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Tourists rescued after 'ill-prepared' mountain trek in Tasmania's central north
Five "ill-prepared" tourists have "veered off course" during their descent from the summit of Mount Roland in Tasmania, sparking a rescue mission and a plea from police that all bushwalkers "not rely on mobile phones for communication or navigation".
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Emergency Incidents
Ranger Matt Broadfield explains what it's like to have Cradle Mountain as your office
Matt Broadfield works at one of Tasmania's most iconic natural locations, the Cradle Mountain — Lake St Clair National Park, and has a deep personal connection to the area.
Published: Source: ABC Northern TasmaniaTopic: Environmental Managementwith Belinda King
Belgian friend of missing tourist Celine Cremer visits search area with police
A friend of missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer flew to Tasmania and was shown the wilderness area where where the 31-year-old disappeared a month ago, with police reporting a cadaver dog on loan from NSW has found nothing.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Missing Person
The Coolbaroo Club
A restored documentary film remembers the Perth dance club run by the Noongar community from 1946 to 1960.
Published: Source: ListenTopic: Documentarywith Michael Pavlich
Is parental choice damaging education in Australia?
Finnish education expert Professor Pasi Sahlberg says making education a marketplace gives parents too much power as consumers whose wants have to be met.
Published: Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Education
Scattering ashes of a loved one? Read this before giving the final send-off
From firing them into the night sky, to letting fly at the SCG, to tossing them at Pink, people are finding creative ways to scatter ashes — but what are the do's and don'ts when it comes to farewelling your loved one's remains?
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Death and Dyingby Isabella Podwinski
Single-use plastic coffee cups are being banned in some states. What's happening where you live?
There isn't a whole lot of consistency in Australia around what single-use plastics are being phased out and when. See what's happening in your state.
Published: Source: ABC ScienceTopic: Recycling and Waste Managementby Bridget Judd
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Ranger Matt Broadfield explains what it's like to have Cradle Mountain as your office
Matt Broadfield works at one of Tasmania's most iconic natural locations, the Cradle Mountain — Lake St Clair National Park, and has a deep personal connection to the area.
Source: ABC Northern TasmaniaTopic: Environmental Managementwith Belinda King
Is parental choice damaging education in Australia?
Finnish education expert Professor Pasi Sahlberg says making education a marketplace gives parents too much power as consumers whose wants have to be met.
Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Education
The Coolbaroo Club
A restored documentary film remembers the Perth dance club run by the Noongar community from 1946 to 1960.
Source: ListenTopic: Documentarywith Michael Pavlich
Gardening talkback: How to look after you garden in a warmer winter season
This is the last weekend in Tasmania to do your pre-bloom spray.
Source: ABC HOBARTTopic: Gardeningwith Andy Gall
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Mysterious ancient tree lives in a small and remote location — deep in Tasmania's south west
How a tin miner living in remote Tasmania helped discover what may be the world's oldest and most mysterious clone that has excited scientists for years.
Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Endangered and Protected Speciesby Zoe Kean
Tassie's weirdest, wildest tattoos prove passions in the island state are more than skin deep
Welcome to Tattsmania. From mountains, devils, tigers, and tunes, why is it that tattoos are so popular in Tasmania?
Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Animalsby Zoe Kean
Bring out the delicious side of brussels sprouts with olive oil and speck
In the world of cooking and eating, brussels sprouts mark a dividing line. Hobart chef Wajiullah "Waji" Spiby has made it his mission to show the delicious side of the cabbage's neglected cousin.
Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Recipesby Lucie Cutting
Australia mourned the death of one platypus — how can we save the entire species?
The death of a platypus found in a city suburb may reflect the fate of the entire species if we don't pay closer attention to how this Australian animal is faring.
Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Animals and Natureby Zoe Kean and Teresa Tan
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Tourists rescued after 'ill-prepared' mountain trek in Tasmania's central north
Five "ill-prepared" tourists have "veered off course" during their descent from the summit of Mount Roland in Tasmania, sparking a rescue mission and a plea from police that all bushwalkers "not rely on mobile phones for communication or navigation".
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Emergency Incidents
Modern take on old tradition brings Indian Tasmanians flavours from home
Jay and Dhruti Ahir say their new start-up is based on the original tiffin service of Mumbai — a home-cooked food delivery system that's more than 130 years old.
Source: ABC Northern TasmaniaTopic: Food and Cookingby Sarah Abbott
Belgian friend of missing tourist Celine Cremer visits search area with police
A friend of missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer flew to Tasmania and was shown the wilderness area where where the 31-year-old disappeared a month ago, with police reporting a cadaver dog on loan from NSW has found nothing.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Missing Person
From kookaburra cackles to bonk of the banjo frog: Only one can be crowned Australia's favourite animal sound
Squawks, creaky doors, trills, bellows and a lot of grunts — our wildlife makes some bizarre and beguiling noises. But which one should get the shout-out as Australia's favourite animal sound? It's time to make a call.
Source: ABC ScienceTopic: Science and Technology
Melbourne pensioner who killed neighbours over garden hose dispute jailed for 30 years
A man who gunned down two of his neighbours in a "senseless and brutally violent" dispute over a garden hose is likely to die in jail, after he is sentenced to 30 years' prison.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Homicideby Kristian Silva
'Real fight' in Heston Russell defamation trial will be whether public interest defence claim is 'reasonable', barrister argues
The ABC is relying on a defence of public interest in the ongoing defamation case on allegations of war crimes by Australian forces.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trialsby Jamie McKinnell
'It's my choice': Juanita Phillips to leave the ABC after two decades presenting 7pm news
After 21 years helming the ABC's nightly bulletin in NSW, Juanita Phillips writes that she's proud to go out on her own terms — and looking forward to being home in time for dinner each night.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Media Industryby Juanita Phillips
Mother staying awake '48 hours straight' to care for 2yo son due to Western Australian nurse shortage
Arlo requires around-the-clock care from a team of eight nurses in order to live at home, but a shortage of nurses in WA means his mother is taking on the role of multiple carers.
Published: Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Healthby Jo Trilling