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Ancient hunting scene in an Indonesian cave is the oldest-known evidence of visual storytelling
The discovery of red pigment paintings daubed on the walls of a secluded Sulawesi cave about 51,000 years ago also provides the oldest evidence of our species, Homo sapiens, in the region, according to a new study.
Published: Source: ABC ScienceTopic: Science and Technology
In 10 years, Liv Lovelace went from being the only girl at the skatepark, to an Olympian
Australia will field the fourth-largest skateboard team heading to Paris behind the US, Brazil and Japan — while also including the youngest Olympian on the Australian team.
Published: Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Sportby Jessica Lamb
'He said no-one will hear you scream': Isolation, rural pressures add to soaring domestic violence in the bush
A victim of domestic violence shares her story of survival, as lawyers and academics warn governments that rural communities are "drowning in" family abuse cases.
Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Domestic Violenceby Joanna Woodburn
For Hailey, being homeless and in high school felt like 'hell on Earth'
Without anywhere safe and secure to call home, Hailey felt like she didn't have a future. Her grades crashed and her mental health suffered. She's not alone.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Homelessnessby Leah White
Sarah Miles remembered as 'loving, talented' mother, as partner is charged with murder
The family of Sarah Miles, who was allegedly murdered in her home at Casino, northern NSW, have thanked first responders who tried to help the much-loved mother.
Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Crimeby Emma Hannigan and Tim Fernandez
56,000 people were reported missing in Australia last year. The families of those who haven't come home never stop searching
A brother lost in the bush, a sister who never came home, a missing backpacker and a mum likely murdered. These are the families left behind after a loved one vanished without a trace.
Duration: 3 minutes 32 seconds
Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Missing Personby Alexandria Utting
Woman dies in alleged DV murder in northern NSW as police investigate why response took almost an hour
NSW Police received a concern for welfare call to a home on Johnston Street, Casino shortly after 1:30am on Saturday, but the call wasn't acknowledged by a radio operator until much later.
Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Policeby Bridget Murphy, Ethan Rix and Lia Harris
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Road Trips
What do you eat on a road trip? Dane is in the middle of a tour and spending a lot of time eating at motels, takeaway joints and local bakeries.
Duration: 22 minutes 27 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Comedy (Humour)with Jess McGuire
Lanterns pull town together
But who pulls together the thousands of lanterns ahead of the big parade?
Duration: 7 minutes 56 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Community and Multicultural Festivalswith Bridie Tanner
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'He said no-one will hear you scream': Isolation, rural pressures add to soaring domestic violence in the bush
A victim of domestic violence shares her story of survival, as lawyers and academics warn governments that rural communities are "drowning in" family abuse cases.
Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Domestic Violenceby Joanna Woodburn
For Hailey, being homeless and in high school felt like 'hell on Earth'
Without anywhere safe and secure to call home, Hailey felt like she didn't have a future. Her grades crashed and her mental health suffered. She's not alone.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Homelessnessby Leah White
Do you have to be funny to be a comedian? This teenager thinks anyone can do it
Before participating in stand-up workshops, Torren lacked confidence and was "a bit of a reclusive person" but is now trying to make comedy a career after being a state finalist in a recent competition.
Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Stand-Up Comedyby Dimitria Panagiotaros
At 99, Lois is an eyewitness to more than half of all human history on Lord Howe Island
Now in her 100th year, Lois Whistler has spent all of her life, except for a short period in the 1930s, in one of Australia's most remote island communities.
Duration: 1 minute 8 seconds
Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Family
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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
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From remote dust bowls to the world stage, SA surfers on the long road to go pro
Some of the state's most talented surfers are creating serious ripples on the national and international competitive circuit, but the path to compete at the highest levels is a costly one and there's little government support.
Duration: 1 minute 5 seconds
Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Surfing
Penrith Panthers release controversial centre Taylan May
Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL
Shane Rose's horse fell on him just four months ago. Now he's off to the Paris Olympics
Equestrian Shane Rose was initially told he wouldn't even be able to walk for 12 weeks after suffering serious injuries in a training fall. But four months later, he's going to the Paris Olympics.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Summer Olympic Games
From remote dust bowls to the world stage, SA surfers on the long road to go pro
Some of the state's most talented surfers are creating serious ripples on the national and international competitive circuit, but the path to compete at the highest levels is a costly one and there's little government support.
Duration: 1 minute 5 seconds
Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Surfingby Malcolm Sutton
Penrith Panthers release controversial centre Taylan May
Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL
Extension cord running across a footpath to charge an EV sparks fierce debate
A morning walker posted a photo to social media of the electrical cord stretching from the top floor of a unit block to the car parked at the curb side. A debate about EV etiquette followed.
Source: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Electric Vehiclesby Jasmine Kassis Jasmine Kassis and Charles Rushforth
Sitting in Ashley detention centre for months, youth often have 'no idea' where their court cases are up to
The criminal justice system is complex. But imagine being a young offender, with limited access to legal advice, sitting on remand for months in a youth detention centre. That is the reality in Tasmania, but there are calls for change.
Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Adam Holmes
'Disappointed' O'Connell forced out of Olympics as young gun Gadecki prepares for Games debut
Injuries force out Chris O'Connell on the eve of the Olympics, while Olivia Gadecki marks her incredible rise with a Games debut as Australia finalises its tennis squad for Paris.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Summer Olympic Games
How a boy from Ballarat wound up pitching himself to Eddie Murphy to direct the new Beverly Hills Cop
Mark Molloy moved to LA a decade ago to pursue his dream of directing a Hollywood feature film. But it was an advertisement he made that helped him score his debut: directing one of the world's biggest stars in the reboot of Beverly Hills Cop.
Published: Source: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Film (Arts and Entertainment)
Whales were happier during the COVID pandemic when humans weren't around, scientists find
Scientists find eastern Australian humpback whales benefited from a reduction in human activity on the ocean during the first year of the pandemic, recording lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Whalesby Kenji Sato
