las Australian theatre legend in Wollongong for Oscar Wilde classic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 12:50:00 +1000 'The Importance of Being Earnest' rightfully sits in the list of classic plays, and a near full-house at Wollongong's Illawarra Performing Arts Centre on opening night of this touring production shows it's still one of our most loved. Full Article ABC Local illawarra Arts and Entertainment:Theatre:All Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500
las Water stations may help koalas survive ongoing drought and heat events, research finds By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 07 Jun 2019 06:56:00 +1000 Water stations reduce heat stress and other effects of drought and extreme weather events on koalas and other animals, new research finds. Full Article ABC New England North West coffscoast newengland sydney Disasters and Accidents:Drought:All Disasters and Accidents:Fires:All Environment:Climate Change:All Health:Environmental Health:All Australia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450 Australia:NSW:Gunnedah 2380 Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 Australia:NSW:The University of Sydney 2006
las Lambie blasts gambling giant for demanding pokies rent during COVID-19 shutdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:08:07 +1100 Gambling giant Federal Group is demanding Tasmanian pub owners continue paying rent on leased poker machines, even while hoteliers have been forced to close due to coronavirus — a move blasted by Senator Jacqui Lambie as "trying to make a quid" during a "wartime scenario". Full Article COVID-19 Gambling Diseases and Disorders Hospitality
las Council worker turned farmer breathes new life into an old glasshouse By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 06:14:08 +1000 Where to start with an old glasshouse, littered with plastic, that was used for a hydroponic tomato farm for several decades? Full Article Rural Agribusiness Agricultural Crops Vegetables Organic Amendments
las SA school runs make-up class for students in response to social media pressure By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 10 Feb 2019 08:30:00 +1100 Full Article ABC Riverland riverland Arts and Entertainment:All:All Arts and Entertainment:Design:All Arts and Entertainment:Design:Fashion Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Youth:All Australia:SA:Renmark 5341
las Riverland student who stabbed classmate found not guilty due to mental incompetence By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 13:31:00 +1000 A student who stabbed a classmate at Renmark High School in South Australia's Riverland is found not guilty on the grounds of mental incompetence. Full Article ABC Riverland riverland Law Crime and Justice:All:All Law Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:Assault Australia:SA:All Australia:SA:Paringa 5340 Australia:SA:Renmark 5341
las Molasses on oranges By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:35:00 +1000 Full Article ABC Riverland riverland Rural:Agricultural Crops:All Rural:All:All Weather:All:All Australia:SA:Ramco 5322
las Grower lathers crops in molasses to protect produce as South Australia endures consecutive frosts By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:35:00 +1000 A South Australian citrus grower is lathering his crops in molasses in an attempt to protect the produce from damaging frosts. Full Article ABC Riverland riverland milduraswanhill Business Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and Beverage Lifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:Vegetable/Fruit/Nuts Rural:Agricultural Crops:All Rural:Agricultural Crops:Fruit Rural:Agricultural Crops:Fruits Rural:Farm Labour:All Rural:Sustainable and Alternative Farming:All Weather:All:All Australia:SA:Ramco 5322 Australia:SA:Renmark 5341 Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500
las The Dog on the Tuckerbox is back in place at Gundagai, hopefully for the last time By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 09:24:00 +1000 Gundagai's beloved Dog on the Tuckerbox statue made headlines last month after being wrested from its perch, but that wasn't the first time the icon was taken and the identities of those behind the original heist have never been revealed. Full Article ABC Riverina canberra riverina Arts and Entertainment:All:All Arts and Entertainment:Art History:All Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:History:All Community and Society:History:Historians Australia:ACT:All Australia:ACT:Canberra 2600 Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Gundagai 2722 Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650
las Plastic dumped in Melbourne's Yarra River to be turned into outdoor furniture By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:02:00 +1000 Thousands of bottles, soy sauce containers, wrappers and microplastics that have been fished out of Melbourne's iconic river will be melted down to create seats along the water's edge. Full Article ABC Riverina riverina shepparton melbourne Environment:All:All Environment:Environmental Impact:All Environment:Pollution:All Environment:Pollution:Water Pollution Environment:Recycling and Waste Management:All Environment:Rivers:All Environment:Water:All Health:All:All Health:Environmental Health:All Australia:NSW:Moama 2731 Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Echuca 3564 Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
las Football didn't come home to England last year, so will the Rugby World Cup? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 05:53:45 +1100 South Africa will back its chances of an upset victory in tomorrow night's Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama but it's England title to lose, as Eddie Jones closes in on his crowning glory. Full Article Rugby Union World Cup Rugby Union Sport
las Tottenham player climbs into stands to confront fan after FA Cup clash By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:05:30 +1100 Eric Dier's brother was allegedly involved in a confrontation in the crowd during Tottenham's FA Cup loss to Norwich, with the Tottenham star hopping the fence to get amongst it. Full Article Soccer English Premier Sport
las Man who gave a stranger his last cigarette jailed for more than 10 years for manslaughter By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 18:32:00 +1100 New Zealand man Cody Frost is sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in jail for manslaughter after he gave a stranger his last cigarette, called him mate and then stabbed him outside a Melbourne train station in 2017. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Law Crime and Justice:All:All Law Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:Assault Law Crime and Justice:Crime:Murder and Manslaughter Law Crime and Justice:Prisons and Punishment:All Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Australia:VIC:Tottenham 3012 Australia:VIC:West Footscray 3012
las Leunig cartoon criticising mothers' use of Instagram and social media sparks backlash By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:12:00 +1100 Controversial cartoonist Michael Leunig is accused of unfairly judging mothers in a cartoon that suggests some love their phones and Instagram more than their children. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Arts and Entertainment:All:All Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Family and Children:All Community and Society:Family and Children:Children Community and Society:Family and Children:Children - Preschoolers Community and Society:Family and Children:Children - Toddlers Community and Society:Family and Children:Parenting Information and Communication:All:All Science and Technology:Computers and Technology:Internet Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
las Victorian man sentenced to five years, nine months in jail for slashing off-duty paramedic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:05:00 +1100 A man responsible for an "atrocious attack" on an off-duty paramedic during a crime spree on the Mornington Peninsula last year is sentenced to five years and nine months in jail. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Law Crime and Justice:All:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Australia:VIC:Mornington 3931 Australia:VIC:Rosebud 3939
las Protesters clash with police in Melbourne By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 08:03:00 +1100 Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
las Climate protesters clash with police outside Melbourne international mining conference By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:21:00 +1100 Police arrest more than 40 demonstrators who were blockading the entrance to an international mining conference in Melbourne, while two officers who were injured during an arrest are taken to hospital for treatment. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Unrest Conflict and War:All:All Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
las Police clash with protesters for second day By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:18:00 +1100 Protesters are continuing to disrupt a mining conference in Melbourne. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Business Economics and Finance:Industry:Mining Environment:All:All Environment:Climate Change:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
las Climate activists clash with police after climbing poles By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:20:00 +1100 Climate activists clash with police after two protesters climbed outside the Melbourne Convention Centre, where an international mining conference is being held. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Environment:All:All Environment:Climate Change:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
las Melbourne Cup: The Irish get the last qualifier as Joseph O'Brien-trained Downdraft wins Hotham Handicap By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 16:27:00 +1100 Another international raider grabs the last automatic spot in the Melbourne Cup, with the Joseph O'Brien-trained Downdraft earning his spot with a win in the Hotham Handicap on Derby Day. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Sport:All:All Sport:Horse Racing:All Australia:All:All Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Flemington 3031 Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
las Recycled plastic has second life as tree art in Warwick By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:40:00 +1000 Milk bottles, plastic bags and electrical wire bound for the rubbish tip have been given a second life as part of Warwick's Jumpers and Jazz in July festival. Full Article ABC Local southqld Arts and Entertainment:Visual Art:All Environment:Recycling and Waste Management:All Arts and Entertainment:Visual Art:Installation Australia:QLD:Warwick 4370
las Science students use the Sale Wetlands as their classroom By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:45:00 +1000 Sale College science students swapped the indoors for the outdoors to take part in the Bug Blitz program and create an art installation for Lake Guyatt. Full Article ABC Local gippsland Education:All:All Education:Subjects:Science Science and Technology:All:All Science and Technology:Animals:All Australia:VIC:Sale 3850
las Mount Panorama: Australia's greatest classroom By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 05:51:00 +1000 Mount Panorama has made the most experienced racing driver and their team shudder, but it hasn't stopped a group of TAFE students taking on the mountain. Full Article ABC Local centralwest Education:University and Further Education:All Sport:Motor Sports:All Australia:NSW:Bathurst 2795 Australia:NSW:Orange 2800
las 70 years of memories for the class of '45 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 12:49:00 +1000 Nineteen members of the graduating class of 1945 have returned to the Toowoomba East State School for a 70 year reunion. Full Article ABC Local southqld Community and Society:History:All Community and Society:History:20th Century Community and Society:History:World War 2 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350
las Step inside Toowoomba's coffee van classroom By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 15:19:00 +1000 The brightly painted Chill'n Beanz trailer is not just another place to score a shot of caffeine in Toowoomba, it is also a place for young people to learn skills and confidence, all during school hours. Full Article ABC Local southqld Education:All:All Education:Secondary:All Education:Vocational:All Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350
las The Vampires soar in a new world-class regional venue By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:19:00 +1100 After a sublime performance by the Vampires, some were saying that the newly constructed Pavilion at Bermagui may be the highest quality music venue between Nowra and Melbourne. The concert, presented by a local community group in a venue built by another local community group, combined a world-class band with an acoustically designed world-class venue. Full Article ABC Local southeastnsw Arts and Entertainment:Music:All Australia:NSW:Bermagui 2546
las Netherlands forced to cut emissions after successful class action By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 06:18:00 +1000 The case could have ramifications for climate challenges worldwide, including in Australia. Full Article Environment Climate Change Government and Politics
las Backlash building against China over initial handling of coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:15:00 +1000 France has accused Beijing of concealing facts, while Germany has suggested it could demand compensation. Full Article World Politics Infectious Diseases (Other) Disease Outbreak
las Nightingale Housing's Jennifer Kulas By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 19:26:00 +1000 Full Article ABC Ballarat ballarat Business Economics and Finance:Regional Development:All Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Regional:All Government and Politics:Housing:All Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350
las Poo transplants can alter koalas' gut microbiome so they can eat different types of leaves By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:07:00 +1000 Some koalas may be pickier eaters than others due to the mix of microbes in their lower gastrointestinal tract, but faecal transplants could help them diversify their diet, a new study suggests. Full Article ABC Ballarat southwestvic ballarat Environment:Conservation:All Science and Technology:All:All Science and Technology:Animals:All Science and Technology:Animals:Marsupials Australia:QLD:University of Queensland 4072 Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Apollo Bay 3233 Australia:VIC:Colac 3250
las Cat and dog euthanasia rates slashed as rescue culture and 'fur babies' on the rise By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:41:00 +1000 Twenty years ago, cats and dogs in RSPCA animal shelters had a good chance of being put down. Today, it's a different story. Full Article ABC Ballarat ballarat Human Interest:All:All Human Interest:Animals:All Law Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:All Science and Technology:Animals:Animal Behaviour Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350
las Ride Like a Girl sports a classic underdog tale, but isn't necessarily an instant classic film By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 05:15:00 +1000 Ride Like a Girl's real strength is it never lets anything get in the way of telling the superb true story at its heart. Full Article ABC Ballarat ballarat melbourne southwestvic Arts and Entertainment:All:All Arts and Entertainment:Critique and Theory:All Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Biography (Film) Community and Society:Women:All Sport:All:All Sport:Horse Racing:All Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350 Australia:VIC:Caulfield 3162 Australia:VIC:Flemington 3031 Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280
las Recycling in tatters, as some councils give up on glass collection By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:28:00 +1000 Councils across Victoria are left to fight the war on waste from the frontline while the State Government works towards a consistent recycling policy. Full Article ABC Ballarat ballarat southwestvic Environment:Recycling and Waste Management:All Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350 Australia:VIC:Koroit 3282 Australia:VIC:Port Fairy 3284
las Broken glass bottle By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:28:00 +1000 Full Article ABC Ballarat ballarat Environment:Recycling and Waste Management:All Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350
las Broken glass bottle By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 08:36:00 +1100 Full Article ABC Ballarat ballarat Environment:Recycling and Waste Management:All Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350
las The Long Glasgow Kiss by Craig Russell By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:20:00 +1000 Rob Minshull produces Weekends with Warren and is an avid reader Full Article ABC Local brisbane Arts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000
las Review: 'The Promise of Iceland' by Kari Gislason By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:35:00 +1000 Kari Gislason concedes it would have been very easy to write a sad memoir about his relationship with his dad - but he made a concerted effort not to go down that track. Full Article ABC Local goldcoast Arts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):All Australia:QLD:Mermaid Beach 4218
las How the plasma of COVID-19 patients could help others who get sick By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:28:46 +1000 We asked an immunologist how an antibody therapy might work against COVID-19. Full Article Health Vaccines and Immunity COVID-19 Infectious Diseases (Other)
las The Beatles thought they had a wise idea for their last album — but it was a fatal error By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 05:00:29 +1000 It's been 50 years since the Beatles released their final album, Let It Be. Now, a new film will look back on its making, and the deep divisions that led to the band's breakup. But just how accurately will it portray what really went on? Full Article Documentary Pop Rock Music Popular Culture People
las Meditate with Chris Hemsworth, bake with Maggie Beer — the celebrity masterclasses taking off in lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 05:55:45 +1000 Celebrities, cooks and internationally renowned performers offer online masterclasses, as those in coronavirus isolation look to upskill. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Community Education Social Media Information and Communication Internet Culture Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) People Human Interest Food and Cooking Lifestyle and Leisure Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Activism and Lobbying
las Students to return to classrooms within weeks as ACT Opposition declares pandemic has 'ended' By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 06:16:05 +1000 The ACT Government's decision ends weeks of uncertainty about when the gradual return to "normal" lessons would begin. It comes as Opposition Leader Alistair Coe tells ABC radio that the coronavirus pandemic has ended. Full Article Public Schools COVID-19 Social Distancing States and Territories
las Poland's presidential election ditched at last minute after coronavirus threw process into disarray By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:54:33 +1000 Following months of turmoil, including calls by nine former presidents and prime ministers for voters to boycott, the May 10 postal ballot will not go ahead. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders World Politics Politics and Government Government and Politics Elections COVID-19
las Hearts and Bones: Hugo Weaving stars in drama of race, class and the healing power of art By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:44:56 +1000 A jaded war photographer forms an unexpected friendship with a South Sudanese refugee whose village he has photographed, in this ambitious new Australian film. Full Article Arts and Entertainment Film (Movies) Drama Refugees Immigration Community and Society
las You won't see another supermoon this year, so let's relive last night's By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:22:31 +1000 Bright, bold and ethereal — the sight of May's supermoon rising behind world landmarks will take your breath away. Full Article The moon
las The forbidden, the familiar, that weighty classic you've been avoiding: What to read in isolation By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:07:09 +1000 From balcony book clubs to re-reading, we asked professional readers how and what they're reading through the lockdown. Full Article Arts and Entertainment Books (Literature) Autobiography Fiction Non Fiction Novel Science Fiction Books
las Ensuring a classical future By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 04 Aug 2019 10:30:00 +1000 The world of classical music is changing. Some are predicting the demise of orchestral events. Others see opportunity in social media and a new sense of engagement between the audience and musicians. Full Article Arts and Entertainment Music Music Education Music Industry
las Train and bus ticketing via phones and plastic to be tested in regional Queensland By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:06:00 +1000 It's the system they have in London and Chicago, it's being trialled in New York, and soon it will allow people in Cairns, Mackay and Townsville to pay for trains and buses with their credit cards and mobile phones. Full Article ABC Local brisbane farnorth tropic sunshine capricornia goldcoast northqld Community and Society:Regional:All Government and Politics:Parliament:State Parliament Government and Politics:Public Sector:All Information and Communication:Mobile Phones:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870 Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740 Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558 Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
las AFL security guard attempts to separate players in North Melbourne vs GWS clash By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:47:00 +1000 Stunning footage of a security guard at Bellerive Oval attempting to enter the field of play to separate two tussling players has former players shaking their heads. Full Article ABC Local hobart Sport:All:All Sport:Australian Football League:All Australia:All:All Australia:TAS:All Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000
las Australian students receive heroes' welcome in Nepal as they help rebuild classrooms damaged in earthquake By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 06:17:00 +1000 Canberra Grammar students discover the unexpected benefits of rebuilding damaged classrooms in Nepal, as they form special bonds with school hosts in the heart of the Himalayas. Full Article ABC Local canberra Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Family and Children:Children Community and Society:Volunteers:All Disasters and Accidents:Relief and Aid Organisations:All Education:Schools:All Australia:ACT:All Australia:ACT:Canberra 2600 Australia:All:All Nepal:All:All
las Documents reveal maintenance of Collins Class submarines could be scrapped from SA by 2024 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 18:51:00 +1000 Full-cycle docking of Collins Class submarines could disappear from its current site in South Australia by 2024, Freedom of Information (FOI) documents reveal. Full Article ABC Radio Adelaide adelaide perth Business Economics and Finance:All:All Business Economics and Finance:Industry:All Business Economics and Finance:Industry:Defence and Aerospace Industries Defence and National Security:All:All Defence and National Security:Defence Industry:All Government and Politics:All:All Government and Politics:Federal - State Issues:All Government and Politics:Federal Government:All Government and Politics:States and Territories:All Australia:All:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:SA:All Australia:SA:Osborne 5017 Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Henderson 6166 Australia:WA:Perth 6000