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Charges laid after bodies found in area where Australians Jake and Callum Robinson went missing in Mexico
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Missing Person
Queensland MP Brittany Lauga allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crime
Police hunting suspects after man stabbed in neck during violent home invasion in Perth's south-east
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crime
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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
Reviving the ancient art of bellfounding
With no prior knowledge or training, Vin Dowd spent two years making bells in his backyard using traditional methods. Twenty-six bells later, he has one of the few carillons in Australia.
Source: ListenTopic: Early Music
Tackling taboos and social change through jokes, meet the Taiwanese comedians at MICF
This year five Taiwanese comedians made their Australian debut at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with Mandarin-only hilarity.
Source: ABC AsiaTopic: Stand-Up Comedy
Why social media feels so different right now, and where it's all heading
If you've lived online long enough for Facebook to start dredging up embarrassing status updates from a decade ago, chances are you've picked up on a distinct vibe shift in our virtual world.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Internet Culture
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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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