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Forensic science discovery suggests bacteria could help convict sex offenders without DNA

Ruby Dixon says it's the pervasiveness of sexual assault that drives her to find new ways of gathering evidence to hold perpetrators accountable.

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City of Melbourne's Urban Forest project still attracting weekly love letters to trees

More than a decade ago, every council-owned tree in Melbourne was given an email address. It was a way to keep on top of maintenance, but it soon took a more romantic turn.

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At Magnolia's Art Class, participants draw in the nude and embrace 'body neutrality'

At a former strip club in Kings Cross, Magnolia's Art Class encourages participants to drop their robes and take out their sketch pads.

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Army of volunteers credited for stepping up as Melbourne food relief service reports doubling of demand

Demand for a twice-weekly free community meal program has almost doubled in a year as residents across Melbourne's bayside suburbs feel the pinch.

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Scientists say WA government's prescribed burns targets have no scientific basis

A forum hears the WA government's approach to fire management is outdated, with concerns about the medical and environmental harm caused by prescribed burning techniques.

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It's not just Joe Biden. These Australians are still working in their 70s with no plan to retire

From running a restaurant to giving dogs a haircut, some Australians share the US president's enthusiasm for work in later life.

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ABC Brisbane presenter Loretta Ryan marks 40 years in radio broadcasting

The ABC Radio Breakfast host has walked a path of compassion and integrity in an industry known for anything but that. Here's a look inside her 40-year career in radio

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Prison staff downgraded suicide risk of 19yo Stanley Inman Jr prior to death, inquest hears

Stanley Inman Jr's family members say they tried to tell the jail they were concerned for his mental health but there were no effective processes for them to do so.

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Funeral home owners navigate trauma, grief to focus on 'beautiful' reward of families' closure

From mediating family feuds to protecting themselves from the trauma of tragic deaths, these funeral directors lift the curtain on what it's like doing their "emotional" jobs.

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ABC's Tracey Holmes on being the first woman to host Grandstand, how far women in sport have come and how far still to go

Broadcaster Tracey Holmes reflects on being the first woman to host the iconic ABC radio program Grandstand, her 34-year career, how far women in sport have come and how far there is still to go.

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Curtin University researchers say back pain treatment trial gives hope to millions

A Perth man says his debilitating back pain is nearly gone after participating in a cognitive functional therapy trial that focused on regaining natural movement rather than moving in protective ways.

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Delays add up to two years on Snowy Hydro 2.0 build

It could take until the end of the decade for work on Snowy Hydro 2.0 to be completed, due to equipment delays and soaring costs.

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Authorities to remove child exploitation material from Cocos (Keeling) Islands .cc domain

Commonwealth authorities pledge to take action to stop the internet domain .cc, assigned to a remote Australian territory in the 1980s and now being used for child exploitation material.

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Families speak at Perth inquiry hearings into missing, murdered First Nations women and children

Relatives relive the trauma of losing their loved ones as they share their stories at a public hearing for an inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women and children. Warning: This story contains images and names of Indigenous people who have died.

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'No birds' car rental branding under fire over 'sexist stereotyping' of women

A Perth and Sydney car hire company's slogan dating back to the 1960s referring to women as "birds" is being criticised as a "sexist slur" and no longer appropriate.

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Guided weapons to be game changer for country: Marles

The federal government has committed more than $4 billion for long-range and precision missiles after a major defence review said the military needed a revamp.

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Dads in the Rough provides social support and some golf for dads in Perth

A mental health golf group for dad's struggling to find a space to about their experiences during and after the birth of their first child is helping to reduce depression and anxiety in Perth.

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Sydney father and son become world champions in controversial sport of rock stacking

Combining art and skill, the sport of rock stacking is gaining popularity around the globe, with the world championships held in the US earlier this month. But not everyone is a fan.

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Singing is healing for Richard Haeata, who is refusing to let dementia take the joy of music

For the past seven years Richard TeRito Haeata has performed a powerful Maori hymn with a choir at the Dawn Service in Sydney's Martin Place. But a diagnosis almost stopped him from singing for good.

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Perth, Peel targets for infill development fall short with cost and red tape blamed

Planners and developers say that difficulties in getting approvals, the higher cost of building apartments, community opposition, and a lack of support from government feed into why Perth keeps sprawling rather than densifying.

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WestCycle launches campaign to encourage greater female participation rates for cycling in WA

A new campaign by WA's peak cycling group aims to address the barriers to getting young women involved in cycling.

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Car strikes, bad diets and tree falls are killing Sydney's ibises and WIRES wants your help

Animal rescue group WIRES is trying to recruit more people to volunteer and help a bird that has become an icon of the city since its introduction in the 1970s.

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Family searches for taxi driver who helped mother give birth before revealing incredible connection

The remarkable story of Ish Kaba's birth in the back of a taxi has been retold in his family many times. Now they're sharing it publicly to search for a key player who they never saw again.

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Australian government ‘concerned’ by potential Pentagon leak; cold-weather snap hits south-east – as it happened

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Deal between Viva Energy and Peregrine's OTR: What does it mean for the future of servos?

A proposed billion-dollar deal has been announced that will potentially see hundreds of service stations across the country fall under one banner. So what is the deal, and what does it mean?

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