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'Populist' and a 'betrayal': Leading gas expert lets rip on Dutton plan
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politics
At the absolutely crucial moment, something happened to both leaders
Source: 7.30Topic: Federal Government
All eyes on Brisbane as Labor, Liberal and Greens campaigns converge
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Elections
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Live: Albanese on the offensive in Dutton's electorate, selling Medicare record
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will embark on their first full day of campaigning on Saturday, ahead of a federal election called for May 3.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Federal Elections
WA electoral commissioner takes unplanned leave amid poll issues
Robert Kennedy is on unplanned leave as vote counting continues in the state election — a poll marred by logistical issues — but his absence is not expected to affect the ongoing tally.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Government
Solar panels piling up as Queensland recycling plant delayed
A central Queensland facility stockpiling solar panels says its materials recovery site will not be operational until 2026. It comes as experts call for greater regulation to support the emerging sector.
Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Recycling and Waste Management
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Police remain tight-lipped after bundles of cash wash up on beach
Investigators have confirmed the discovery on the NSW south coast but are sharing few other details. The ABC understands several people were at the beach at the time, including a boat close to shore.
Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Crime
Festival Plaza skyscraper shows 'lack of vision' for Adelaide's Riverbank
Adelaide's Festival Plaza is being lost to commercial interests, critics of a proposed skyscraper say, amid calls for a rethink about how the Riverbank precinct is being developed.
Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Urban Development and Planning
Australia's chocolate consumption declines for the first time in years
Australians are eating more red meat and poultry while cutting back on sweet treats, according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Diet and Nutrition
Hunting for elusive crickets
On Tasman Island, there's an elusive insect not many people have seen. But Amanda Thompson has spotted it — and she's pretty excited.
Duration: 3 minutes 14 seconds
Source: ABC Radio HobartTopic: Insects and Arachnids
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Federal election 2025
Experts poke holes in Peter Dutton's gas plan, saying 'the horse has bolted'
Experts say the time to establish a gas reservation policy has passed, and plans to bring more gas online are years away and will fail to provide immediate relief to power prices.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Energy Policy
The race is on: Election campaign to be fought on cost of living, energy
After the prime minister's dawn visit to Government House, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton's five-week race to convince voters they should lead the country is officially underway.
Duration: 7 minutes 56 seconds
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Elections
Moments in History
Historic tuna boat delivers much-needed water to thirsty island sheep
After pioneering tuna fishing in Port Lincoln more than 70 years ago, the Tacoma has just delivered water to a parched sheep farm on an island off the Eyre Peninsula.
Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Droughts
The little town that has embraced its name turns 150
This year the small north-west town of Penguin celebrates its 150th anniversary. What started as a settlement trading timber and potatoes by sea has turned into a bustling tourist town.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: History
Untold stories about flying doctors' early days revealed
The Royal Flying Doctor Service hopes an exhibition in Broken Hill will keep the organisation alive and draw more tourists to the outback city.
Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Doctors and Medical Professionals
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