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Some tiny locals on a quiet suburban street are taking part in a new initiative aimed to get them active and away from their devices. And it's proving that the power of play is the secret to its success.

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The Power of Play

Some tiny locals on a quiet suburban street are taking part in a new initiative aimed to get them active and away from their devices. And it's proving that the power of play is the secret to its success.

Everything You Missed On The Bachelor

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These Tassie Dads Are Making A Difference

Mother's Groups are a pretty standard thing for first-time mum's... for dad's though? That kind of support is a little harder to find. But it is slowly changing, thanks to a couple of Tassie Dads.

Are Shark Nets Really The Answer?

In 1937 shark nets were introduced on Aussie beaches to protect us from the apex predators. Nearly 85 years on a new documentary explores if we give shark control measures more credit than they are due.

Indigenous Nations And Names

We see them on road signs and street corners. From our towns and suburbs, to our rivers and mountains, many places are known by their Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island names. But do we really know what they mean and where they come from?

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Anti-Lockdown Protests

With rumours of another anti-lockdown protest tomorrow, the New South Wales Police Commissioner today put the city on notice. It all comes after last Saturday's astonishing anti-lockdown protest madness. Waleed has more on how they started.

The Red Cross Aged Care 'Buddy Program'

More than 300-thousand Aussies live in aged care homes and up to 40 per cent never receive visitors. The Red Cross is tackling the problem with a 'buddy program', aimed at reducing loneliness and social isolation.

Vaccination Targets Announced

After a national cabinet meeting, the government has announced the number of vaccinations needed for Australia to open up and live more freely, We chat to Professor Nancy Baxter about the news.

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Survey Reveals Millions Of Aussies Skipped Brushing Their Teeth During Lockdown

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Giddey To Begin NBA Career With Oklahoma

NBL rookie of the year Josh Giddey will play for the Oklahoma City Thunder after being taken at pick No.6 at the NBA Draft.

New South Wales Cases Drop But Premier Gladys Berejiklian Says They Could Rise Again

NSW has reported 170 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and at least 52 of those people were circulating in the community for all or part of their infectious period.

Queensland COVID-19 Case Rise 'Almost Inevitable' In The Coming Months

Queensland's chief health officer says it's "almost inevitable" that COVID-19 cases will rise in the state in coming months.

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The Power of Play

Some tiny locals on a quiet suburban street are taking part in a new initiative aimed to get them active and away from their devices. And it's proving that the power of play is the secret to its success.

Everything You Missed On The Bachelor

Love is patient, love is kind, love never shouts obscenities at random aircraft, or breaks wind on the red carpet. Yep, the love lessons were abundant in last night's premiere of The Bachelor, and so were the pilot puns!

These Tassie Dads Are Making A Difference

Mother's Groups are a pretty standard thing for first-time mum's... for dad's though? That kind of support is a little harder to find. But it is slowly changing, thanks to a couple of Tassie Dads.

Are Shark Nets Really The Answer?

In 1937 shark nets were introduced on Aussie beaches to protect us from the apex predators. Nearly 85 years on a new documentary explores if we give shark control measures more credit than they are due.

Indigenous Nations And Names

We see them on road signs and street corners. From our towns and suburbs, to our rivers and mountains, many places are known by their Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island names. But do we really know what they mean and where they come from?

Anti-Lockdown Protests

With rumours of another anti-lockdown protest tomorrow, the New South Wales Police Commissioner today put the city on notice. It all comes after last Saturday's astonishing anti-lockdown protest madness. Waleed has more on how they started.

The Red Cross Aged Care 'Buddy Program'

More than 300-thousand Aussies live in aged care homes and up to 40 per cent never receive visitors. The Red Cross is tackling the problem with a 'buddy program', aimed at reducing loneliness and social isolation.

Vaccination Targets Announced

After a national cabinet meeting, the government has announced the number of vaccinations needed for Australia to open up and live more freely, We chat to Professor Nancy Baxter about the news.

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Survey Reveals Millions Of Aussies Skipped Brushing Their Teeth During Lockdown

Listen up because there's breaking news in the world of dental hygiene. A survey by HCF Health Insurance has revealed that 2.7 million Australians say they skipped brushing their teeth during lockdown. Which is a lot consider

Giddey To Begin NBA Career With Oklahoma

NBL rookie of the year Josh Giddey will play for the Oklahoma City Thunder after being taken at pick No.6 at the NBA Draft.

New South Wales Cases Drop But Premier Gladys Berejiklian Says They Could Rise Again

NSW has reported 170 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and at least 52 of those people were circulating in the community for all or part of their infectious period.

Queensland COVID-19 Case Rise 'Almost Inevitable' In The Coming Months

Queensland's chief health officer says it's "almost inevitable" that COVID-19 cases will rise in the state in coming months.

London’s Newest Tourist Attraction Fails To Impress

The Marble Arch Mound opened in London on July 26, and first reports make it sound even less impressive than its name suggests.

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