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New research claims lead was causing headaches even in ancient times
A new study claims lead might be the reason why Homo sapiens came to dominate the world.
Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Scienceby Elloise Farrow-Smith
Two men charged after fire destroys 'landmark' masonic building
Two men have been charged by police after fire destroyed a historical building in Lismore only recently restored after the devastating 2022 floods.
Duration: 10 seconds
Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Firesby Cath Adams
'Covered in seaweed', shipwrecked skipper swims to pub to call for help
Authorities say they were concerned about the seaworthiness of a vessel that left port in Ballina early on Monday and broke apart less than 24 hours later off Kingscliff in northern NSW.
Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Transport Accidents and Incidentsby Hannah Ross
'Accumulation of deficiencies' in alcohol-related death in custody
A coronial inquest has heard that a 29-year-old man was left for 21 hours without physical observation despite telling staff he had a history of suffering seizures while withdrawing from alcohol.
Published: Source: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Courtsby Toby Hemmings
At 77 metres, is this hoop pine Australia's tallest rainforest tree?
Researchers mapping millions of trees as part of a climate change study think they have found Australia's tallest rainforest tree.
Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Trees
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'Few For Shoe' surf comp encouraging conversations in the waves
Now in its second year, the annual 'Few For Shoe' event at Dixon Beach in Newcastle brings some of the best single-fin surfers from across NSW together for two days of sunshine, offshore winds and pumping swell.
Duration: 5 minutes 44 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Surfingby Laurise Dickson
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War detectives try to solve mystery of Australia's missing soldiers
The final resting place of more than 30,000 Australian soldiers from World War I and II is unknown. With DNA breakthroughs, more families are trying to find their ancestors' graves.
Source: ABC North CoastTopic: War Victimsby Elloise Farrow-Smith and Julie Ray
Kathleen Folbigg on her wrongful conviction and how the truth — and science — freed her
After being exonerated for the deaths of her four infant children, Kathleen Folbigg is adjusting to life after 20 years wrongfully imprisoned — thanks to the enduring support of her lifelong friend and biggest advocate, Tracy Chapman.
Source: ABC ListenTopic: Prisonsby Fiona Purcell
Fears a few 'selfish individuals' could lose Australia's fire ant war
As fire ants continue their relentless march across south-east Queensland, a biological control expert from the United States warns Australia's eradication plan is under threat.
Source: StatelineTopic: Invasive Speciesby Dominic Cansdale and Chris Kimball
Barn owls a hit in farm anti-poisons pilot project
With the imminent release of a review into the risks of rodent bait in Australia, an award-winning initiative uses barn owls as a natural alternative to controlling rats and mice on farms.
Duration: 58 seconds
Source: ABC RuralTopic: Pests, Diseases and Control Methodsby Jennifer Nichols
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Top 100 Books of the 21st Century
Book lovers, you’ve spoken — now it’s time to count them down. Tune in 18 + 19 October on ABC Radio National to see if your vote made it!
Published: Source: Radio
Here are your 2024 Takeover Lismore winners
Meet the 34 winners of Takeover Lismore 2024 and see what it took for them to stand out from the pack.
Published: Source: Takeover
Hong Kong star Ka Ying Rising wins The Everest
Ka Ying Rising produces a storming finish to claim victory in the world's richest horse race, The Everest.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Horse Racing
Kangaroos move closer to remarkable winning record, Saints down Blues
North Melbourne moves one victory away from equalling the all-time VFL/AFL and AFLW winning record with a 40-point drubbing of Adelaide as St Kilda moves closer to a maiden finals appearance.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL Women’s
Sydney Paralympic Games legacy still impacts athletes 25 years on
The Sydney Paralympic was a watershed moment for the Paralympic movement. A quarter of a century later, Kurt Fearnley, Louise Sauvage and Lisa Llorens reflect on the Games that changed everything.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Paralympic Games
Hong Kong star Ka Ying Rising wins The Everest
Ka Ying Rising produces a storming finish to claim victory in the world's richest horse race, The Everest.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Horse Racing
Kangaroos move closer to remarkable winning record, Saints down Blues
North Melbourne moves one victory away from equalling the all-time VFL/AFL and AFLW winning record with a 40-point drubbing of Adelaide as St Kilda moves closer to a maiden finals appearance.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL Women’s
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Nobody puts Barnaby in a corner: why the Nats need to monitor his next move
In declaring he won't be recontesting his lower house seat and letting speculation run that he might jump ship for One Nation, Barnaby Joyce is declaring he's had enough with the Nationals under David Littleproud.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Federal Parliamentby David Speers
Ange Postecoglou sacked by Nottingham Forest after eight games
Nottingham Forest sacked the winless manager moments after their 3-0 defeat by Chelsea on Saturday local time, which left the club 17th in the standings and on the brink of slipping into the relegation zone.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: English Premier Leagueby Lewis Wiseman
Israel identifies remains of 10th hostage handed over by Hamas
Eliyahu Margalit's body was found after two bulldozers ploughed up pits in the earth in the city of Khan Younis.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War