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'A lofty white' has been named as colour of the year -- The colour of the year has been decided by the Pantone Colour Institute, which has described it as a "lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection".

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With a vote, Tasmania is on the way to ending greyhound racing -- Legislation that lays out the phased approach to ending greyhound racing in Tasmania has passed the state's lower house and will be debated in the upper house next week.

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US military says it killed four men in strike on suspected drug vessel - The US military says it has killed four men in a strike on a suspected drug vessel in international waters in the Eastern Pacific - Duration: 20 seconds - 20 - s

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Country Hour reporters join listeners in celebrating 80 years of broadcasting -- Outside broadcasts highlight how the Country Hour connects with the daily life of rural Australia.

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A lunchtime tradition people have been talking about for 80 years -- Australia's longest-running radio show is celebrating 80 years on air, and while so much has changed in farming and broadcasting, the core of The Country Hour remains the same. -- Duration: 6 minutes 39 seconds

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Why a veteran Tasmanian farmer and his family listen to Country Hour -- With the ABC's Country Hour celebrating eight decades on air, a 91-year-old Tasmanian farmer and his successor reflect on why they've been tuning in most days.

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Native trees poisoned along beach in exclusive township where homes sell for millions -- Six Australian native trees have been poisoned on public land along one of Queensland's most expensive and exclusive beachside streets.

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'Don't want to alarm': Territorians told to prep for blackouts over Christmas -- Territorians are being urged to prepare for the possibility of rolling blackouts over Christmas, after damaging winds from ex-Tropical Cyclone Fina forced the shutdown of the NT's main gas supply.

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The Country Hour's 80th anniversary — a documentary - Listen to how the Country Hour reported on agriculture over 80 years. Duration: 50 minutes 56 seconds - 50 - m

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Are you affected by the extreme heatwave sweeping through Australia? Tell us your story -- Extreme heat and bushfire warnings have been issued in several regions across the country. Share your story along with any videos or images you may have to help inform our weather coverage.

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The 10 best TV shows that kept us glued to our screens in 2025 -- From a send-up of Hollywood studios to a chilling depiction of violence and masculinity to an age-appropriate reality TV romance, these are our favourite TV shows of 2025.

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Child sexual abuse victims face anxious wait for redress via official scheme -- An independent audit of the National Redress Scheme has found wait times are increasing and causing significant distress to survivors of child sexual abuse.

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People with disability 'blossom like a flower' on community radio -- A community radio station in Alice Springs is becoming a breeding ground for new, diverse voices by giving people with disability a platform to broadcast.

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Learning about inclusion through sport - A Melbourne high school running a sporting program giving its students perspective about life for those living with disabilities. Duration: 2 minutes 44 seconds - 2 - m - 44 - s

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First community-designed, culture-first home arrives in Tennant Creek -- A one-of-a-kind home, designed with the input of Tennant Creek families, has rolled up the Stuart Highway from Adelaide on a convoy of trucks. It is part of a new initiative aiming to transform housing in remote First Nations communities.

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A home-made gun, a cult, and the assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe - As the longest serving prime minister in Japan's history, Shinzo Abe deserved a relaxing retirement. Instead, he was out on the campaign trail for a colleague when an assassin's bullet struck. Duration: 20 minutes 12 seconds - 20 - m

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When England won an Ashes by 675 runs to crowd's 'horror and amazement' -- Australia's Ashes domination in Brisbane is almost total, with England winless at the Gabba since 1986. It wasn't always like this though, with the first visit to Brisbane resulting in the heaviest defeat in cricket history.

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