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Gardening 7 December

Gardening guru Graham 'Willow' Williams answers your questions from 8.30am — 10am every Saturday on ABC Radio Canberra Saturday Breakfast.

Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes 52 seconds

Published: 12h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 2:24amSource: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Gardeningwith Emma Bickley and Graham Williams

Maverick 'Father of the House' Bob Katter reaches 50 years in politics

Never short of a soundbite, the MP has gone from country kid to Bjelke-Petersen-era Queensland, to federal parliament.

Bob Katter hops out of a car his son, Robbie, is driving.

Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds

Published: 14h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 12:27amSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Katter's Australian Party (KAP)by Meghan Dansie and Emily Dobson

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What this five-year-old's death tells us about the state of the ACT health system

Rozalia Spadafora's mother was holding back tears but she did not mince her words when she spoke about Canberra Health Services following the coronial inquest into her daughter's untimely death.

A young girl gives the thumbs up while wearing a Parramatta Eels jersey.

Published: 17h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 9:09pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Healthcare Facilitiesby Georgia Roberts

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A politician's refusal to wear a tie has prompted the question of their relevance

Newly-elected MLA Thomas Emerson caused some furore when he turned up to day one of the ACT's Legislative Assembly sans-tie, with the speaker warning of a "dramatic decline" of dress standards.

A bald man in a black suit and white button down shirt without a tie looks serious.

Duration: 40 seconds

Published: 16h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 10:18pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Fashionby Kate Midena

UFOs over Australia and the military's 'very real-world' concerns

Bill Chalker was one of the first civilians to access Australia's secret UFO files — but when the day finally came, there was one problem. They hadn't been declassified.

A man (Bill Chalker) sits at a desk examining the RAAF's ufo files

Published: 19h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 7:45pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Historyby Danielle O'Neal and Piia Wirsu

'Rozalia was the sun': Mother of girl who died due to failings at Canberra Hospital slams those responsible

The ACT Coroner hands down his findings following an inquest into the 2022 death of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora, saying she was failed by staff at the Canberra Hospital.

A young girl with pigtails plays on the sand at the beach.

Published: YesterdayFri 6 Dec 2024 at 6:39amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Child Health and Behaviourby Victor Petrovic, Georgia Roberts, Jade Toomey and Patrick Bell

Canberra has shortest emergency department stay in the country, but fails on other fronts

New data shows the average time patients spent being treated in ACT emergency departments has improved in the past financial year, but Canberra Health Services still failed to meet all but one of its emergency wait-time targets.

Canberra Hospital taxi near emergency department

Published: ThuThu 5 Dec 2024 at 9:06pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Emergency Careby Jade Toomey and James Vyver

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Trailblazing Australian modern artist Anne Dangar is at the centre of the National Gallery’s summer blockbuster exhibition

Over 300 pieces from Australian cubist Anne Dangar and pioneering impressionist Ethel Carrick are on display at the National Gallery of Australia.

Duration: 7 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Installation Artwith Emma Bickley

Women artists take centre stage at the National Gallery’s summer blockbuster exhibition

Over 300 pieces from pioneering impressionist Ethel Carrick and Australian cubist Anne Dangar are on display at the National Gallery of Australia.

Duration: 7 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Installation Artwith Emma Bickley

Gardening 7 December

Gardening guru Graham 'Willow' Williams answers your questions from 8.30am — 10am every Saturday on ABC Radio Canberra Saturday Breakfast.

Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes 52 seconds

Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Gardeningwith Emma Bickley and Graham Williams

Cancer free but not pain free, some women are being left in limbo for years

When Kate was diagnosed with an aggressive and advanced breast cancer her life became a flurry of hospital appointments and surgeries.

Young woman smiles in front of an ABC microphone with ABC Radio backdrops behind her

Duration: 16 minutes 8 seconds

Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Breast Cancerwith Georgia Stynes

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ACT government concedes it should have postponed MyWay+ rollout by at least a week

Speaking to Stateline, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr concedes the government should have waited several more days before rolling out a new public transport ticketing system that was plagued with problems as it went live.

Duration: 6 minutes 14 seconds

Source: ABC News

Underwater rugby players battle it out at the bottom of the pool

Underwater rugby is a full-contact sport with the aim to get the ball — which is full of salt water — into the other team's goal at the bottom of the pool.

Duration: 1 minute 5 seconds

Source: ABC News

Anthony Albanese speaks about the social media ban passed by Parliament

Anthony Albanese says tech giants have a responsibility to make sure their social media platforms are safe for young Australians.

Duration: 48 seconds

Source: ABC News

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to 7.30

Following a hectic day in parliament, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson.

Duration: 14 minutes 32 seconds

Source: 7.30

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A politician's refusal to wear a tie has prompted the question of their relevance

Newly-elected MLA Thomas Emerson caused some furore when he turned up to day one of the ACT's Legislative Assembly sans-tie, with the speaker warning of a "dramatic decline" of dress standards.

Duration: 40 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Fashionby Kate Midena

UFOs over Australia and the military's 'very real-world' concerns

Bill Chalker was one of the first civilians to access Australia's secret UFO files — but when the day finally came, there was one problem. They hadn't been declassified.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Historyby Danielle O'Neal and Piia Wirsu

'Rozalia was the sun': Mother of girl who died due to failings at Canberra Hospital slams those responsible

The ACT Coroner hands down his findings following an inquest into the 2022 death of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora, saying she was failed by staff at the Canberra Hospital.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Child Health and Behaviourby Victor Petrovic, Georgia Roberts, Jade Toomey and Patrick Bell

Canberra has shortest emergency department stay in the country, but fails on other fronts

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Emergency Careby Jade Toomey and James Vyver

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ABC Gives Hope

ABC Local Radio is proud to partner with Foodbank for our ABC Gives end of year appeal. For every $1 donated by you, Foodbank provides 2 meals to Australians doing it tough. Brighten your community and donate now.

Published: 4 Nov 2024Mon 4 Nov 2024 at 10:37pmSource: ABC Gives

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Published: 5 Apr 2023Wed 5 Apr 2023 at 5:25amSource: ABC CANBERRA

Hear every ball, all summer

Get ready for a huge summer of cricket, with ODI, T20 and Test cricket coverage, plus the men's and women's BBL. Join our expert commentary team including Jim Maxwell, Harsha Bhogle, Sunil Gavaskar and more.

Published: 21 Nov 2024Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 3:41amSource: Radio

Know your ABCs in an emergency

This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

Letters A, B and C in pink, yellow and blue with small infographics of people completing emergency safety tasks

Published: 26 Oct 2024Sat 26 Oct 2024 at 11:16pmSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

ACT Sport

Some sports aren't accessible to public school students. This program is trying to change that

This year's Paris Games was the worst performance from the Australian rowing team at the Olympics in decades, highlighting gaps in the sport's accessibility — but a new initiative set up in Canberra is hoping to change that.

Georgie sits on a rowing machine, rowing in her workout gear.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Rowing

This niche underwater sport faces an 'existential threat'

Underwater rugby is a contact sport played at depths of 3.5 to 5 metres. But as old swimming complexes are redeveloped, deep pools are becoming harder to find.

Underwater rugby players battle it out at the bottom of the pool

Duration: 1 minute 5 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Other Sports

'You wouldn't believe it's Australia': Climbing walls of ice in our own backyard

Ice climbing, introduced to Australia by migrants in the 1960s, is booming as extreme sport lovers seek higher thrills — but with such a short season, you have to book early.

Shards of ice are sent flying as a climber in orange summits the ice wall peak.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Winter Sports

Scott Boland and Indian stars denied pink-ball outing as rain washes out day 1 of PM's XI clash

The first day of the pink-ball tour game between the Prime Minister's XI and India is washed out, robbing Aussies and Indian stars of a chance for some much-needed practice ahead of the second Test in Adelaide.

A security guard wears a rain poncho at Manuka Oval with Prime Minister's XI displayed on the screen behind him.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

ACT News

Maverick 'Father of the House' Bob Katter reaches 50 years in politics

Never short of a soundbite, the MP has gone from country kid to Bjelke-Petersen-era Queensland, to federal parliament.

Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC North West QldTopic: Katter's Australian Party (KAP)by Meghan Dansie and Emily Dobson

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What this five-year-old's death tells us about the state of the ACT health system

Rozalia Spadafora's mother was holding back tears but she did not mince her words when she spoke about Canberra Health Services following the coronial inquest into her daughter's untimely death.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Healthcare Facilitiesby Georgia Roberts

analysis

A politician's refusal to wear a tie has prompted the question of their relevance

Newly-elected MLA Thomas Emerson caused some furore when he turned up to day one of the ACT's Legislative Assembly sans-tie, with the speaker warning of a "dramatic decline" of dress standards.

Duration: 40 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Fashionby Kate Midena

How much water do you really need to drink on a hot day?

With summer upon us and the potential for more extreme heatwaves, what's the best way to stay hydrated? And do cold drinks really cool us down?

A young woman wearing sunglasses outside finishes the last sip of a water bottle.

Source: ABC Health & WellbeingTopic: Diet and Nutritionby Kelly Wong and Rachel Rasker

National News

Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd

Marnus Labuschagne broke out of a lengthy slump as Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj both lost their cool at different points under the hot Adelaide sun on day two of the second Test.

Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne and Virat Kohli on day two of the second Test between Australia and India.

Published: 3h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 11:49amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricketby Chris De Silva and Simon Smale

Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote

South Korea's parliament has failed to pass a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he suddenly declared martial law on Tuesday night.

Picture of only one lawmaker sitting in parliament. All the other seats are empty.

Published: 52m agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 2:01pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: World Politicsby Kathleen Calderwood

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

A couple, aged in their 50s, have been rescued after their four-wheel drive was washed away in crocodile-infested floodwaters in north-west Queensland.

Published: 5h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 9:32amSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Floodsby Emily Dobson

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

Raygun: The Musical was set to debut in Sydney this evening at a venue on Oxford Street, in the city's inner east.

Published: 6h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:33amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Theatreby Aoife Hilton

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Gardening 7 December

Maverick 'Father of the House' Bob Katter reaches 50 years in politics

What this five-year-old's death tells us about the state of the ACT health system

A politician's refusal to wear a tie has prompted the question of their relevance

UFOs over Australia and the military's 'very real-world' concerns

'Rozalia was the sun': Mother of girl who died due to failings at Canberra Hospital slams those responsible

Canberra has shortest emergency department stay in the country, but fails on other fronts

Trailblazing Australian modern artist Anne Dangar is at the centre of the National Gallery’s summer blockbuster exhibition

Women artists take centre stage at the National Gallery’s summer blockbuster exhibition

Gardening 7 December

Cancer free but not pain free, some women are being left in limbo for years

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ACT government concedes it should have postponed MyWay+ rollout by at least a week

Underwater rugby players battle it out at the bottom of the pool

Anthony Albanese speaks about the social media ban passed by Parliament

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to 7.30

A politician's refusal to wear a tie has prompted the question of their relevance

UFOs over Australia and the military's 'very real-world' concerns

'Rozalia was the sun': Mother of girl who died due to failings at Canberra Hospital slams those responsible

Canberra has shortest emergency department stay in the country, but fails on other fronts

ABC Gives Hope

ABC Radio Canberra newsletter

Hear every ball, all summer

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Some sports aren't accessible to public school students. This program is trying to change that

This niche underwater sport faces an 'existential threat'

'You wouldn't believe it's Australia': Climbing walls of ice in our own backyard

Scott Boland and Indian stars denied pink-ball outing as rain washes out day 1 of PM's XI clash

Maverick 'Father of the House' Bob Katter reaches 50 years in politics

What this five-year-old's death tells us about the state of the ACT health system

A politician's refusal to wear a tie has prompted the question of their relevance

How much water do you really need to drink on a hot day?

Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd

Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

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