiniest art gallery

Creating a public monument as a young man was a bewildering experience for a sculptor, who has gone on to create what could be the world's smallest art gallery.

Digging it: the dopamine hit hiding beneath our feet

Soil influences what we eat, what we wear and maybe even what we feel, with one Australian scientist on a mission to help us all dig a little deeper.

'Strong, kind': medical mentor and former MP farewelled

Former Liberal MP Katie Allen, who died aged 59 after developing a rare form of cancer, has been remembered as a kind leader admired for her selflessness.

'Struggling in silence': Aussies' shame driving up debt

Nearly half the nation started the new year in debt, but research shows countless Australians are unwilling to discuss their finances, even with loved ones.

Behind the 'Bling', Matthews shows steely resolve

While Michael Matthews embraces his nickname, it only goes some way to explaining one of Australian cycling's biggest stars.

Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas

Australians have been urged to come together and look after each other during a holiday season tainted by a shooting at the nation's most iconic beach.

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