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Dutton calls for production line submarine

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Australia needs to be frank about the threat of China in the region, following military drills near Taiwan.

AAP · Aug 10, 2022

Meet the women with a shared love of classic Chevy cars

From life as a hearse to appearing in a blockbuster movie, Chevrolet Club members Bec Harding and Valda Moore enjoy nothing more than sharing the colourful histories of their cars to fellow enthusiasts.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022

South Australian Labor to return $125k donation from CFMEU after alleged vandalism of cars

The South Australian Labor Party will return a $125,000 donation from the construction union after several vehicles belonging to staff from Master Builders Association were allegedly vandalised, which the union has denied any involvement.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022

What is a 'void' and how did it bring Brisbane's CBD to a standstill?

The Brisbane CBD was shut down yesterday "out of an abundance of caution", but experts agree it's not every day a hole appears unexpectedly beneath a busy city street. Here's what we know about the "void" and the chance of another one appearing in the future.

ABC News · Aug 3, 2022

Brush turkeys are spreading across Sydney but how the bird crossed the harbour is a mystery

The flight-challenged birds are reclaiming Sydney's inner-city and southern suburbs but while researchers say it's a rare success story, not everyone has welcomed them back.

ABC News · Aug 2, 2022

ASIO monitored Lynn Arnold before he was premier, but he doesn't know when they stopped

While Lynn Arnold was in lockdown the former SA premier decided to while away time by investigating how far the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation kept tabs on him for decades.

ABC News · Aug 1, 2022

Spirit of SA art exhibition showcases state's people, places and icons to support children with cancer

Producing 42 paintings of prominent people, places and objects in about 30 weeks sounds like a considerable challenge — but when it was put to artist Mark Lobert, he didn't hesitate to get on board.

ABC News · Jul 31, 2022

Advocates say two-wheeled EVs a cheaper, greener option to de-carbonise transport

In the push to decarbonise our economy, much has been made of the need to transition to electric cars. But advocates say there's a much cheaper and greener EV to consider.

ABC News · Jul 30, 2022

America's Cup-winning skipper sets sights on 250kph wind-powered record in SA outback

As an America's Cup champion, Glenn Ashby has previously breezed his way to victory. Now, he’s about to embark on another wind-powered endeavour — but he's switching from saltwater to a salt lake in South Australia's outback.

ABC News · Jul 28, 2022

Victoria University nursing students face unpaid placements of up to 12 weeks to complete degree

Nursing students must complete 800 placement hours, which can mean turning down part-time paid work for sometimes up to 12 weeks.

ABC News · Jul 26, 2022