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Every summer, Victoria faces the threat of bushfires. Track the bushfire season's events here.
Whether you are a performance poet, a serious actor or someone who just likes to get up on stage and give it a go, we are looking for you.
ABC Grandstand's home of the AFL competition with the latests comments from our experienced broadcasters.
As an author, columnist, mother of three, pug owner and freelance wife, Susan Maushart has developed a keen interest in why people make the choices they do.
Join the ABC's Ali Moore for an hour of in-depth discussion on every topic under the sun. We gather together guests from every walk of life to explore the big issues facing Australia, and the small, significant ones facing every one of us. Whether it's a superstar of the enteratinment world or someone just like you, you'll hear their inspiring stories, and gain surprising insights into their lives
All things rail. Your host is former Deputy Prime Minister and train enthusiast Tim Fischer.
This is the home of sketch comedy, mockumentary, narrative comedy,
and more...No joke is too weird, no sketch too odd.
The ABC Fiction Award is presented annually to the winner of a nationwide competition held by ABC Books, with the support of ABC Local Radio and ABC Television.
The 2020 summit follows Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's announcement in early February that he would convene 1000 of Australia's "best and brightest brains" to help to develop a long term strategy for the country's future
The apology in Federal Parliament to the Stolen Generations of Australia is expected to become a defining moment in the nation's history. Crowds gathered across the country to mark the occasion with tears, cheers and emotional displays of relief, happiness and in some cases, anger.
The Nightwatchmen bring you the latest on the Test matches between Australia and the West Indies
We're proud of the music we play. It's a unique mix of contemporary adult album tracks, pop, blues and roots from Australia and around the world..
See Melbourne's underside, its glitzy side and its foodie side with three downloadable walking tours of the city.
Homeless and marginalised people from across the world have converged on Melbourne to show that sport can change lives (interactive map)
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ABC Melbourne
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Join performer Tracy Bartram as she delves into the life of her father Ted, a flawed but remarkable man.
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Reporter: Tracy Bartram, Simon Brown, Steve Kyte
ABC Melbourne
First published: Tuesday, December 02, 2008
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Melbourne's new Lord Mayor has divided opinion with his plan to reopen Swanston St to private traffic.
The pest Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN), has been discovered at Thorpdale in Gippsland. It's discovery, just over six weeks ago has lead to a trade standstill for the region. Farmers are eagerly awaiting to hear if they'll be able to sell their crops this summer. The region, 140k's south east of Melbourne, produces on average 70,000 tonnes of spuds each year, with ninety per cent of the harvest going interstate. But while the region remains in quarintine, no potato can cross the border, leaving farmers and their families in the unknown...
Australian Phillip Batch escaped from the Oberoi hotel during the Mumbai terrorist attacks.
An advent calendar comes to life in Federation Square
Ali Moore and Cath Pope chat to Rolf Harris, Lucy Durack and Amanda Harrison about music and theatre.
Premier John Brumby joins Ali Moore in the 774 studios
The rare skill of milking stonefish venom has been passed on between academics in Cairns hoping to produce a better antivenene.
Ali Moore and Dr Gael Jennings chat about religion and family with Michael Bachelard and Tracy Bartram.
