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SES volunteer who drowned on her way to help family from floodwaters was unaware they had already been saved, sources say

As part of an ABC investigation, more than half a dozen emergency sources have claimed the SES volunteers were not needed on the job that day and were unaware a different crew had already assisted the family.

SES volunteers in hi vis orange uniforms line a road where a hearse carrying a coffin travels by, one volunteer salutes

Source: StatelineTopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents

'Do not go here': Backpackers tried to warn others about Laos hostel amid methanol poisoning scandal

In the days after backpackers in Laos began falling violently ill due to suspected methanol poisoning, travellers tried desperately to warn each other about the hostel at the centre of the scandal.

The outside of the Nana Backpackers hostel showing a pool and outdoor seating.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Travel Health and Safety

It was never disputed a police officer tasered Clare Nowland, but the manslaughter decision is complex

Senior Constable Kristian White tasered 95-year-old Clare Nowland, but the decision to find him guilty of manslaughter was whether or not his actions were reasonably necessary.

elderly woman wearing a red cardigan and sitting in an armchair in front of a pot with flowers, looking up at the camera

Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Courts

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Woman bitten by blue-ringed octopus shocked by 'racist' victim blaming on social media

News of dangerous animal encounters tend to travel very fast in Australia, but the sometimes "racist" victim blaming that follows can compound the mental anguish of survivors.

A woman sits on a couch against a wall that has many photo frames.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Animal Attacks

Fossil poop shows how dinosaurs rose to dominance

Using hundreds of samples of fossilised faeces, vomit and intestinal contents, alongside bones and footprints, researchers traced the rise of the dinosaurs over millions of years.

A drawing of long necked dinosaurs in a leafy scene.

Source: ABC ScienceTopic: Dinosaurs

What is coercive control? This program is educating young people to help call it out

There are many ways coercive control can present itself in intimate partner relationships. Now, some states and territories are moving to criminalise it as young people take part in education programs aimed at stamping it out.

Rayan Ramadan with dark hair pulled back and Mariya Zaghwan with cream hajib smile with arms around one another

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Domestic Violence

One punch changed Harry's life forever

In an instant, Harry Froling's life changed forever.

Duration: 3 minutes 10 seconds

Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Human Interest

Stunning animation and an entire song in language: Moana 2 is here

When the first Moana film came out, the authenticity of the Pasifika culture shone through and captured audiences. Eight years later, can the sequel live up to the hype?

A still from an animated movie showing four people dressed in traditional Pacific-island clothing looking towards the horizon.

Source: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Family and Children Movies

Ausmusic month

Chet Faker once had a close encounter with witches

10 years ago, a fellow called Nick Murphy put out his debut album. The Melbournian traded on the name Chet Faker, buzz was building, but when Built on Glass was released, no one knew how big it would become.

Musician Nick Murphy aka Chet Faker and Zan Rowe at ABC Melbourne

Duration: 46 minutes 19 seconds

Source: Double JTopic: Music

You Need To Hear: Old Mervs - 'Parched'

Old Mervs dip into a heavier side on 'Parched', inviting elements of '90s grunge into their classic WA surf rock repertoire.

Two men in casual clothes sit on a concrete wall with their legs dangling off the edge

Source: triple jTopic: Music

Kasey Chambers reflects on her career and how not to be a d***head in new book and album

Kasey Chambers's new book is her most candid work yet, tracing her life and career from a kid in the outback to an Australian music household name.

Close-up of musician Kasey Chambers, smiling and framed by her tousled brown hair

Source: Double JTopic: Music

ABC iview: All Aussie, all music, all month

This November, we celebrate all things Aussie music with music documentaries, specials, and live concerts featuring some of our biggest music icons.

a composite image featuring an ABC Ausmusic Month bannr in the centre with posters of bands around the outside

Source: ABC Homepage

Moments in History

Triple murderer and rapist dubbed 'one of the worst criminals' in SA dies in custody

James Beauregard-Smith was jailed for murdering his former partner Sandra Holland and her two sons Craig, 9, and Scott, 11, in July 1977. Just a week after he was granted parole, he raped a 21-year-old woman and has remained in custody ever since.

A sketch of a convicted murderer and rapist in court

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Prisons

Printmakers dust off historical machines to teach 'joyful' art form

A tiny South Australian farming town is reactivating its huge collection of printmaking equipment as community members put their hands up to learn more creative skills.

A woman with curly blonde hair and a balding man standing either side of an old, manual printing machine

Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: History

Foster care, advice to Tina Turner and a Salvador Dali orgy: The biggest moments in Cher's new memoir

Cheryl Sarkisian first knew she wanted to be a star when she saw an Elvis Presley concert in 1956. Part one of her new memoir details the trials and glories that led to her becoming global pop sensation Cher.

Close-up of Cher with voluminous black hair.

Source: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Autobiography

Family takes on Australia's second-oldest wooden boat despite its unlucky history

From the film business to trading salt and gypsum, the paddle vessel Amphibious has gone through multiple makeovers in its nearly 150 years on the water.