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With a little planning and preparation, you can survive Christmas without breaking the bank.Get the latest from ABC Life...
15/11/2025

With a little planning and preparation, you can survive Christmas without breaking the bank.

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Australians estimate Christmas costs them about $800 a year, on average, but planning ahead can reduce the financial burden.

No expensive green fees at this little country golf club, where members are "like family".  | ABC Wimmera
15/11/2025

No expensive green fees at this little country golf club, where members are "like family". | ABC Wimmera

The only flashy thing at this golf club in regional Victoria is the community spirit, but it is enough for them to thrive.

Swimmers and snorkellers in SA's south east are happy that a pristine chain of ponds is open once again. | ABC South Eas...
15/11/2025

Swimmers and snorkellers in SA's south east are happy that a pristine chain of ponds is open once again. | ABC South East SA

A date is set for snorkellers to return Ewens Ponds on South Australia's Limestone Coast, after low water flows caused its closure to the public.

Expert tips on growing your own herbs and edible plants to save money at the supermarket.Get the latest from ABC Lifesty...
14/11/2025

Expert tips on growing your own herbs and edible plants to save money at the supermarket.

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Fresh herbs can be expensive at the supermarket, but many perennial varieties are cheap and easy to grow at home.

14/11/2025

Jelena Dokic is fed up with people talking about her weight and appearance.

The former tennis star isn't afraid to stand up to body-shaming trolls online and says the best way anyone can beat their bully is by speaking up.

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Things to considering before buying an electric bike or scooter for your child or teen.Get the latest from ABC Lifestyle...
14/11/2025

Things to considering before buying an electric bike or scooter for your child or teen.

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E-bikes and e-scooters might sound like an exciting gift for a teenager or child, but experts say there are several things to consider before buying one.

The end-of-year period can be especially challenging for those going through a break-up, as it's an emotionally charged ...
13/11/2025

The end-of-year period can be especially challenging for those going through a break-up, as it's an emotionally charged time. A relationships counsellor shares how to best support those affected.

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The end-of-year period can be especially challenging for those going through a break-up, as it's an emotionally charged time. A relationships counsellor shares how to best support those affected.

When and where can I see the aurora?Get the news that matters to you straight from the source. Download the ABC NEWS app...
12/11/2025

When and where can I see the aurora?

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The skies lit up overnight with a spectacular light show by the aurora australis. But as the two-year solar peak period ends, tonight may be your last chance to see the southern lights for a while.

Whether it's a balcony or a verandah you might have found your outdoor space grubbier than you expected after the cooler...
12/11/2025

Whether it's a balcony or a verandah you might have found your outdoor space grubbier than you expected after the cooler months. Two experts share the quick and easy ways to get your outdoor areas up to scratch.

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Whether it's a balcony or a verandah you might have found your outdoor space grubbier than you expected after the cooler months. Two experts share the quick and easy ways to get your outdoor areas up to scratch.

Unlike extroverts or introverts, otroverts don't look outward or retreat inward to be energised.Get the latest from ABC ...
12/11/2025

Unlike extroverts or introverts, otroverts don't look outward or retreat inward to be energised.

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Unlike extroverts or introverts, otroverts don't look outward or retreat inward to be energised.

From death masks in Ancient Egypt to the Archibald Prize, humans have been capturing faces in art forever. So, does our ...
12/11/2025

From death masks in Ancient Egypt to the Archibald Prize, humans have been capturing faces in art forever. So, does our current fascination with self-documentation count as art?

Art History professor Robert Wellington is also a judge on the new ABC iview show, Portrait Artist of the Year. He says a selfie is “absolutely” a portrait:

"Not only are we taking photographs, we're manipulating them, using filters, changing the colour or the light; we can do all sorts of things to have a creative input to how those portraits might look," he says.

"I think that there is something in the selfie that has, dare I say, democratised art making."

But what do you think?

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Portrait Artist of the Year – Stream now on ABC iview

After breaking her back at 19 Katherine's community made sure she knew how special she was. Wheelchair basketball brough...
12/11/2025

After breaking her back at 19 Katherine's community made sure she knew how special she was. Wheelchair basketball brought her back to earth and made her life "truly amazing".

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After breaking her back at 19 Katherine's community made sure she knew how special she was. Wheelchair basketball brought her back to earth and made her life "truly amazing".

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