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Terrified of being 'outed': Why Shelley didn't want anyone to know she was 'Baby Roe'

Journalist Jonathan Prager spent years investigating the real family at the centre of the landmark legal battle over abortion, Roe v Wade.

Source: ABC RNTopic: Abortion

When rescuers found the maimed bodies of nine hikers in the snow, a terrifying mystery was born

Who — or what — killed nine young and extremely experienced hikers on the slopes of Dead Mountain? Scientists have an idea, but it may not explain every gruesome detail.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Disasters and Accidents

Storm in a pie dish: Global wheat shortage drives up cost of bakery favourite

It's an Aussie favourite and a staple at the footy, but bakers say the price of the humble meat pie may be about to rise.

Source: ABC Western QldTopic: Inflation

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Celine is on a middle-class income. So why is she haggling over second-hand clothes?

As cost of living bites, more Australians are seeking second-hand bargains — but some would prefer you kept that a secret.

Source: ABC ScienceTopic: Human Interest

While we're talking about flags on the Bridge, there's one that could be ditched completely

The state flag of NSW is in need of attention. It's as colonial and archaic as a stiff upper lip and as purposeful to today's world as a doily, writes James Valentine. 

Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Government

Hugs 'changing lives' in the rainbow community, one embrace at a time

Volunteer huggers at LGBTQIA+ events across Australia say connecting with and hugging a young person who may not feel accepted can have a life-changing impact.

Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: LGBT

These smartphone tips will help you take winter wonderland photos that really 'pop'

Just because winter can be dreary and dull, it doesn't mean your photos need to be. Here's how to get the most out of the mist, frost and low light.

Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Photography

US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade, giving states pathway to ban abortion

The United States Supreme Court overturns Roe versus Wade, the landmark 1973 decision which recognised Americans' constitutional right to abortion.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Abortion

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Celebrating 90 years of the ABC

Offensive wedding telegrams

In 1978, This Day Tonight reports on some of the suggestive messages delivered at weddings. Would these best men be willing to read out 'funny and filthy' telegrams?
Duration: 5 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Marriage

Maggie Beer's 'symphony of citrus' cake to celebrate the ABC's 90th birthday

Maggie teams up with her old friend Simon Bryant — also known as 'The Chef' from the pair's classic ABC TV series The Cook and the Chef — to make a cake for the ABC's 90th birthday.

Source: ABC EverydayTopic: Desserts and Baking

Farmer builds vehicle and equipment out of old army tanks

What can you do with recycled army tanks? Plenty, according to this ingenious farmer.
Duration: 2 minutes 25 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Design

What do Aussie slang terms mean?

This Day Tonight asks people on the street the meaning of Aussie slang terms.
Duration: 5 minutes 10 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Human Interest

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