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Foreign minister warns about risk of conflict in Indian ocean

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has delivered the warning at a major gathering of foreign ministers and top officials from Indian Ocean states such as South Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Africa.
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Duration: 2 minutes 4 seconds

Australia's anti-doping chief issues grave warning over 'grossly irresponsible' Enhanced Games

Australian sport's anti-doping chief slams an Olympic-style event with no drug testing as "grossly irresponsible" and warns of severe ramifications for athletes taking part.
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Australian swimmer James Magnussen shirtless after a race at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

All the stylish looks at Australia's night of nights, the 2024 AACTA Awards

The best and brightest of Australian film and television grace the red carpet for the 2024 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast.
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Three actresses standing on the red carpet

Why can't you take makeup or sunscreen off with plain water?

Micellar water can be found in bathroom cabinets all over the world and many swear by it as part of their skin care regime. It's a very effective make-up remover — here's the science behind why. 
A male torso holding a cotton pad to the top of a bottle of clear liquid.

The pressure to look like other divers led Anabelle Smith to a low place

Diver Anabelle Smith felt pressure to look a certain way as a young diver, which affected her mental and physical health. 
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Diver Anabelle Smith, wearing a blue singlet, is standing on pool deck with diving boards behind her, smiling at the camera.

How does a sea breeze form?

Uneven heating of the earth’s surface near a coastline leads to a sea breeze circulation.
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Duration: 30 seconds

Here is why not every wind from the ocean is a sea breeze

More than 85 per cent of Australians live within 50 kilometres of the ocean, but the variation in weather across any slice of this narrow coastal band is substantial.
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Sea breeze illustration shows uneven heating of the earth's surface near a coastline leads to a sea breeze circulation.

It's a $2.2 billion industry that's notoriously hard to quit but here's how to cancel your gym membership

Experts warn that gym memberships can be tricky to cancel, but there are ways to ensure you're treated fairly.
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woman working out in the gym

analysis:Young people are in a mental health crisis. The government admits it doesn't really know what to do about it

In the 12 months since Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions went from 20 back to 10, young Australians have suffered detrimental impacts to their mental health.
A young South Asian woman smiles standing against a red wall.

Politicians in two states have changed their stance on treaties since the Voice

How best to address inequality experienced by Indigenous people is again front and centre for politicians, after a long post-Voice referendum hiatus.
A group of protestors hold up signs saying 'always was always will be Aboriginal land', coloured in as Aboriginal flags.

'Lucky' tenant says public housing saved his life and countless more as questions raised over $10 billion fund

There are an estimated 175,000 households on social housing wait lists across Australia. Those caught by the safety net hope renewed government attention can help to ease the crisis.
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The Hewitt brothers oversee 2.2 million hectares of land across the nation, from sheep and cattle stations to piggeries.

The Hewitt brothers oversee 2.2 million hectares of land across the nation, from sheep and cattle stations to piggeries.
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Duration: 23 seconds

analysis:When bad politics became cunningly clever politics

When bad politics turn cunningly clever, voters might be tempted to overlook Anthony Albanese's broken promise, writes Laura Tingle.
Albanese is outdoors, mid-speech, both arms raised, wearing blue suit.

Penny Wong delivers Indian Ocean strategy speech, urges China to be more transparent amid military build-up

In a high-profile speech laying out Australia's Indian Ocean strategy, the foreign minister warned against political interference and economic coercion, urging China to be more transparent about its military build-up.
A Chinese research vessel.

Big Warner knock in landmark T20I sets up Aussie win in Hobart

Australia's David Warner marks his 100th T20I with a brilliant 70, as West Indies fall short of running down a record chase in Hobart to lose the first match of the series.
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Australian cricketer David Warner grimaces as he sweeps the ball behind him during a T20 international.

China and Pakistan notable exclusions from Indian Ocean Conference

The Indian Ocean is increasingly being dominated by China and India, with smaller nations squeezed amid the geopolitical brinksmanship.
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Duration: 4 minutes 56 seconds

Commonwealth steps in after funeral insurer's collapse

The Federal Government has announced a $97 million support program to help 13,000 recoup some of their losses.
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Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds

Friday Finance with David Chau

Even though the Reserve Bank Governer warns that interest rates could still rise, odds are that they will probably come down by Christmas.
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Duration: 1 minute 39 seconds

Mick Hewitt says running a profitable business and being good custodians of the land go hand in hand.

Mick Hewitt says running a profitable business and being good custodians of the land go hand in hand.
ABC News Current
Duration: 28 seconds

Station hand Summer Snelling says working on the beautiful country reminds her of American television series Yellowstone

Station hand Summer Snelling says working on the beautiful country reminds her of American television series Yellowstone
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Duration: 29 seconds

Coalition blocks attemots to remove criminal penalties from IR bill

The Government attempted to scrap the penalties for employers, but the Coalition says it's a 'bit rich' they are expected to fix the legislation.
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Duration: 1 minute 52 seconds

RBA governor Michele Bullock says she doesn't agree with IMF that Australia needs higher interest rates

RBA governor Michele Bullock says Australia doesn't need higher interest rates right now, despite calls from IMF and OECD.
Michele Bullock

Australia to operate secretive armed drone in 2024

The Albanese government has committed another $400 million to the locally-developed combat drone.
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Duration: 1 minute 32 seconds

Has working overtime had an impact on your life? Tell us your story

We want to know if overtime is still offered in your workplace and if it has been a positive or negative experience for you. 
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Biden's memory questioned by US Special Counsel

The investigation's description of him as a 'well-meaning elderly man with a bad memory' could prove politically damaging.
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Duration: 2 minutes 1 second