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'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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

Australia's story of spear versus gun needs telling

Australia's story of spear versus gun needs telling

Australia's story of spear versus gun needs telling

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

'Mystery man' revealed in Paralympian's teary reunion

'Mystery man' revealed in Paralympian's teary reunion

'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

Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities

Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities

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

Hit cake-swap event plates up for Australian debut

Hit cake-swap event plates up for Australian debut

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.

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'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.

Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies

British zoologist and founder of the Save the Elephants group, Iain Douglas-Hamilton, who was a “giant in the field of conservation”, has died at the age of 83.

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Regular disagreements have not stopped Russell Crowe from leading tributes to talkback titan John Laws before an audience of influential Australians.

Digital addiction specialist WA Aussie of the Year

A doctor who was instrumental in establishing the nation's first publicly-funded gaming disorder clinic has been named Australian of the Year for WA.

Remembrance eve glimpse of rarest bravery honour

In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, the Australian War Memorial has given a behind-closed-doors glimpse of the rare Victoria Cross and its origins.

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