Police diver says not finding a lost loved one leaves 'hole in my heart'
By Emma Wynne
Searching underwater in the dark for human remains takes a special type of police officer, but it's a job the families of lost loved ones count on.
Weekly news quiz: A new US political party, Piastri penalised and a cat's shock X-ray
How closely were you following the news this week? Time to find out!
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-11/at-weekly-news-quiz-july-11/105515190
Mother-and-daughter dragon boaters to compete on world stage
By Emma Simkin and Sarah Forster
Inspired by her mum, Portia Roberts took up dragon boating at the age of 12. Now she and her mother are representing Australia in the sport.
William Cooper, 'father of NAIDOC', remembered by the next generation
By Alice Walker
Descendants of renowned Yorta Yorta activist William Cooper say it is an obligation and an honour to share his story as the fight to realise his vision continues.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-11/william-cooper-remembered-by-next-generation/105454538
Keith's Closet ensures mental health patients have the essentials
By Brooke Chandler
Mental health nurse Keith Donnelly opens a walk-in wardrobe in a NSW hospital after seeing patients come in sometimes with just the clothes they're wearing.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-11/wardrobe-for-mental-health-patients-unveiled/105516086
Thailand's famous hippo, Moo Deng, celebrates her first birthday
Crowds have been invited to a four-day festival at the Thai zoo where Moo Deng frolicked to stardom.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-10/thailand-moo-deng-turns-one/105518762
Why 18th century European kids were designing their idea of Australia
By Mary McGillivray
Why, 200 years ago, was a five-year-old girl in Scotland painstakingly embroidering her idea of Australia, and what can lessons are hidden in her work?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-10/children-embroidery-early-colonial-history/105502034
Retraining later in life opened up a new world for symphony musician
By Sarah Forster
Marnie Sebire longed to live on the water but feared she would have to give up her career with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Learning how to drive a boat allowed her to do both.
Australians squeeze multiple generations in to combat housing crisis
By Julia André
Two families in this coastal city design their homes to squeeze adult kids, grandparents, and great-grandkids inside.
Capital City Rescue Mission brings hope with Christmas feast
The Capital City Rescue Mission brought the spirit of Christmas to life Wedne…
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2167190/capital-city-rescue-mission-brings-hope-with-christmas-feast/
Weather 'settled, sunny' for second week of Queensland school holidays
By Katrina Beavan
Parts of the state may have woken to a grey start for the second week of the school holidays, but it will not last long, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. It says a mild, sunny few days are on the way, from this afternoon.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-07/queensland-sunny-and-settled-school-holiday-weather/105499782