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The British pound is becoming cheaper — what does it mean for Australia's economy?

With the UK government fighting off fears of a recession, the British pound tumbled against the US dollar this week. Here's why stock markets are concerned and what it means for Australia.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Business, Economics and Finance

UN calls out Australia for climate inaction

A landmark decision by the UN has set an international precedent, when it ruled that Australia's government violated the rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing to act on climate change.

Duration: 30 minutes

Source: triple jTopic: Human Rights

Why are stay-at-home girlfriends a thing in 2022?

They call themselves 'stay-at-home girlfriends' and they're being mocked, derided and cautioned online. But why?

Source: ABC EverydayTopic: Relationships

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Chanel avoids going to the doctor, dentist and fresh food to cover her rent

When Adelaide student Chanel Trezise moved from regional SA to the CBD for her studies, she didn't ever imagine forgoing medical appointments or fresh food to keep a roof over her head.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Rental Housing

Iggy Pop made magic happen on Lust For Life, thanks in part to David Bowie

In 1977, Iggy Pop was having a creative re-birth. He'd recently accompanied David Bowie on tour and it meant revealing more experimental projects in the future.

Source: Double JTopic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)

Why Abram refused to feel hate after his family was murdered

The 97-year-old escaped death on many occasions. Once liberated from a concentration camp, he chose to live his life filled with hope. 

Source: ABC RNTopic: History

Take 5 With Zan Rowe – Series 1 Keith Urban

Zan Rowe joins Keith Urban in Nashville for a story of never giving up as well as curiosity and creativity filtered through the playlist of an artist with profoundly eclectic taste.

Duration: 26 minutes 41 seconds

Source: iviewTopic: MUSIC

Tips for tired parents struggling to get their kids to sleep

A recent review of sleep interventions has laid out what's most likely to help little ones snooze without too much fuss.

Duration: 8 minutes 59 seconds

Source: ABC Radio NationalTopic: Sleep

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Celebrating 90 years of the ABC

Should seatbelts be mandatory?

This is what the Australian public thought in 1971 about new laws making it compulsory to wear a seatbelt while driving.
Duration: 2 minutes 13 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Travel Health and Safety

Siamese kittens playing

Footage from 1961 of Siamese kittens playing indoors, with the unexpected appearance of a puppet.
Duration: 2 minutes 9 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Animals

Philosopher Val Plumwood recounts near death encounter with crocodile

In 1985, Australian philosopher Val Plumwood was attacked by a crocodile while canoeing through Kakadu National Park. Here, she recounts the attack and reflects on animal behaviour.
Duration: 14 minutes 43 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Animal Behaviour

Who are you barracking for at the 1965 VFL Grand Final?

It was supposed to be the greatest grand final ever. The ABC's John Penlington reported on the day the Saints didn't quite go marching in.
Duration: 4 minutes 13 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

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