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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.

Adam Liaw busts out of the kitchen and embarks on a journey into Australia's past to discover how people of Chinese descent fit into modern Australia's story.

At ten months the dogs have hit puberty and are starting to show some teenage rebelliousness. There are mixed levels of success in the assessment, and one of our pups falls gravely ill.

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.

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).

There's never been a more important time for transparency and trust. ABC News brings you the latest news and today's top stories, with more reporters to tell you what's happening and why it matters. Presented by Mariam Saab.

Nature nerd, Dr Ann Jones travels through the Indo-Pacific region to find the dedicated people bringing our planet's amazing animals, plants and ecosystems back from the brink. This time Ann explores the Kingdom of Tonga.

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.

Adam Liaw busts out of the kitchen and embarks on a journey into Australia's past to discover how people of Chinese descent fit into modern Australia's story.

At ten months the dogs have hit puberty and are starting to show some teenage rebelliousness. There are mixed levels of success in the assessment, and one of our pups falls gravely ill.

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.

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).

After 150 years of British occupation, Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997. We examine how the territory has always been defined by the contest of influence between China and the West and how that tension plays out today.

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.

Adam Liaw busts out of the kitchen and embarks on a journey into Australia's past to discover how people of Chinese descent fit into modern Australia's story.

Nature nerd Dr Ann Jones lifts the lid on the incredible lives of Brisbane's birds, spending 24 hours with a flock of colourful and chaotic feathery friends including Osprey, Bush Stone-curlews and the Brush-turkey.

Australia has become a serious player not just in geopolitics, economics and culture, but increasingly as a policy trendsetter. Former BBC Foreign Correspondent Nick Bryant speaks on the topic \"The Consequential Country\".

Nature nerd, Dr Ann Jones travels through the Indo-Pacific region to find the dedicated people bringing our planet's amazing animals, plants and ecosystems back from the brink. This time Ann explores the Kingdom of Tonga.

Ease into your Sunday with an engaging mix of news, updated information, analysis, interviews, politics and weather. Presented by Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim, plus sport with Jared Coote.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Heather Ewart heads to the New England region in NSW and the former gold town of Uralla. Now the locals are uncovering a different kind of treasure, finding riches everywhere and using that to invest in a sustainable future.

Chef Massimo Mele pairs delicious Tongola goat curd with freshly-picked beetroot and vegetables. Then it's into the pure Tassie waters where Massimo samples some of the world's best oysters.

Clarry transports his feral cattle across the cyclone battered property. Liz and Willie catch huge numbers of feral buffalo, all in the hope that the new facility will open soon. Lach completes his first order for the season.

This cityscape of bright lights and high rises, the Gold Coast hides a past of bitter struggle and huge enterprise. Greig Pickhaver reveals how South Sea Islanders and post war migration led to it's constant reinvetion.

Aunty Fay Clayton Moseley was taken by authorities when she was 10 and told her parents didn't want her. It would be years until she learnt the truth. Fay shares her painful past, and how she's found healing through painting.

We revisit some of the best stories from Landline in 2024. Scaling up production to get more jackfruit onto plates, and the entrepreneurial farmer determined to stay on his remote property despite incredible adversity.

Featuring new and classic songs, this epic live show celebrates the profound relationship that Australian music legends Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have developed with their audience over four decades.

Heather Ewart heads to the New England region in NSW and the former gold town of Uralla. Now the locals are uncovering a different kind of treasure, finding riches everywhere and using that to invest in a sustainable future.

Surfer, artist and Dharug man Billy Bain invites us on an immersive road trip along our majestic coastline which provides an extraordinary glimpse into our colonial past and frontier injustices.

There's never been a more important time for transparency and trust. ABC News brings you the latest news and today's top stories, with more reporters to tell you what's happening and why it matters. Presented by David Chau.

Chef Massimo Mele pairs delicious Tongola goat curd with freshly-picked beetroot and vegetables. Then it's into the pure Tassie waters where Massimo samples some of the world's best oysters.

Clarry transports his feral cattle across the cyclone battered property. Liz and Willie catch huge numbers of feral buffalo, all in the hope that the new facility will open soon. Lach completes his first order for the season.

This cityscape of bright lights and high rises, the Gold Coast hides a past of bitter struggle and huge enterprise. Greig Pickhaver reveals how South Sea Islanders and post war migration led to it's constant reinvetion.

Featuring new and classic songs, this epic live show celebrates the profound relationship that Australian music legends Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have developed with their audience over four decades.

Aunty Fay Clayton Moseley was taken by authorities when she was 10 and told her parents didn't want her. It would be years until she learnt the truth. Fay shares her painful past, and how she's found healing through painting.

Surfer, artist and Dharug man Billy Bain invites us on an immersive road trip along our majestic coastline which provides an extraordinary glimpse into our colonial past and frontier injustices.

Chef Massimo Mele pairs delicious Tongola goat curd with freshly-picked beetroot and vegetables. Then it's into the pure Tassie waters where Massimo samples some of the world's best oysters.

Clarry transports his feral cattle across the cyclone battered property. Liz and Willie catch huge numbers of feral buffalo, all in the hope that the new facility will open soon. Lach completes his first order for the season.

This cityscape of bright lights and high rises, the Gold Coast hides a past of bitter struggle and huge enterprise. Greig Pickhaver reveals how South Sea Islanders and post war migration led to it's constant reinvetion.

Featuring new and classic songs, this epic live show celebrates the profound relationship that Australian music legends Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have developed with their audience over four decades.

Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann began teaching in her NT community of Nauiyu in the 1970s, but she tells Dan Bourchier now is when her work really begins. She explains the importance of deep listening and walking in two worlds.

The world is running out of water. Climate change, mismanagement and geopolitics are a drying up our reservoirs. The ripple effect is leaving millions struggling - there is hope but we must make every drop count.

We revisit some of the best stories from Landline in 2024. Scaling up production to get more jackfruit onto plates, and the entrepreneurial farmer determined to stay on his remote property despite incredible adversity.

Heather Ewart heads to the New England region in NSW and the former gold town of Uralla. Now the locals are uncovering a different kind of treasure, finding riches everywhere and using that to invest in a sustainable future.

Our resilience as a society continues to be tested - from the recession of the early '90s right through to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the need for a stable and secure sense of home becomes impossible to deny. (Final).

It's a slice of paradise for some but behind the postcard facade, native Hawaiians have a different story to tell. Reporter Matt Davis visits the Hawaiian Islands to hear from people fighting to keep their culture alive.

When big stories break, turn to ABC News in the mornings to bring you what's happening and why it matters. We have 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.

It's Easy Entertaining and alfresco's a gogo Adam and guests, award-winning chef Somer Sivrioglu and one of Australia's most popular digital creators Daen Lia, have a practical picnic.

A family revive their tired old garden to complement their new country style home. But can they mitigate the risks from bushfires to create a garden that is both safe and beautiful?

Our resilience as a society continues to be tested - from the recession of the early '90s right through to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the need for a stable and secure sense of home becomes impossible to deny. (Final).