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Climate change, housing, HECS debt reform top of mind for young voters

Australia's 1.4 million first-time voters are getting most of their political news from social media influencers and say climate change, housing, and health reform are key priorities for them.

Natalie Fleming holding a Labor preference card at a polling booth in Mount Waverley.

Published: FriFri 25 Apr 2025 at 11:58pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Votingby Charlotte Wilkes

Two people killed in separate incidents on Victorian roads

A woman who tried to intervene in an altercation in Victoria's north-east has died after being hit by a car.

Published: SatSat 26 Apr 2025 at 2:53amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Police

History arrives on horseback for 14 students at rural school

A six-week journey on horseback through more than 30 rural towns has brought the story of the Australian Light Horse to life for students across country Australia.

A man in military type uniform and slouch hat on a horse

Published: WedWed 23 Apr 2025 at 10:22pmSource: LandlineTopic: Historyby Emily Doak

Cottage cheese in short supply as TikTok trend drives popularity

Supermarkets struggle to meet demand for cottage cheese as the product becomes the subject of viral videos.

Cottage cheese on toast with vine ripened tomatoes

Published: WedWed 23 Apr 2025 at 3:57amSource: ABC RuralTopic: Food and Drinkby Annie Brown and Justine Longmore

Concerns remain over country intersection where crash claimed five lives

Two years ago this intersection claimed the lives of five people in one of Victoria's deadliest crashes. Residents say not enough is being done to prevent the next tragedy.

A man and woman stand crossed arms in front of a road intersection

Published: 21 Apr 2025Mon 21 Apr 2025 at 2:15amSource: ABC SheppartonTopic: Road Accidents and Incidentsby Callum Marshall

More multilingual staff to be deployed to reduce 'high levels' of informal votes

Australia's voting system can cause barriers for first-time voters whose first language is not English, leaving many confused and unsure at the ballot box.

A man in a red shirt holds up a practice ballot paper that he's filled out.

Published: 17 Apr 2025Thu 17 Apr 2025 at 2:38amSource: ABC SheppartonTopic: Voting

This town is a 'canary in the coal mine' as climate change threatens home ownership

New data shows dozens of suburbs around the country are at risk of becoming uninsurable, triggering warnings of a "climate-induced credit crunch".

A woooden mail box with the number 33 stands in the middle of an empty block

Published: 14 Apr 2025Mon 14 Apr 2025 at 10:40pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Insuranceby Jess Davis, Andy Burns Andy Burns, Mark Doman, Katia Shatoba, Alex Palmer, Thomas Brettell, Fran Rimrod Fran Rimrod, Lucy Sweeney and Tim Leslie

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Republican, Representative, Marlin Stutzman form Indiana on the need for tariffs

Why Republicans support tariffs

Duration: 12 minutes 55 seconds

Source: Listenby Warwick Long

Shepparton Rotary Club digging up the past, in time capsule reveal

If you could write a letter today, to society in the future, what would you say?

A circle of wet cement with hand prints placed around the edge framed by grass

Duration: 10 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Historywith Jacinta Parsons

Aussie mask maker in 'limbo' as COVID contract nears end

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, regional Victoria-based business Med-Con was awarded a five year contract from the Morrison government to boost the nation's stockpile of surgical masks.

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Duration: 7 minutes 45 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Health

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Queen of Plums: The stone fruit that could help prevent dementia

The Queen Garnett plum is the result of a stone fruit breeding program in Queensland from the early 2000’s. Scientists have been studying the plum ever since and the latest results are incredible.

Duration: 11 minutes 9 seconds

Source: ABC News

Local Afghan community on Shepparton Nations Cup

The Afghan community in Shepparton have praised the positive impacts of the local Nations Cup soccer competition

Duration: 1 minute 9 seconds

Source: ABC News

Thieves steal 150 Barbies from collector worth $15,000

Police are searching for answers after 150 Barbies and other memorabilia was stolen from a home in country Victoria.

Duration: 1 minute 11 seconds

Source: ABC Shepparton

Shepparton local Victor Apostol's means of getting to dialysis treatment

Shepparton resident Victor Apostol says he is relying on his mother to take him to the local hospital for dialysis treatment as he is no longer eligible for non-emergency patient transport (NEPT.)

Duration: 1 minute 7 seconds

Source: ABC News

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History arrives on horseback for 14 students at rural school

A six-week journey on horseback through more than 30 rural towns has brought the story of the Australian Light Horse to life for students across country Australia.

Source: LandlineTopic: Historyby Emily Doak

Doctors wanted 'a normal life' for Deb. Instead she had a 'fabulous' one

Deb Gray was born with malformed legs and no arms. From hanging out with rock stars and road-tripping across America to becoming a mum, she led a remarkable life.

Woman with grey hair sitting in hospital bed with blue hospital gown on. She has no arms and is smiling at the camera.

Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Human Interestby Rachael Lucas

13yo Charlie began shearing at five and can now fleece 150 sheep a day

Charlie Dunn is barely a teen but has already found his passion in life, and has been hard at it for the past eight years.

A boy holds a sheep by the head while in a shearing shed

Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Sheep Farmingby Annie Brown

Meet the 2025 Trailblazers making a difference in regional Australia

After doctors dismissed Rheanca's pain because they couldn't see where it hurt, she knew people with disability in regional areas needed a space to connect. She is one of Heywire's 2025 Trailblazers winners.

A close up of a young woman with black hair and white glasses looking away.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Regional Communities

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Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

This election, the ABC is asking you to be part of the conversation.

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Published: 27 Feb 2025Thu 27 Feb 2025 at 3:05amSource: Radio

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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Published: 17 Jun 2024Mon 17 Jun 2024 at 1:53amSource: ABC BRISBANE

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After the losses were revealed, these Sportsbet TV segments stopped

The Sportsbet "live odds" segments hosted by former player Nathan Brown was an AFL television broadcast mainstay for years. Why have they suddenly stopped?

Nathan Brown promotes a multi bet on television.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Gambling

Carlton continues resurgence with upset over Geelong, Hawks back to winning ways

Carlton has won three straight after starting the season with four consecutive losses, toppling Geelong by 18 points at the MCG.

Harry McKay of the Blues celebrates a goal

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

'Single biggest investment' in WNBL sees big minimum wage increase

WNBL players celebrate the league's ground-breaking new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), which gives players on minimum wage a big pay bump.

Southside Flyers basketballer Bec Cole has one hand on her ear and the other raised with an open mouth, joyful in celebration.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: WNBL

Dejected Giants 'got some things to work out' after falling to Bulldogs

The Western Bulldogs steamroll GWS by 32 points to notch their first back-to-back wins of the season, while Port Adelaide and the Brisbane Lions also taste victory.

Giants AFL players look dejected after walking from the field.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Victoria News

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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A private hospital opens in Melbourne with no out-of-pocket costs

I've seen the future of an important part of Australia's healthcare system — a private hospital owned by a health insurance company.

drone shot of a hospital sitting among leafy suburban streets

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Health Policyby Alan Kohler

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.

Source: 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

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Manufacturingby Rhiana Whitson

National News

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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Climate change, housing, HECS debt reform top of mind for young voters

Two people killed in separate incidents on Victorian roads

History arrives on horseback for 14 students at rural school

Cottage cheese in short supply as TikTok trend drives popularity

Concerns remain over country intersection where crash claimed five lives

More multilingual staff to be deployed to reduce 'high levels' of informal votes

This town is a 'canary in the coal mine' as climate change threatens home ownership

ABC Shepparton Local News

Republican, Representative, Marlin Stutzman form Indiana on the need for tariffs

Shepparton Rotary Club digging up the past, in time capsule reveal

Aussie mask maker in 'limbo' as COVID contract nears end

ABC Radio SHEPPARTON

The Conversation Hour

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Queen of Plums: The stone fruit that could help prevent dementia

Local Afghan community on Shepparton Nations Cup

Thieves steal 150 Barbies from collector worth $15,000

Shepparton local Victor Apostol's means of getting to dialysis treatment

History arrives on horseback for 14 students at rural school

Doctors wanted 'a normal life' for Deb. Instead she had a 'fabulous' one

13yo Charlie began shearing at five and can now fleece 150 sheep a day

Meet the 2025 Trailblazers making a difference in regional Australia

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Download our free ABC listen app

Sign up for an ABC newsletter

After the losses were revealed, these Sportsbet TV segments stopped

Carlton continues resurgence with upset over Geelong, Hawks back to winning ways

'Single biggest investment' in WNBL sees big minimum wage increase

Dejected Giants 'got some things to work out' after falling to Bulldogs

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

A private hospital opens in Melbourne with no out-of-pocket costs

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

The dying trade critical to keeping Australian manufacturing alive

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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