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Australia · ABC

Man with 10,000 succulents shares secrets to keeping them happy

24 Oct 09:01

For newly retired Ian Andrews, his five-year gardening plan to propagate the plant has quickly become an obsession and he is now the owner of more than 10,000 succulents.

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Australia · ABC

NSW rail timetable changes axed after backlash from commuters

Major changes to train timetables in Sydney and the Illawarra have been scrapped less than a month before they were due to begin after backlash from commuters.

24 Oct 10:49

Australia · ABC

Man extradited from Poland to face murder charge in Australia

Police allege the man, 26, was involved in the murder of a 22-year-old man, whose body was found in a metal cabinet in a creek on the NSW Mid-North Coast more than three years ago.

24 Oct 10:46

Australia · ABC

Suburban echidnas on the prowl as breeding season stretches late

People often believe they are helping an echidna by moving it from suburban Adelaide into scrub but a rescue worker says the animals know what they are doing and should be left alone.

24 Oct 10:38

Australia · Canberra Times

Canberra scores in major deal with Spilt Milk festival

Local hospitality and accomodation venues are celebrating the move.

24 Oct 10:36

Australia · ABC

Breaking: Condition of Helen Haines has improved, hospital says

The Alfred Hospital says the condition of Ms Haines has improved from critical to serious but stable following an alleged attack on Monday.

24 Oct 10:32

Australia · Guardian Australia

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding predicted for much of Australia

Parts of Queensland, Victoria and South Australia can expect severe storms on Saturday, moving into NSW and Tasmania by Sunday

24 Oct 10:26

Australia · ABC

Nearly 30-year-old Magnum ice cream found in freezer

A regional Victorian shop owner has found an almost 30-year-old Magnum Ego ice cream in the back of his freezer.

24 Oct 10:19

Australia · ABC

Wallaroos send retiring pair out with win over Scotland

The Wallaroos earn a win over Scotland in Canberra, as the Australians say goodbye to two much-loved veterans as Emily Chancellor and Cecilia Smith retire from international rugby.

24 Oct 10:16