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Olympics schedule Day Two: Matildas and De Minaur in action as busy swimming schedule continues 28/07/2024

Australians will be competing in events including rowing, surfing and mountain biking on Day Two of the Games.

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Olympics schedule Day Two: Matildas and De Minaur in action as busy swimming schedule continues Australians will be competing in events including rowing, surfing, swimming and mountain biking on Day Two of the Games.

Australia's regional residents are being priced out of their homes 28/07/2024

Locals who have spent decades in some regional towns say they are getting priced out by sea changers and are having to move closer to the city to cut costs.

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Australia's regional residents are being priced out of their homes Cafe owner Phil Taylor spent 20 years in Byron Bay for its surf and vibrant lifestyle, but he's recently chosen to move closer to the city for a fraction of the price.

A complete guide to every event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games 27/07/2024

Are you planning to catch some of the Olympic Games today? See what time every Paris 2024 event will kick off here.

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A complete guide to every event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Are you planning to catch some of the Olympic Games? See what time every Paris 2024 event will kick off here.

Should heating and cooling be mandatory for rental homes? Here are the rules landlords have to follow 27/07/2024

In New South Wales, landlords and agents are required to make sure rental properties meet 7 minimum standards to be habitable. However, heating or cooling units are not specifically included.

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Should heating and cooling be mandatory for rental homes? Here are the rules landlords have to follow If you're a renter with no heating or air conditioning in your property, you might have asked your landlord to install one, only to be told no. So, what are the rules? And what are landlords obliged to provide? Here's a breakdown.

Live: First full day of Olympic competition in Paris features Australian swimming stars and Boomers 27/07/2024

: The first full day of competition at the Olympic Games kicks off in Paris with the swimming getting underway and the Boomers kicking off their basketball campaign.

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Live: First full day of Olympic competition in Paris features Australian swimming stars and Boomers The Paris Olympic Games are officially open with the swimming getting underway and the Boomers kicking off their basketball campaign on the first full day of competition. Follow live.

Surfer who lost leg in shark attack vows to get back in water 'in no time' 27/07/2024

On Tuesday morning, 23-year-old Kai McKenzie was surfing at North Shore Beach when he was attacked by the shark.

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Surfer who lost leg in shark attack vows to get back in water 'in no time' Kai McKenzie's talks about the "crazy attack" and thanks all the people who saved his life days after he lost a leg in a shark attack while he was surfing.

Which Olympic events are Australians competing in tonight? 26/07/2024

Here's what's on the schedule for Day One of the Paris Olympics.

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Which Olympic events are Australians competing in tonight? Australians will be competing in events including the basketball, diving, swimming, hockey, road cycling and canoe slalom on Day One of the Games.

Tiny homes, relocatables, caravans: This is how Aussies are getting creative when it comes to buying a home 26/07/2024

"The traditional model of landing a reasonably stable job and then you can afford to buy a home doesn't really work anymore because the price of housing has grown so quickly ahead of wages."

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Tiny homes, relocatables, caravans: This is how Aussies are getting creative when it comes to buying a home Would you live in a tiny home? What about a caravan on a farm stay? Here are the ways some Australians are getting a foot on the property ladder.

The biggest names and brightest international stars to watch at the Paris Olympics 26/07/2024

There are more than 10,000 of the world's best athletes competing at the Paris Olympics. Here's a very short list of the internationals you should keep your eyes on when the action gets underway.

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The biggest names and brightest international stars to watch at the Paris Olympics There are more than 10,000 of the world's best athletes competing at the Paris Olympics. Here's a very short list of the internationals you should keep your eyes on when the action gets underway.

A complete guide to every event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games 26/07/2024

Are you planning to catch some of the Olympic Games?

See what time every Paris 2024 event will kick off here.

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A complete guide to every event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Are you planning to catch some of the Olympic Games? See what time every Paris 2024 event will kick off here.

What are the best snacks and sleep strategies to stay up late for the Olympics? 26/07/2024

Australia's best athletes will test their strength, stamina, and endurance at the Olympics. So too, in a way, will those watching on from the couch in the dead of night.

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What are the best snacks and sleep strategies to stay up late for the Olympics? Australia's best athletes will test their strength, stamina, and endurance at the Olympics. So to, in a way, will those watching on from the couch in the dead of night.

Is it OK to leave your cat or dog alone overnight? 26/07/2024

Whether or not your pet will cope by themselves will depend on a few factors, but for those with the right temperament, there are things you can do to ensure your cat or dog remains safe and settled.

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Is it OK to leave your cat or dog alone overnight? Whether or not your pet will cope by themselves will depend on a few factors, but for those with the right temperament, there are things you can do to ensure your cat or dog remains safe and settled.

26/07/2024

The Aussies are kicking off their Olympic campaign with a journey down the Seine! Can't make it to a screen? Hear the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, live and ad free on ABC Radio from 3:05am AEST tomorrow ๐Ÿฅ‡

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ABC Radio's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is brought to you in conjunction with the Nine Network.

Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian fails to overturn ICAC's serious corruption conduct finding 26/07/2024

: Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has failed to overturn a finding of serious corrupt conduct against her, after challenging a report by the corruption watchdog in the state's highest civil court.

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Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian fails to overturn ICAC's serious corruption conduct finding The former premier has failed to overturn a finding of serious corrupt conduct after challenging a report by the corruption watchdog in the state's highest civil court.

How to stay across the Olympics on the ABC 26/07/2024

Over the next fortnight a whole lot of sport and pageantry will be coming out of Paris โ€” so there will be a lot to keep up with. Here's how to stay across what's happening at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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How to stay across the Olympics on the ABC The next fortnight will be packed with sport and pageantry. Here's how to keep up with all the latest updates.

An emergency fund protects you from life's unexpected events. Here's how much you should have saved 25/07/2024

An emergency fund is crucial for surviving the crises of life. But almost 20 per cent of Australians wouldn't be able to cover an unexpected expense worth $3,000.

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An emergency fund protects you from life's unexpected events. Here's how much you should have saved An emergency fund is crucial for surviving the crises of life. But almost 20 per cent of Australians wouldn't be able to cover an unexpected expense worth $3,000.

Tahnee grew up without her mother. She's determined to break the cycle for her own kids 25/07/2024

The Closing the Gap strategy set out to halve the rate of First Nations children in out-of-home care by 2031, but the numbers are still climbing.

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Tahnee grew up without her mother. She's determined to break the cycle for her own kids The Closing the Gap strategy set out to halve the rate of First Nations children in out-of-home care by 2031, but the numbers are still climbing.

'It's inevitable': Why global tech outages are the new normal โ€” and are likely to get worse 25/07/2024

Last week's tech outage โ€” the world's worst yet โ€” shocked many and exposed the underlying fragility of our digital networks, but for those working on the front lines of cybersecurity, it was merely a taste of things to come.

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'It's inevitable': Why global tech outages are the new normal โ€” and are likely to get worse The world's worst tech outage shocked many and exposed the underlying fragility of our networks, but for cybersecurity specialists it's merely a taste of things to come.

Off the Australian coast lies an underwater graveyard. Now, the maritime mystery has been solved 25/07/2024

Researchers have solved a maritime mystery spanning more than half a century, finally bringing closure to those left behind.

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Off the Australian coast lies an underwater graveyard. Now, the maritime mystery has been solved Researchers have solved a maritime mystery spanning more than half a century, finally bringing closure to those left behind.

What you need to know about the Matildas' Olympic run 25/07/2024

The Matildas are in for a tough group at the Olympics, facing off against some of the world's strongest teams. Here's a guide to who they're playing and when.

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What you need to know about the Matildas' Olympic run The Matildas are in for a tough group at the Olympics, facing off against some of the world's strongest teams. Here's a guide to who they're playing and when.

25/07/2024

The Tillies kick off their Olympic campaign v Germany tomorrow morning! ๐Ÿฅ‡ Can't make it to a screen? Hear it all, live and ad free on ABC Radio from 2:30 AM AEST.

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ABC Radio's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is brought to you in conjunction with the Nine Network.

Want to buy sustainable seafood? These tips can help 25/07/2024

Seafood provides an ideal package of nutrients, and there are ways to shop and eat it more sustainably.

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Want to buy sustainable seafood? These tips can help Seafood provides an ideal package of nutrients, and there are ways to shop and eat it more sustainably.

From 'back paddocks' to prime time, NRLW is tackling massive change head-on 25/07/2024

While it's a 10-team race in 2024, the league will grow again next year and those in the game know the players are ready for more.

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From 'back paddocks' to prime time, NRLW is tackling massive change head-on While it's a 10-team race in 2024, the league will grow again next year and those in the game know the players are ready for more.

Should heating and cooling be mandatory for rental homes? Here are the rules landlords have to follow 25/07/2024

If you're a renter with no heating or air conditioning in your property, you might have asked your landlord to install one, only to be told no. So, what are the rules? And what are landlords obliged to provide? Here's a breakdown.

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Should heating and cooling be mandatory for rental homes? Here are the rules landlords have to follow If you're a renter with no heating or air conditioning in your property, you might have asked your landlord to install one, only to be told no. So, what are the rules? And what are landlords obliged to provide? Here's a breakdown.

The legacy of a once lost shipwreck - ABC listen 24/07/2024

At the same time man first walked on the moon, a cargo ship carrying 26 souls sunk off the New South Wales coast.

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The legacy of a once lost shipwreck - ABC listen At the same time man first walked on the moon, a cargo ship carrying 26 souls sunk off the New South Wales coast.

Farmers vote for daylight saving to be cut back to four months 24/07/2024

Many people in regional Australia want an end to daylight saving, including those that passed a motion this week at the NSW Farmers Conference, and there is growing evidence to support them.

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Farmers vote for daylight saving to be cut back to four months Many people in regional Australia want an end to daylight saving, including those that passed a motion this week at the NSW Farmers Conference, and there is growing evidence to support them.

Avocados are likely to stay cheap for years, but farmers are getting smashed 24/07/2024

Once considered a luxury purchase, avocados have stayed relatively cheap throughout the cost-of-living crisis and are likely to stay that way.

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Avocados are likely to stay cheap for years, but farmers are getting smashed Once considered a luxury, avocados have stayed cheap throughout the cost-of-living crisis. But while consumers are cheering, farmers are looking to other markets to absorb an oncoming glut.

How I use 'sinking funds' to avoid bill shock 24/07/2024

Personally, I focus on quarterly utilities and larger bills like registration, roadside assistance, car maintenance and Christmas. I find it easy enough to save for smaller expenses over one or two pay periods rather than using my sinking funds.

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How I use 'sinking funds' to avoid bill shock Now I use sinking funds, I don't have to worry about forking out for large expenses in one go, writes Nataasha Torzsa.

Australiaโ€™s telcos are giving away free phones and gift vouchers, in last-minute bid to shift customers off 3G 24/07/2024

Telstra and Optus are offering free mobile phones to vulnerable Australians as they prepare to switch off the 3G network within weeks.

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Australiaโ€™s telcos are giving away free phones and gift vouchers, in last-minute bid to shift customers off 3G Telstra and Optus are offering free mobile phones to vulnerable Australians as they prepare to switch off the 3G network within weeks.

24/07/2024

Can't make it to a screen for the Olympics? Tune in to ABC Radio every night from Friday 26 July โ€“ Sunday 11 August from 6pm AEST for live and ad free coverage! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿฅ‡

๐Ÿ“ป Our all-star expert commentary team led by pre-eminent sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney will feature former Olympians and Matildas, as well as respected ABC broadcasters.

Please note: our broadcast will not be available on the ABC listen app, TV or ABC website, which will carry regular broadcasting during that time.

The ABC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games is brought to you in conjunction with the Nine Network.

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