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Middle-income Australians, families and pensioners to receive boosts in budget says Chalmers
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politics
Aurora australis and borealis put on another spectacular show
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weather Phenomena
Live: Eagles young gun Harley Reid takes an early hanger in clash with the Magpies
Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL
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Women share the highs and lows of being a new mum in your 40s
We hear from four mothers about the highs of lows of parenting after 40.
Source: ABC LifestyleTopic: Parenting
Rowena went to bed exceptionally tired. In the middle of the night, she woke to her heart fluttering
The single mother exercised regularly and had good blood pressure. It was a shock to wake up in the middle of the night feeling something "catastrophic" was happening.
Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Women's Health
What are geomagnetic storms and why do they produce such stunning light displays?
The Earth has experienced its strongest geomagnetic storm of the past 20 years, resulting in stunning light displays across the globe. But what are geomagnetic storms exactly and do they present a risk to people or the planet?
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Astronomy (Space)
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Women touching hearts and raising Pride awareness through nearly 200 'random acts of crochet kindness'
Tasha Eimer struggled to find her place as a lesbian woman. In a bid to promote inclusion and acceptance she's leading a project to fill her town with rainbow hearts for Pride Month.
Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: LGBT
'One of the poorest decisions': Mayor slams own council after it rejects social housing for vulnerable older women
The rejection of a major social housing project that would have provided dozens of apartments for vulnerable women over the age of 50 is "one of the poorest decisions" Hobart City Council has made, its mayor says.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Local Government
Matildas longest-serving player Lydia Williams announces retirement
Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams says she will retire from international football after the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Soccer
Halitha turned her passion into a profession and has been welcomed in her new home
Henna artist Halitha Khan knew nothing about Tasmania when she moved to the state about a year ago. But her new business quickly changed that.
Source: ABC Northern TasmaniaTopic: Community and Society
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