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When big stories break, turn to Gemma Veness in the morning to bring you what's happening and why it matters. ABC News has more reporters in more places, serving and connecting communities and telling your stories.

The leading news at lunchtime. Melissa Mackay brings you today's top stories and the latest news as it unfolds, with reporters in the community across Australia and around the world reporting on the issues that matter to you.

Scrap your apps! It's doorstep deliveries courtesy of Adam and guests, chef and photographer Joel Bennetts and Hope St Radio's Ellie Bouhadana.

The Gubaw Gizul of Saibai is an insight into the totemic kinship connection that each clan of Saibai has with a specific directional wind and the integral role the winds play in the everyday life and culture.

The average age of the Australian farmer, at 52, is older than many other occupations. But a high school in regional Queensland is inspiring a new crop of farmers to step into their boots, and stage.

Australia is shaped by great storms, extreme heat, and an epic cycle of boom and bust. Life on the island continent has evolved accordingly, to survive drought and flooding rains. How can we learn to survive and thrive?

It was the original cricket revolution, and the game hasn't been the same since. The '80s saw the rise of the one-day format, capturing a new generation of fans and turning the gentleman's game into a new national obsession.

Joe O'Brien presents the latest from ABC News, following today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport and weather you need across the summer holidays.

Scrap your apps! It's doorstep deliveries courtesy of Adam and guests, chef and photographer Joel Bennetts and Hope St Radio's Ellie Bouhadana.

The Gubaw Gizul of Saibai is an insight into the totemic kinship connection that each clan of Saibai has with a specific directional wind and the integral role the winds play in the everyday life and culture.

A national edition of ABC News at 7pm on Christmas Eve, bringing you the day's top stories and the latest news. Presented by Jeremy Fernandez.

Marcia Hines, Australian music legend, sings iconic gospel hits and discusses how her own faith has helped forge 50 years in the music industry. Included are never before heard stories from behind the industry curtain.

The ABC Classic Choir sing a new arrangement of a Christmas favourite 'Oh Christmas Tree (Yerrbill with Clarence)' with new lyrics by Gardening Australia's Clarence Slockee and musical arrangement by Joseph Twist.

It's the midway point of the 9-week intensive program as these eight adult learners continue on their literacy journey as they implement new strategies into real life situations.

It was the original cricket revolution, and the game hasn't been the same since. The '80s saw the rise of the one-day format, capturing a new generation of fans and turning the gentleman's game into a new national obsession.

The Gubaw Gizul of Saibai is an insight into the totemic kinship connection that each clan of Saibai has with a specific directional wind and the integral role the winds play in the everyday life and culture.

Tourists flock to the small South Australian town of Lobethal which goes all out each year to prepare and perform its live Christmas nativity and light show.

Marcia Hines, Australian music legend, sings iconic gospel hits and discusses how her own faith has helped forge 50 years in the music industry. Included are never before heard stories from behind the industry curtain.

The ABC Classic Choir sing a new arrangement of a Christmas favourite 'Oh Christmas Tree (Yerrbill with Clarence)' with new lyrics by Gardening Australia's Clarence Slockee and musical arrangement by Joseph Twist.

It's the midway point of the 9-week intensive program as these eight adult learners continue on their literacy journey as they implement new strategies into real life situations.

It was the original cricket revolution, and the game hasn't been the same since. The '80s saw the rise of the one-day format, capturing a new generation of fans and turning the gentleman's game into a new national obsession.

Australia is shaped by great storms, extreme heat, and an epic cycle of boom and bust. Life on the island continent has evolved accordingly, to survive drought and flooding rains. How can we learn to survive and thrive?

Back Roads heads to one of the country's largest cattle stations, Brunette Downs in the NT. Heather Ewart discovers what makes life on this remote and rugged property so attractive and arrives in time for the Brunette Races.

Scrap your apps! It's doorstep deliveries courtesy of Adam and guests, chef and photographer Joel Bennetts and Hope St Radio's Ellie Bouhadana.

Featuring never-before-told stories of survival and some of the ABC's most incredible archival footage, Tracy is a moving and confronting testament to one of Australia's worst ever natural disasters, narrated by Leigh Sales.

The day's top stories and the latest from ABC News on Christmas Day. Presented by Melissa Mackay.

The day's top stories and the latest from ABC News on Christmas Day. Presented by Melissa Mackay.

Spend an enchanting Christmas with our finest musical talent as they grace the stage with the sounds of the festive season. Featuring Eddie Perfect, Cody Simpson, Casey Donovan, Justine Clark, Tim Draxl, Jason Arrow and more.

Tourists flock to the small South Australian town of Lobethal which goes all out each year to prepare and perform its live Christmas nativity and light show.

You're in for a treat as the very funny Jennifer Wong and the very foodie Tony Ton join Adam to take everyday eats from run of the mill to totally brill.

Featuring never-before-told stories of survival and some of the ABC's most incredible archival footage, Tracy is a moving and confronting testament to one of Australia's worst ever natural disasters, narrated by Leigh Sales.

The day's top stories and the latest from ABC News on Christmas Day. Presented by Melissa Mackay.

She was released from an Iranian prison only to find her husband had left her. He was reeling from the loss of his job and the end of his marriage. An awkward first date led to a second chance at love.

You're in for a treat as the very funny Jennifer Wong and the very foodie Tony Ton join Adam to take everyday eats from run of the mill to totally brill.

Danielle is the charismatic Papua New Guinean singer who pulled at the heartstrings with her authentic music and powerful stage presence. Watch Danielle perform at Pacific Break 2024 concert, live from Fiji.

Tourists flock to the small South Australian town of Lobethal which goes all out each year to prepare and perform its live Christmas nativity and light show.

We meet Kaylene Milner, the designer working with artists and musicians to make iconic jumpers; chat with Nathaniel Youkhana ahead of their Australian Fashion Week debut; plus hear from Sudanese singer-songwriter Ajak Kwai.

Eleven poignant, funny and powerful stories about Christmas like no other, told by the people who lived through them. Some of the storytellers are familiar faces, some are new.

Featuring never-before-told stories of survival and some of the ABC's most incredible archival footage, Tracy is a moving and confronting testament to one of Australia's worst ever natural disasters, narrated by Leigh Sales.

The day's top stories and the latest from ABC News on Christmas Day. Presented by Joe O'Brien.

New Bo Wa Restaurant in Moree has been around since the 1970s. Ernest and Whitney Lai are the keeping up the tradition of nourishing the community with Aussie Chinese food like prawn cutlets and fried ice cream.

In 2019, the Black Summer bushfires swept through Malua Bay and destroyed Raymond's Chinese Restaurant. Ten months later, it rose from the ashes with a sleek new look, and with Raymond's daughter Emily now at the helm.

You're in for a treat as the very funny Jennifer Wong and the very foodie Tony Ton join Adam to take everyday eats from run of the mill to totally brill.

Danielle is the charismatic Papua New Guinean singer who pulled at the heartstrings with her authentic music and powerful stage presence. Watch Danielle perform at Pacific Break 2024 concert, live from Fiji.

A national edition of ABC News at 7pm on Christmas Day, bringing you the day's top stories and the latest news. Presented by Jeremy Fernandez.

Spend an enchanting Christmas with our finest musical talent as they grace the stage with the sounds of the festive season. Featuring Eddie Perfect, Cody Simpson, Casey Donovan, Justine Clark, Tim Draxl, Jason Arrow and more.

The final two weeks of the literacy program sees the adult learners attempt their personal goals, get reassessed and overcome one last hurdle as they write and deliver a graduation speech.

Eleven poignant, funny and powerful stories about Christmas like no other, told by the people who lived through them. Some of the storytellers are familiar faces, some are new.

Featuring never-before-told stories of survival and some of the ABC's most incredible archival footage, Tracy is a moving and confronting testament to one of Australia's worst ever natural disasters, narrated by Leigh Sales.

Danielle is the charismatic Papua New Guinean singer who pulled at the heartstrings with her authentic music and powerful stage presence. Watch Danielle perform at Pacific Break 2024 concert, live from Fiji.

You're in for a treat as the very funny Jennifer Wong and the very foodie Tony Ton join Adam to take everyday eats from run of the mill to totally brill.

Follow the story with the latest on today's news, explaining what's happening and why it matters. ABC News has reporters across Australia and around the globe covering what you need to know. Presented by Jade Barker in Perth.

The final two weeks of the literacy program sees the adult learners attempt their personal goals, get reassessed and overcome one last hurdle as they write and deliver a graduation speech.

She was released from an Iranian prison only to find her husband had left her. He was reeling from the loss of his job and the end of his marriage. An awkward first date led to a second chance at love.

Eleven poignant, funny and powerful stories about Christmas like no other, told by the people who lived through them. Some of the storytellers are familiar faces, some are new.

Annabel looks at the political parties from the mid-90s to now, and what happened when - more than a century after women won the right to run for Parliament in Australia - we finally got a female Prime Minister. (Final).

Foodie and farmer Paul West packs his surfboard for a Back Roads visit to tiny Marrawah in northwest Tasmania for the legendary West Coast Classic: three days of big swells, blowing gales and woolly beanies.

Featuring never-before-told stories of survival and some of the ABC's most incredible archival footage, Tracy is a moving and confronting testament to one of Australia's worst ever natural disasters, narrated by Leigh Sales.

Stories of loss, resilience and the enduring human spirit as survivors of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami reflect on their survival, healing and the untold stories of a global catastrophe that still resonates two decades later.

Once the owners of vast tracts of forest and mountains, Chile's largest indigenous group the Mapuche are fighting to take back what was lost. Eric Campbell is in central Chile where a rebellion is met with military force.

When big stories break, turn to David Chau in the morning to bring you what's happening and why it matters. ABC News has more reporters in more places, serving and connecting communities and telling your stories.

Live coverage of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race start from Sydney Harbour, with days of world class racing down the south coast of NSW and across the Tasman Sea to Hobart.

Stories of loss, resilience and the enduring human spirit as survivors of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami reflect on their survival, healing and the untold stories of a global catastrophe that still resonates two decades later.

Melissa Leong is a very private person with a very public job. She tells Barrie about feeling different, growing up with depression and why she didn't immediately say yes when offered the chance to be a Masterchef judge.

Ruby Cornish presents the latest from ABC News, following today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport and weather you need across the summer holidays.

It's Easy Entertaining, and chef Federica Andrisani and Food Trail: South Africa host Warren Mendes are here to help Adam put on a simply delicious spread.

Chef Massimo Mele explores Tassie's local produce. From prized free range pork sausages, to freshly picked mushrooms with plenty of mouthwatering recipes along the way.

A national edition of ABC News at 7pm on Boxing Day, bringing you the day's top stories and the latest news. Presented by Jeremy Fernandez.

Heather Ewart visits the Quilpie shire in outback Queensland. With an average age of under 40, residents have transformed this former Opalopolis into a vibrant community, with a little help from Australia's biggest dinosaur.

A look at some of our best stories of 2024: we go inside Samoa's multimillion dollar churches, Solomon Islands' vital but controversial logging industry, and how former criminals are helping Tonga tackle the drug crisis.

Stories of loss, resilience and the enduring human spirit as survivors of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami reflect on their survival, healing and the untold stories of a global catastrophe that still resonates two decades later.

Australian droughts are often followed by flood, a rhythm of life that the country has adapted to. While the inland is still subjected to natural floods, elsewhere the flood regimes are changing. (Final).

Melissa Leong is a very private person with a very public job. She tells Barrie about feeling different, growing up with depression and why she didn't immediately say yes when offered the chance to be a Masterchef judge.

Celebrate Christmas with Christine Anu as she explores how Australia's melting pot of traditions, cultures and faiths not only sparks festive joy, but rejoices in the kindness and resilience of Australians.

It's Easy Entertaining, and chef Federica Andrisani and Food Trail: South Africa host Warren Mendes are here to help Adam put on a simply delicious spread.

Lurking under the sea is a global web of fibre optic telecommunication cables, the plumbing of the internet. It's how we talk, text and stream, connecting billions of people. These cables are also the frontline of a tech war.

It's Easy Entertaining, and chef Federica Andrisani and Food Trail: South Africa host Warren Mendes are here to help Adam put on a simply delicious spread.

Australian droughts are often followed by flood, a rhythm of life that the country has adapted to. While the inland is still subjected to natural floods, elsewhere the flood regimes are changing. (Final).

Melissa Leong is a very private person with a very public job. She tells Barrie about feeling different, growing up with depression and why she didn't immediately say yes when offered the chance to be a Masterchef judge.

Heather Ewart visits the Quilpie shire in outback Queensland. With an average age of under 40, residents have transformed this former Opalopolis into a vibrant community, with a little help from Australia's biggest dinosaur.

It's Easy Entertaining, and chef Federica Andrisani and Food Trail: South Africa host Warren Mendes are here to help Adam put on a simply delicious spread.

The price of our transition to EVs. A mining and refining boom in Indonesia is creating jobs and boosting the economy, transforming lives as Indonesia races to become a global EV hub, powered by nickel.

Gardening Australia celebrates gardening as an antidote to the challenges we faced in 2020. We find out how the nursery industry kept up with demand and what exciting projects you've been working on at home.

Host Phil Breslin observes senior weapon makers as they craft the Amerr. Experts reveal the scientific principles, followed by a challenge of speed and skill highlighting how the weapon was once one of the fastest on earth.

When big stories break, turn to David Chau in the morning to bring you what's happening and why it matters. ABC News has more reporters in more places, serving and connecting communities and telling your stories.

The leading news at lunchtime. Ros Childs brings you the day's top stories and the latest news as it unfolds, with reporters in the community across Australia and around the world reporting on the issues that matter to you.

Costa and Tammy explore the plants and gardens of Indonesia, one of Australia's nearest neighbours. This incredible island nation is one of the most biodiverse places on earth, filled with unique species found nowhere else.

Ernie cruises the ancient waterways of Danggu Gorge, Aaron catches up with a talented woodcarver in Queensland's sugarcane country and Narelda tries her hand at natural horsemanship in regional Victoria.

Host Phil Breslin observes senior weapon makers as they craft the Amerr. Experts reveal the scientific principles, followed by a challenge of speed and skill highlighting how the weapon was once one of the fastest on earth.

Harvesting hits bad weather in Shepparton and Stanthorpe. Rachel and Vicky struggle with training while Selina questions going to the world cup qualifier. Steve tries to change the difficult situation his crew faces.

Ruby Cornish presents the latest from ABC News, following today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, analysis and updated news, sport and weather you need across the summer holidays.

Gardening Australia celebrates gardening as an antidote to the challenges we faced in 2020. We find out how the nursery industry kept up with demand and what exciting projects you've been working on at home.

Wherever you are and whenever you need us, ABC News is here to bring you round the clock coverage of the latest news and the day's stories. Plus reporters investigating issues that matter to you. Presented by Joe O'Brien.

Ernie cruises the ancient waterways of Danggu Gorge, Aaron catches up with a talented woodcarver in Queensland's sugarcane country and Narelda tries her hand at natural horsemanship in regional Victoria.

Host Phil Breslin observes senior weapon makers as they craft the Amerr. Experts reveal the scientific principles, followed by a challenge of speed and skill highlighting how the weapon was once one of the fastest on earth.

Joshua Creamer, Barrister and Chair of the Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry in Queensland, delivers the 2024 Dr Charles Perkins Oration on the urgency of Truth Telling as a vital step in healing and unity for our nation.

As the Cold War enters the 70s, it becomes clear Pine Gap is really a spy base with eyes on the Soviets, and it's putting Alice Springs in the nuclear crosshairs. Rumours swirl about how far the US will go to keep the secret.

Harvesting hits bad weather in Shepparton and Stanthorpe. Rachel and Vicky struggle with training while Selina questions going to the world cup qualifier. Steve tries to change the difficult situation his crew faces.

Andrea surrenders her daughter to the killer, Debi Marshall learns more about Warwick's missing sister and sheds new light on Stephen Blanchard's murder. (Final).

Classic Australian entertainment as we take a trip back to 1979 where Michael Parkinson interviews guests Don Lane, Marcia Hines and Frank Thring.

Host Phil Breslin observes senior weapon makers as they craft the Amerr. Experts reveal the scientific principles, followed by a challenge of speed and skill highlighting how the weapon was once one of the fastest on earth.

Joshua Creamer, Barrister and Chair of the Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry in Queensland, delivers the 2024 Dr Charles Perkins Oration on the urgency of Truth Telling as a vital step in healing and unity for our nation.

Costa and Tammy explore the plants and gardens of Indonesia, one of Australia's nearest neighbours. This incredible island nation is one of the most biodiverse places on earth, filled with unique species found nowhere else.

Ernie cruises the ancient waterways of Danggu Gorge, Aaron catches up with a talented woodcarver in Queensland's sugarcane country and Narelda tries her hand at natural horsemanship in regional Victoria.

Classic Australian entertainment as we take a trip back to 1979 where Michael Parkinson interviews guests Don Lane, Marcia Hines and Frank Thring.

2024 was a year of conflict and change. The ABC's team of foreign correspondents travel the globe to bring back stories that shape our world. In this half hour special we look back at the past year.

Some of the world's most ancient and ecologically diverse rainforests are in Australia, from the oldest tropical rainforest on earth, North Queensland's Daintree, to the stunning central highlands of Tasmania.

Start your weekend informed and up-to-date. Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim bring you the latest news, interviews, politics, culture, weather and global affairs. Plus sport with Jared Coote.

Kanan Gill's path to comedy wasn't a traditional one. The Indian star left a career in software engineering to become part of the sub-continent's growing army of comics, landing him a starring role in a Bollywood movie.

Ruby Cornish presents the latest from ABC News, following today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, expert analysis and all the updated news, sport, weather and information you need.

Ruby Cornish presents the latest from ABC News, following today's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, expert analysis and all the updated news, sport, weather and information you need.

From coast to coast, through the outback, remote, rural and country towns and into the major regional and provincial cities, the ABC News team have scoured the nation to bring you the best regional reporting in 2024.

We're a nation that loves to play, which is why it has given us memorable icons like Speedos, the Sherrin football, a dress made from polystyrene balls and our most popular museum attraction: a horse's heart. (Final).

Allycia's dreams seem to be coming true on an action-packed day at a theme park. Charles navigates the whirlwind of speed dating. Asher goes on her first date ever, whilst Jack becomes smitten when he meets someone new.