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Gretel used to sing classic nursery rhymes like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to soothe her son, but she now has a song that is more meaningful and unique to her family.

Growing up in Kununurra, Archie Stanley has developed a passion for geology — and he's putting his interests to a worthy cause.

On land, 94-year-old Dorothy Dickey uses a walker to help her get around. But in the water, this competitive swimmer feels joyful and free. 

Koorinya Moreton wants other Indigenous athletes to follow in her footsteps and tackle the gruelling sport of Ironman Triathlon.

As household budgets are tightened due to increased costs of living, these community-run cooking classes show how it's possible to eat healthily without spending a fortune.

As the iconic red desert around Birdsville transforms into a green oasis, Queensland is emerging from a long, difficult drought.

Tasha Eimer struggled to find her place as a lesbian woman. In a bid to promote inclusion and acceptance she's leading a project to fill her town with rainbow hearts for Pride Month.

Trailblazing girls hit stereotypes out of the park as they compete in the world's first all-girls Little League competition.

Sexologist's research shows sex can get better as we age — and a lot of that is to do with prioritising intimacy, being generous, and working with what you've got.

As hundreds of wild horses are shot from the air in Kosciuszko National Park, brumbies further north are experiencing the "cushy" perks of domestic life.

Having waited years for a new calf at Ningaloo Reef, researchers say the sight of a new baby killer whale is especially good news after several calves were lost on WA's northern coast.

His shows have evolved from pulling doves out of a hat to iconic antics like eating fire and climbing onto the roof of a moving car. And at 78, the self-proclaimed "skinniest magician in Australia" is still entertaining crowds.

A new program designed to fulfil wishes for people in the final stage of their life has helped a cancer patient's footy dream come true.

Even the teachers are learning at these school-based programs designed to empower schoolgirls to solve complex problems, think like entrepreneurs, and consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths.

When Jimmi Buscombe created Gutsy the wombat under a Warrnambool bridge six years ago, he could never have imagined where it would lead him. 

A South Australian winery is turning the tables on wine tastings by pairing gourmet crunchy critters with cabernet to celebrate its focus on sustainability.

Birdsville is one of the most remote towns in country Queensland, but it's where Joy Nguyệt chose to spend her working holiday. Seven months later, she is in love with the outback spirit.

The pandemic accelerated interest in vintage vehicles, with a 25 per cent increase in car clubs across the state since 2019.

This 26-year-old fashion designer from Moe is making a name for herself on the catwalks of Paris after working two jobs as a teenager at Kmart and KFC.

Koorinya Moreton says training with the IronMob for this Sunday's gruelling Ironman Australia Triathlon has helped her redefine what she's capable of.

An overnight search and rescue effort with dogs, helicopters and motorbikes in the remote Northern Territory had a happy ending when a missing school student was found. 

This rare owl has had a lucky escape, thanks to an eagle-eyed home owner, who, along with a house painter and wildlife carers pulled off a rescue effort — and not a moment too soon.

Les Brookfield has walked 100 parkruns and is determined to keep exercising thanks to the health and social benefits he notices from the activity.

In the hustle and bustle of life, it's easy to forget to stop and listen. Diana Chester is recording ocean sounds for people to connect and listen to the environment.

As Ross Wall floated, unconscious, in Perth's Swan River as an 11-year-old in 1957, the quick-thinking actions of Graham Caporn, 10, saved his life, forging a lifelong bond.