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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

Published: 57m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 5:47amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Other Sportsby Lottie Twyford

'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.

An ice climber carefully strikes the wall of ice with his ice axe.

Published: 10h agoSat 30 Nov 2024 at 8:06pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Winter Sportsby James Tugwell and Jack Fisher

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.

Published: 22h agoSat 30 Nov 2024 at 8:09amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

Saturday Gardening 30 Nov

Saturday Gardening 30 November

Emma Bickley sitting on the edge of a garden bed, with early morning sunshine behind her.

Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 17 seconds

Published: YesterdaySat 30 Nov 2024 at 1:28amSource: ListenTopic: Gardeningwith Emma Bickley and Graham Williams

Female physiotherapists experiencing gender-based harassment in male-dominated industry

Multiple female physiotherapists say they've experienced gender-based harassment while working for male sporting teams, often being the only woman in the change rooms.

A woman holding the outstretched arm of a skeleton.

Duration: 29 seconds

Published: FriFri 29 Nov 2024 at 8:59pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Gender Discriminationby Anthea Beveridge Anthea Beveridge

Canberra public servant found guilty of sexually assaulting colleague after Christmas party

The first jury to deliver a majority verdict in the ACT convicts a 30-year-old Canberra public servant of sexually assaulting a colleague after a Christmas party.

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Published: FriFri 29 Nov 2024 at 5:28amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Elizabeth Byrne

'Sick in the guts': Cbus chair Wayne Swan apologises over thousands of delayed death and disability payouts

Cbus chair Wayne Swan again apologises to the super fund's members over delays in death and disability payments that are now the subject of legal action by the corporate regulator.

Published: FriFri 29 Nov 2024 at 3:00amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Superannuationby Daniel Ziffer

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Finding your place on stage

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Duration: 2 minutes 42 seconds

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Sue Read from Life Unlimited speaks on Afternoons on rest and renewal ahead of Christmas holidays.

Why we need to rest ahead of these Christmas holidays.

Sue Read, founder and Director of Life Unlimited Psychology.

Duration: 14 minutes 39 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Leisure

Award-winning Champions for accessibility in Canberra

The Annual Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards on Friday honoured those making Canberra more inclusive place for people living with disability. Mornings Georgia Stynes got to speak to some of the recipients.

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Duration: 20 minutes 55 seconds

Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Two things you can do to prepare for the emergency season right now

Summer in the capital region comes with increased risk of severe storms, bushfires and heatwaves. So how prepared are you? Do you have an emergency kit?

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Duration: 15 minutes 21 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Fireswith Georgia Stynes

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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

Frantic last sitting day of parliament for the year

The parliament has all-but finished for the year after a last-minute rush to plough through as many as 40 pieces of legislation in one day.

Duration: 6 minutes 28 seconds

Source: 7.30

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

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

Female physiotherapists experiencing gender-based harassment in male-dominated industry

Multiple female physiotherapists say they've experienced gender-based harassment while working for male sporting teams, often being the only woman in the change rooms.

Duration: 29 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Gender Discriminationby Anthea Beveridge Anthea Beveridge

Canberra public servant found guilty of sexually assaulting colleague after Christmas party

The first jury to deliver a majority verdict in the ACT convicts a 30-year-old Canberra public servant of sexually assaulting a colleague after a Christmas party.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Elizabeth Byrne

'You have to be brave to do it': The best political cartoons of 2024

Upon being named the 2024 Political Cartoonist of the Year, Megan Herbert demanded a recount.

A politician cartoon showing dinosaurs arguing about nuclear and gas power.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: News and Magazine Publishing Industryby Emmy Groves

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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.

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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.

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.

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

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

Female physiotherapists experiencing gender-based harassment in male-dominated industry

Multiple female physiotherapists say they've experienced gender-based harassment while working for male sporting teams, often being the only woman in the change rooms.

Duration: 29 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Gender Discrimination

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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 NewsTopic: Sport

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.

Duration: 1 minute 5 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Other Sportsby Lottie Twyford

'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.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Winter Sportsby James Tugwell and Jack Fisher

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

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

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Matthews leads Renegades to WBBL title in rain-affected MCG final against Heat

West Indies star Hayley Matthews fires with bat and ball against Brisbane Heat at the MCG, powering the Melbourne Renegades to their maiden WBBL title.

Melbourne Renegades players celebrate in a group as Laura Harris walks off

Published: 36m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 6:08amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Women’s Big Bash League

Ian Redpath, stoic Australian Test opener and hall of fame member, dies aged 83

Ian Redpath, the unflappable opener of 66 Tests and member of the Australian cricket hall of fame, dies aged 83.

A man picture in front of a video screen that reads "Ian Redpath"

Published: 1m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 6:43amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

Trump singles out loyalist Kash Patel to lead FBI

The incoming president has picked a long-term ally who has previously pledged to "shut down" the US federal intelligence agency.

An Indian/South Asian man with black facial hair speaks onstage wearing a light suit jacket with American flags behind him

Published: 54m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 5:50amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Security Intelligence

Tourists who became lost on bushwalk found by helicopter in major search operation

Two tourists who became lost while hiking at Cape Hillsborough National Park in north Queensland have been found during a large-scale search.

A rescue crewman looking out of a helicopter over a mountain.

Published: 51m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 5:53amSource: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Aaron Kelly

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This niche underwater sport faces an 'existential threat'

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

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Female physiotherapists experiencing gender-based harassment in male-dominated industry

Canberra public servant found guilty of sexually assaulting colleague after Christmas party

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Award-winning Champions for accessibility in Canberra

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

Anthony Albanese speaks about the social media ban passed by Parliament

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Frantic last sitting day of parliament for the year

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

Female physiotherapists experiencing gender-based harassment in male-dominated industry

Canberra public servant found guilty of sexually assaulting colleague after Christmas party

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Hear every ball, all summer

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

Female physiotherapists experiencing gender-based harassment in male-dominated industry

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

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

Matthews leads Renegades to WBBL title in rain-affected MCG final against Heat

Ian Redpath, stoic Australian Test opener and hall of fame member, dies aged 83

Trump singles out loyalist Kash Patel to lead FBI

Tourists who became lost on bushwalk found by helicopter in major search operation

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