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HECS changes to see $3 billion in student debt 'wiped out'
Source: ABC NewsTopic: University
Down Mexico's north coast, many surfers and locals spotted the Robinson brothers. Then they disappeared
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Missing Person
Charges laid after bodies found in area where Australians Jake and Callum Robinson went missing in Mexico
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Missing Person
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Navy chief confronts Chinese counterpart over 'unsafe' sonar attack against HMAS Toowoomba
The chief of navy uses a rare face-to-face meeting with his counterpart in China to warn against continuing unsafe behaviour in contested international waters near Australia.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Defence and National Security
Fatboy Slim's exclusive mix for Double J's 10th birthday
Double J is celebrating 10 years with this hour-long birthday party mix courtesy of Fatboy Slim.
Source: ListenTopic: Dance Music
Orangutan the first wild animal seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound
Researchers saw Rakus the orangutan chewing on leaves, then applying the resulting juice and paste to cover a facial wound which healed in a month.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Animal Behaviour
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Focus on women
The soup bar saving lives
Hana Assafiri was a child bride when she fought her way free of her violent husband. Then she built a new life helping other marginalised women. (Note: Discusses physical and sexual violence against women)
Source: ListenTopic: Human Interest
Lauren Robinson's unexpected journey to becoming a wheelchair basketball coach
A chance encounter in 2022 changed Lauren Robinson's career path, as she transitioned into becoming a wheelchair basketball coach.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport
'A liberating feeling': Why women are taking the solo travel leap
For women setting out to explore the world by themselves, adventure is calling, along with a growing sense of self discovery. Here's a taste of solo travel from the eyes of three Aussies.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Travel and Tourism (Lifestyle and Leisure)
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