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Brighten up winter meals with this easy, crunchy salad -- This wintertime salad is fresh and vibrant with crunchy brussels sprouts, a quick creamy dressing and a dusting of finely grated parmesan cheese.

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How mossies know where to find you and hit a blood vessel without fail - You can run but you can't hide. Ever wondered how a mosquito manages to hit a blood vessel without fail? Duration: 25 minutes 16 seconds - 25 - m

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A 'gruesome romp' and 'one of the funniest books of the year': July's best reads -- On the list are the latest novel from a Miles Franklin-winning author, a celebration of the nurses on the frontline of the AIDS crisis and a laugh-out-loud foray into lesbian pulp fiction.

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Why the smoked meats community has come to mean so much to men -- There's been a surge in Australia's smoked meats community, with barbecue community groups serving as inadvertent online men's sheds where meat, mateship and masculinity are all on the menu.

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Affordable housing starts to roll out - Industry superannuation giants AustralianSuper and HESTA have announced they will step up their investment in affordable housing, with a target to build 17,000 homes over the next decade. Duration: 12 minutes 26 seconds - 12 - m

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Now, what about the sport? Who will deliver the medals and moments for Australia? Yeah, the opening ceremony was cool, but what about the sport? Now, it's time to focus on the action. Which Australians are going to deliver us the moments and medals? Duration: 13 minutes - 13 - m

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Cauldron lit and launched into the air as Aussies shine in Olympics opening ceremony -- The Paris Olympics officially begin following a spectacular — but rain-dampened — opening ceremony held on the Seine, climaxing with a suspenseful torch relay and a breathtaking performance from Céline Dion.

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Which Olympic events are Australians competing in on day one? -- Australians will be competing in events including the basketball, diving, swimming, hockey, road cycling and canoe slalom as the Games kick off.

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Tune in to the Paris Olympics on ABC Radio -- Can't make it to a screen for the Olympics? Tune in every night from July 26 – August 11 from 6pm AEST on your radio for live and ad-free coverage. Brought to you in conjunction with the Nine Network.

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The Last Dinner Party covers Blondie's Call Me for Like A Version -- Commanding, sexy and a karaoke classic — these are all things that Blondie's Call Me are to The Last Dinner Party.

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After five decades of building hot rods, Murray says his latest is probably his last - Retired smash repairer Murray Alcock has built 25 hot rods and repaired many others. He says his love of cars has helped him recover from illnesses that almost claimed his life. Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds - 2 - m - 34 - s

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Chinese desert and ancient Indian burial grounds added to UNESCO's World Heritage List -- A "possibly unparalleled" desert, an archipelago with oceans virtually free from human exploitation and resting places for royals of old are among sites given world heritage status.

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Couple goes from struggling to repay mortgage and $80,000 credit card debt to owning their own home -- Desperate to escape financial turmoil in the wake of the pandemic and rising interest rates, this city couple changed their lives completely and haven't looked back.

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Why the cost of living is leading to a decrease in Australia's birthrates -- Economists are blaming cost of living pressures for plummeting birth rates, saying there's been a decline in baby numbers not seen since the 1970s.

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What happens when the 'bank of mum and dad' becomes a housing safety net? Young adults are increasingly drawing on the "bank of mum and dad" no matter what their parents' income and for far more than a housing deposit, researchers have found. Duration: 1 minute 11 seconds - 1 - m - 11 - s

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Phil lived out of his car before packing up his whole life and moving across the country to find a home -- The 74-year-old pensioner had to leave his cat behind when he moved from WA to regional NSW to find affordable accommodation.

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DNA detective work could end the mystery of 70 unknown diggers killed in Fromelles horror -- The remains of 70 Australian WWI soldiers found in a mass grave at Fromelles are still to be identified. On the anniversary of the bloody battle they died in, a volunteer organisation is asking for help and DNA to give them back their names.

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The 'Irish Giant' was petrified of becoming a surgeon's plaything. A betrayal saw his worst fears come true -- Known as the "Irish Giant", Charles Byrne's dying wish was to be buried at sea to avoid being dissected and displayed after he died. But he was betrayed and centuries later the debate over where his remains should rest continues.

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'The Games must be reserved for men': How one woman changed the course of Olympic equality -- At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, men and women are represented equally for the first time, thanks in part to a French pioneer who helped force the IOC and World Athletics to recognise female athletes.

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Rugby was an early staple at the Olympic Games, until a group of 'street fighters and saloon brawlers' stunned the French -- As the Paris Olympic Games gets underway, high hopes have been pinned on its rugby 7s team. A century ago there were similar hopes for the French 15-a-side team, but they were stunned by an unexpected rival.

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