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The Kennedy family matriarch has been remembered by US leaders as an "American icon". abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/e…

Ethel Kennedy, activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, dies at 96

The Kennedy family matriarch has been remembered by US leaders as an "American icon".

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Basic grocery items are still cheaper at Aldi when compared with Coles and Woolworths, according to consumer group Choice, which has again found little price difference between the two major grocers. ab.co/3XGHAah (via ABC News)

Major supermarkets are only split by $1.20 at the check-out, according to new survey

Basic grocery items are still cheaper at Aldi when compared with Coles and Woolworths, according to consumer group Choice, which has again found little price difference between the two major grocers.

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Popular ABC presenter and Gold Logie nominee Tony Armstrong announces he will leave ABC News Breakfast in October. Tony will return on ABC screens in 2025 hosting a new show to be announced later. ab.co/4deYS49 (via ABC News)

Tony Armstrong announces departure from ABC News Breakfast to host new show

Popular ABC presenter and Gold Logie nominee Tony Armstrong announces he will leave ABC News Breakfast in October. Tony will return to ABC screens in 2025 hosting a new show to be announced later. 

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launches legal action against Woolworths and Coles, alleging the supermarket giants breached consumer law by misleading consumers through discount pricing claims on hundreds of products. ab.co/4dwMAVb (via ABC News)

'The conduct we are considering is very serious': ACCC launches action against Coles and Woolworths

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launches legal action against Woolworths and Coles, alleging the supermarket giants breached consumer law by misleading consumers through discount...

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The banking royal commission described the way in which mortgage brokers are paid as "conflicted remuneration" and "money for nothing". Customers don't care. ab.co/3Bd347b (via ABC News)

Three in four home loans are written by mortgage brokers, infuriating banks and delighting customers

The banking royal commission described the way in which mortgage brokers are paid as "conflicted remuneration" and "money for nothing". Customers don't care.

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With freight adding up to 50 per cent to their cost of living, Lord Howe Islanders find ways to manage the price of living in paradise. ab.co/3XgsUi1 (via ABC News)

The price of living in paradise, where a small jar of coffee is $17, rice is $9 per kilo and...

With freight adding up to 50 per cent to their cost of living, Lord Howe Islanders find ways to manage the price of living in paradise.   

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The iconic King Island Dairy will close after more than 120 years of operations following dairy giant Saputo's failure to attract a buyer for the business. ab.co/3XiaRb8 (via ABC News)

King Island Dairy to shut, ending iconic Australian cheese brand

The iconic King Island Dairy will close after more than 120 years of operations following dairy giant Saputo's failure to attract a buyer for the business.

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NDIS Minister Bill Shorten will remain in government until February, when he will take up the position of vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra. ab.co/3B2qxb1 (via ABC News)

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten to retire from politics to take top job at University of Canberra

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten will remain in government until February, when he will take up the position of vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra.

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Australia is one of the world's biggest gas exporters, but we're about to start importing it from overseas. ab.co/3AUYN8w (via ABC News)

Gas giant Australia prepares for the unthinkable: Importing supplies for the first time

Australia is one of the world's biggest gas exporters, but we're about to start importing it from overseas.

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Regional residents are concerned the existing 4G network may put people in danger and won't be reliable once 3G is shutdown. ab.co/3Z4ViGu (via ABC News)

As the 3G shutdown looms, anxiety is growing over regional phone coverage

Regional residents are concerned the existing 4G network may put people in danger and won't be reliable once 3G is shutdown.

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Sleep deprivation does more than just bring our mood down. This is what happens when you consistently short change yourself of a good night's rest. ab.co/3ANK8fb (via ABC News)

Are you in the 25 per cent of people not getting enough sleep? Here's what it's doing to your body...

We all know the pain of a blaring alarm clock after a late night, but sleep deprivation does more than just bring our mood down. This is what happens when you consistently short change yourself of a...

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ABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland confides in his former work wife about the pressures of brekky TV and his surprising interactions with the 'other' Michael Rowland. ab.co/3Xdj1Sp (via ABC listen)

Michael Rowland: Gossip magazines, namesakes and a less hectic work life - ABC listen

ABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland confides in his former work wife about the pressures of brekky TV and his surprising interactions with the 'other' Michael Rowland.

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As Australia prepares for the government to finalise its gambling advertising restrictions, we take a look at what's happened in a nation where bans have already been implemented. Spoiler: Not everything went to plan. ab.co/472N4kd (via ABC Radio National)

Australia is set to introduce gambling ad bans, but a nation where they already exist has some...

As Australia prepares for the government to finalise its gambling advertising restrictions, we take a look at what's happened in a nation where bans have already been implemented. Spoiler: Not...

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On December 12, 2022, three innocent people were ambushed by extremists and murdered in cold blood in a country Queensland town. Why it occurred may never be fully understood. ab.co/3X36aC5 (via ABC News)

It started as a routine police call. By the end of the night, six people were dead

On December 12, 2022, three innocent people were ambushed by extremists and murdered in cold blood in a country Queensland town. Why it occurred may never be fully understood.

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The celebrity chef speaks about her life almost lived as a Mormon housewife, and the one guilty secret meal she relishes making. ab.co/4e4bwnE (via ABC News)

'None of this would have happened': Poh Ling Yeow on the decision that changed her life

The celebrity chef speaks about her life almost lived as a Mormon housewife, and the one guilty secret meal she relishes making.

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Neobanks are online-only branches, and experts are concerned they could be more susceptible to scammers. ab.co/4cJ00wL (via ABC News)

Digital banks are 'a gift' for scammers. Here's what you need to know to keep your savings safe

Neobanks are online-only branches, and experts are concerned they could be more susceptible to scammers.

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What was meant to be a dream holiday in Japan for Cassandra Nichterlein and her young family turned into a costly nightmare when their return flight from Japan was cancelled. ab.co/478rXgb (via ABC News)

A family was left $7,000 out of pocket after a flight cancellation. Jetstar initially offered them...

What was meant to be a dream holiday in Japan for Cassandra Nichterlein and her young family turned into a costly nightmare when their return flight from Japan was cancelled.

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Escalating geopolitical tensions threaten to send the price of oil soaring and it could mean bad news for Australians at the petrol pump. ab.co/4dFf9Ay (via ABC News)

Escalating geopolitical tensions threaten to send petrol prices soaring

Escalating geopolitical tensions threaten to send the price of oil soaring and it could mean bad news for Australians at the petrol pump. 

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Teenagers can cause heartache for parents as they pull away into greater independence. From avoiding neediness to strategically setting boundaries, here are things parents can do to make the transition easier. ab.co/3X2fh67 (via ABC Radio National)

'Not a rejection of you': How to handle the hurt when your teenager pulls away from you

Teenagers can, albeit unintentionally, cause heartache for parents as they pull away into greater independence. From avoiding neediness to strategically setting boundaries, here are things parents...

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European supermarkets won't buy beef from Brazil due to concerns about land clearing in the Amazon. Now conservationists are urging Coles and Woolworths to follow suit to combat deforestation in Australia. ab.co/4dEOnYP (via ABC News)

16,000 hectares of forests found flattened on beef farms and 'people don't even know it's happening'

European supermarkets won't buy beef from Brazil due to concerns about land clearing in the Amazon. Now conservationists are urging Coles and Woolworths to follow suit to combat deforestation in...

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