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Gaining the upper hand in arm wrestling
How strong are you? Are you strong enough to go elbow to elbow with some of the country’s best arm wrestlers?The Australian Arm Wrestling Foundation is having a national competition this weekend, so...
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Peanut butter is forever
The delicious spread of the nutty variety that is peanut butter has become the gift that keeps on giving. Thanks to the miracles of science, the snack can now be turned into diamonds.Yes, you read that...
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Fairytale science fiction: Rosetta sends lander to comet
You know you're a big deal when you get a Google doodle.Today, the European Space Agency has that AND probably one heck of a headache after all the celebrations.Early this morning Queensland time,...
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Sustainable houses with Josh Byrne
ABC Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne is currently working his way around the country for a video project called 'Josh's House', investigating sustainable housing projects.Episode three features...
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Animal safety during Bush Fire season
Images from devastating bushfires are pretty hard to forget, but still the image of Sam the Koala drinking from a water bottle and holding the hand of fire fighter David Tree in Victoria in 2009 –...
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Is there meaning in dreams?
I had a really strange dream last night.Joan rivers borrowed my phone, then tried to push me into a creek. When I wouldn't fall in, she jumped in so that she could drown my phone in her pocket!What...
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Beautiful butterflies
When was the last time you saw a butterfly flutter by? If you've been on the Gold Coast recently, chances are you saw quite a few.There's been quite an influx of them in the last few days.Dr Don Sands...
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Why do we get hay fever?
When someone hands you a bunch of flowers, do you quake with fear?Are your eyes so watery, you carry tissues with you wherever you go?Are people around you tired of saying ‘bless you’ all the time? No...
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Hailey Calvert to strike a chord at Woodford Folk Festival
Bertie Blackman, Kate Miller-Heidke, The Cat Empire and the Violet Femms are just a few big names performing at this year's Woodford Folk Festival. Among the hoard of talented artists will be Hailey...
View ArticleSandi Rogers, November 18 2014
They say to use your head, but what could your head be telling you about your health?Sandi Rogers, CEO of the National College of Traditional Medicine, talks about scalp health, which she says is...
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The perils of fly-in fly-out work
It’s a familiar lifestyle for many Queenslanders, living the fifo life.Fly in and Fly out work maybe common here in regional Queensland, but it can be tiring, unpredictable and lonely.And people are...
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Shannon Lush November 25th, 2014
For her final appearance of 2014, Shannon Lush shares her tips on being frugal and enjoying a Christmas that's a bit friendlier on the wallet. She also takes us through her bathroom cleaning routine,...
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Checkmate; world chess champion no rookie
It may be one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people around the globe, but when it comes to chess, there's a world of difference between professional and recreational matches....
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Ben Elton on books, TV, musicals and Q&A
The tagline alone was enough to grab my attention:If you had one chance to change history... where would you go? What would you do? Who would you kill?The premise that the main character has travelled...
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Cooking up a storm with The Lantern Project
As we get older, one of the simple pleasures in life can be enjoying good food. If you're in an aged care home however, you don't always have the opportunity to do that.According to The Lantern Project...
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Less bingo and more tea; a personal look at aged care.
You can't weigh in on the aged care discussion, without hearing what the residents of these homes think of the facilities themselves.Mary O'Sullivan has been in aged care in regional Queensland for...
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Aged care: finances
Once the difficult decision about moving a family member into a home has been made, one of the most confusing aspects is the finance.What happens to pensions?Should we sell the family home?How do you...
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Aged care: food, joy and Maggie Beer
It's tough to beat walking through your front door, to be met by the smell of your favourite meal being lovingly prepared for dinner.Safe to say that's not the scent you experience when you walk into...
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Aged care: canine companions
One of the major drawbacks of going into an aged care home is not being able to take your pets with youAnd it's a shame because we all know the benefits an animal companion can bring.Fortunately, the...
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Trekking the globe for tasty treats with Maeve O'Meara
It's no secret that food and travel are two things that go hand in hand, but with that comes a frequently asked question: where in the world can we find the best cuisine?It's something that Maeve...
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Horses in Australia
We often refer to dogs as man's best friend, but there's another animal that should at least get a look in for the role.According to author Nicolas Brasch, "there is no beast more majestic on earth...
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Lucky number 24; Glendyne graduation breaks records
These past few weeks students from all over Queensland have been celebrating the end of their school careers.But for one high school just outside of Hervey Bay, this year's graduation is extra...
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Sad reality of being a woman in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Every now and then, you come across a story which reminds you just how lucky we are to be living here in Australia. The following story is one of those.Being a woman in the Democratic Republic of the...
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Countdown to takeoff: Mars One
The Mars One project pushes ahead with its recruitment, from all over this third rock from the sun.The next round of interviews are about to begin with just over 600 people still in the running. Gunnar...
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Cholesterol explained with Sandi Rogers
If you're confused about cholesterol and what you should or shouldn't eat, or if you should or shouldn't take cholesterol lowing drugs, then you're not alone.Sandi Rogers is the CEO of the national...
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Christmas music with Lee Kernaghan
Do you have Christmas songs you love singing or hearing?Are there some you can't stand?A survey arrived in my inbox this week, it tells me 44% of Australians pick Silent Night as number 1.But QLD is a...
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Summer reading and Christmas singing
Summer is here and the best companion for lounging about in the backyard or at the beach is a great summer read.The best of these will be featured on the book club tonight on ABC TV.Jennifer Byrne is...
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Radio of the past: serials
The afternoon program on Thursday December 4th is all the result of listener requests: those topics you wanted us to talk about for our penultimate afternoon show.The suggestion was made to take a look...
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Affordable Art.
(Photo; ABC news)Have you ever wanted to have fabulous art on your walls, but thought that was only for the really wealthy?You might be surprised to learn that the government has warehouses full of art...
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