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Why the name Lynagh may again haunt British and Irish rugby fans

The son of an Australian rugby great, Tom Lynagh is forging his own identity with the type of form that may land him a Wallabies jersey when the British and Irish Lions tour later this year.

Published: 3h agoSun 27 Apr 2025 at 10:04pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Super Rugbyby Luke Pentony

'It could result in death': Nurses assaulted during in-home visits

Union representatives say it took four nurses getting assaulted and a prohibition order before Canberra Health Services listened to their calls for safety. Now they say safety is worse than before.

Duration: 3 minutes 44 seconds

Published: 3h agoSun 27 Apr 2025 at 9:40pmSource: StatelineTopic: Unionsby James Vyver and James Tugwell

Disability community asks to co-design 'isolating' social media ban

Advocates say social media is a "lifeline" for young people with disability, so they should be part of designing and testing elements of the federal government's ban.

A young woman in white pants scrolls on her phone.

Published: 5h agoSun 27 Apr 2025 at 7:43pmSource: ABC GippslandTopic: Social Mediaby Danielle Kutchel

The dying trade critical to keeping Australian manufacturing alive

Toolmaking and engineering pattern-making was once a thriving industry and is still a critical part of the supply chain in Australia, but the sector has shrunk, leaving the remaining tradies struggling to keep up with demand.

Roy Conry stands behind a desk with equipment on it

Published: 5h agoSun 27 Apr 2025 at 7:27pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Manufacturingby Rhiana Whitson

Drowning in Easter eggs? Here’s some things you can make with your leftover chocolate

Do you still have piles of chocolate eggs leftover from Easter? Why not melt them down and turn them into a mouth-watering new dessert?

Chocolate easter eggs and bunnies wrapped in foil.

Duration: 9 minutes 24 seconds

Published: 21h agoSun 27 Apr 2025 at 3:58amSource: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Dessertswith Kate Midena

Canberra families are being pushed to the brink

This mother-of-two is among a growing number of people seeking out food relief for the first time, which includes families and people with stable jobs and mortgages.

A woman in glasses holds her baby who wears a grey wiggles jumpsuit.

Duration: 2 minutes 49 seconds

Published: 19h agoSun 27 Apr 2025 at 5:28amSource: StatelineTopic: Cost of Livingby Lily Nothling

Saturday Gardening 26 April 2025

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 28 seconds

Published: SatSat 26 Apr 2025 at 2:09amSource: ListenTopic: Gardeningwith Emma Bickley and Graham Williams

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Drowning in Easter eggs? Here’s some things you can make with your leftover chocolate

Do you still have piles of chocolate eggs leftover from Easter? Why not melt them down and turn them into a mouth-watering new dessert?

Duration: 9 minutes 24 seconds

Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Dessertswith Kate Midena

Saturday Gardening 26 April 2025

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 28 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Gardeningwith Emma Bickley and Graham Williams

Australia's contribution to the war poetry of World War One

Adelaide poet Leon Gellert's poem the Night Attack remembers a brutal assault on the ANZACs at Gallipoli

Duration: 23 minutes 13 seconds

Source: Listen

McDonald slams Labor's critical minerals stockpile as Dutton mulls over idea

A re-hash and re-announcement: that's how Peter Dutton has described Labor's pledge to establish a critical minerals reserve.

Duration: 8 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Government and Politics

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WorkSafe ACT investigation finds life-threatening work conditions for nurses after ‘serious’ assaults

WorkSafe ACT issued safety notices to Canberra Health Services over home visit assaults, citing risk of death. Healthcare unions say nurses are sometimes met with axes, machetes, knives and guns during in home visits.

Duration: 3 minutes 44 seconds

Source: ABC News

Canberra families seeking out food relief for the first time as food costs rise

Skylee Taylor is among a growing number of people seeking out food relief for the first time, which includes families and people with stable jobs and mortgages.

Duration: 2 minutes 49 seconds

Source: ABC News

Anzac Day marked with Australian War Memorial dawn service

Thousands gathered at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra this Anzac Day to remember those who've served their country, including the Prime Minister.

Canberra stops to reflect: ceremonial guards flank illuminated Stone of Remembrance at war memorial dawn service, night time

Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

Ukrainian Ambassador honours Australia on Anzac Day

Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko honours Australians and New Zealanders who volunteered for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko speaking in front of the Canberra war memorial

Duration: 4 minutes 32 seconds

Source: ABC News

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'It could result in death': Nurses assaulted during in-home visits

Union representatives say it took four nurses getting assaulted and a prohibition order before Canberra Health Services listened to their calls for safety. Now they say safety is worse than before.

Duration: 3 minutes 44 seconds

Source: StatelineTopic: Unionsby James Vyver and James Tugwell

Canberra families are being pushed to the brink

This mother-of-two is among a growing number of people seeking out food relief for the first time, which includes families and people with stable jobs and mortgages.

Duration: 2 minutes 49 seconds

Source: StatelineTopic: Cost of Livingby Lily Nothling

'Into the bush': Artists ditch the studio to embrace open air painting

With a canvas strapped to her back atop her bike, artist Sophie Baker cuts an unusual figure in the Canberra bush — now artists like her are ditching the studio to embrace painting in the open air as part of a new festival.

A woman in a paint-splattered button down shirt looks upward while painting on a canvas.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Visual Artby Lily Nothling

Is there a 'moral argument' for rural Australians to pay less tax?

Tax rebates for rural Australians were last updated more than 30 years ago. Voters say it is time for them to be on the election agenda.

A woman in a white top smiles and her 2 year old son sit at a table, look at the camera smiling

Source: ABC North West QldTopic: Rural and Remote Communitiesby Meghan Dansie

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Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

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Sammy J: The Kangaroo Effect Giveaway

Sammy J returns in a time-bending memoir that bounces through the life of a recovering attention seeker via song, stories and VHS tapes.

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Published: ThuThu 24 Apr 2025 at 1:36amSource: ABC CANBERRA

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Know your ABCs in an emergency

This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

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Published: 9 Dec 2024Mon 9 Dec 2024 at 5:23amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Why the name Lynagh may again haunt British and Irish rugby fans

The son of an Australian rugby great, Tom Lynagh is forging his own identity with the type of form that may land him a Wallabies jersey when the British and Irish Lions tour later this year.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Super Rugby

Canberra 12yos Heath and Ella are preparing to skip rope for Australia

Most people know rope skipping as a playground activity, but for 12-year-olds Ella Pratley and Heath Malligan it's a highly competitive and technical sport they're preparing to represent Australia in on the world stage.

Three young women performing a double dutch jump rope routine which includes a backflip.

Duration: 1 minute 8 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Other Sports

'Our voices finally heard': Plan for exiled Afghan women cricketers

After years of silence, the International Cricket Council has announced a task force and monetary fund to help support the exiled Afghan women's team, with hopes the money will match the sum given to the men's team.

Women in cricket gear train at Manuka oval

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

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Unsung Brumbies hero putting Wallabies' selectors on notice

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is convinced Corey Toole is ready to play Test rugby, and the lightning quick winger is continuing to build a case to be picked for the Wallabies.

Corey Toole runs the ball against Moana Pasifika.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Super Rugby

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WorkSafe ACT investigation finds life-threatening work conditions for nurses after ‘serious’ assaults

Duration: 3 minutes 44 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Workplace Accidents and Incidents

Where do the major parties stand on climate? Turns out they’re worlds apart

As the election campaign draws to a close, it's safe to say both major parties have been quiet on climate change. While Labor policies have made some progress to decarbonise, the Coalition threatens to scrap or weaken them.

An illustration of climate change for the Australian Federal Election 2025.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Climate Changeby Jo Lauder

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Why the name Lynagh may again haunt British and Irish rugby fans

The son of an Australian rugby great, Tom Lynagh is forging his own identity with the type of form that may land him a Wallabies jersey when the British and Irish Lions tour later this year.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Super Rugbyby Luke Pentony

'It could result in death': Nurses assaulted during in-home visits

Union representatives say it took four nurses getting assaulted and a prohibition order before Canberra Health Services listened to their calls for safety. Now they say safety is worse than before.

Duration: 3 minutes 44 seconds

Source: StatelineTopic: Unionsby James Vyver and James Tugwell

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Boy charged after stolen car forces Anzac Day marchers off street

A 15-year-old boy will appear in court after a stolen car delayed Anzac Day commemorations in Townsville, Australia's largest garrison city.

Military personnel in uniform standing in formation at Anzac Day celebrations.

Published: 3m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 1:07amSource: ABC North QldTopic: Crimeby Georgia Loney and Chloe Chomicki

Personalised hearses rise in popularity for final farewells

A West Australian funeral home boss says a coffin getting soaked in the rain sparked the idea for what he says is the world's first enclosed truck hearse.

Published: 11m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 12:59amSource: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Funerals and Memorial Servicesby Rosemary Murphy

Proposal for 4,000 new Darwin homes relaunched years after rejection

The company behind a controversial planned housing development in Darwin's rural area has relaunched its bid, years after it was rejected under a different name.

A digital illustration of a large housing development in the rural area, beside a lake.

Published: 56m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 12:14amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Urban Development and Planningby Sam Parry

Fishers struggle to find banana prawns in ocean after rain comes too late

Banana prawn fishers in the Gulf of Carpentaria are facing the toughest start to the season many can remember, but consumers may be protected from the fallout.

A handful of banana prawns in a white bowl sitting on grass.

Duration: 30 seconds

Published: 57m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 12:14amSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Fishing and Aquaculture Industryby Abbey Halter

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Why the name Lynagh may again haunt British and Irish rugby fans

'It could result in death': Nurses assaulted during in-home visits

Disability community asks to co-design 'isolating' social media ban

The dying trade critical to keeping Australian manufacturing alive

Drowning in Easter eggs? Here’s some things you can make with your leftover chocolate

Canberra families are being pushed to the brink

Saturday Gardening 26 April 2025

Drowning in Easter eggs? Here’s some things you can make with your leftover chocolate

Saturday Gardening 26 April 2025

Australia's contribution to the war poetry of World War One

McDonald slams Labor's critical minerals stockpile as Dutton mulls over idea

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WorkSafe ACT investigation finds life-threatening work conditions for nurses after ‘serious’ assaults

Canberra families seeking out food relief for the first time as food costs rise

Anzac Day marked with Australian War Memorial dawn service

Ukrainian Ambassador honours Australia on Anzac Day

'It could result in death': Nurses assaulted during in-home visits

Canberra families are being pushed to the brink

'Into the bush': Artists ditch the studio to embrace open air painting

Is there a 'moral argument' for rural Australians to pay less tax?

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Sammy J: The Kangaroo Effect Giveaway

ABC Radio Canberra newsletter

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Why the name Lynagh may again haunt British and Irish rugby fans

Canberra 12yos Heath and Ella are preparing to skip rope for Australia

'Our voices finally heard': Plan for exiled Afghan women cricketers

Unsung Brumbies hero putting Wallabies' selectors on notice

WorkSafe ACT investigation finds life-threatening work conditions for nurses after ‘serious’ assaults

Where do the major parties stand on climate? Turns out they’re worlds apart

Why the name Lynagh may again haunt British and Irish rugby fans

'It could result in death': Nurses assaulted during in-home visits

Boy charged after stolen car forces Anzac Day marchers off street

Personalised hearses rise in popularity for final farewells

Proposal for 4,000 new Darwin homes relaunched years after rejection

Fishers struggle to find banana prawns in ocean after rain comes too late

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