 Some new voices and your old favourites return to the airwaves, bringing you the stories that matter to Canberra. Join Georgia Stynes, the new host of Afternoons on ABC Canberra. You can tune into Georgia live Monday to Friday 12:30pm to 3:30pm. We're also excited to have Francis Owusu join Weekends every fourth Sunday of the month. Listen live on 666AM, online, on your digital radio, on channel 25 on your TV and via the ABC listen app. We're excited to spend 2021 with you! |
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ABC Canberra Mornings host Adam Shirley chats with 2021 Australian of the Year, Grace Tame on her passionate advocacy for survivors of sexual abuse, having lived through her own experiences as a child. Find out how she became the first Tasmanian woman to be granted the right, by court order, to speak publicly about her abuse. |
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 | Federal Environment Minister approves Canberra light rail |
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An extension of Canberra's light rail line which will transform parts of Civic has gained federal environmental approval. Find out where this extension will run and how it will affect you. |
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 | Skywhalepapa makes his debut in the sky |
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On 6 February the National Gallery of Australia will unveil Skywhalepapa, the companion piece to artist Patricia Piccinini’s iconic 2013 hot air balloon sculpture Skywhale. Adrienne Francis will be covering the launch for ABC Canberra’s Saturday Breakfast on 6 February from 6am, listen here. Check out how you can follow the skywhales this weekend. |
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 | 50 years on from the deadly Woden Valley flood |
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The flood remains Canberra's deadliest natural disaster and the city's largest civilian loss of life. Now-retired police officer Blen McInnes shares his story 50 years on. Afternoons host Georgia Stynes also spoke with local history writer Frances McGee to investigate the aftermath of the tragedy. Listen back here. |
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 | Canberra ED wait times 'worst in the country' |
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The ACT Health Minister says she'll fix the Canberra emergency department wait times in nine months. She wants 70 per cent of ED patients to be seen on time by October. Here's how she plans to do it. |
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 | Win VIP La Traviata experience on Sydney Harbour |
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Want to take that special someone to Sydney's most exciting opera extravaganza on a floating stage? Winners will also receive return flights for two, one night's hotel accommodation, water taxi transfers and a buffet dinner for two. Tickets redeemable throughout April. Tune into Evenings with Sarah Macdonald live from 7pm 15 February to find out how you can win. |
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Embrace your spirit of adventure every Thursday at 8pm and join Heather Ewart and friends as they discover the amazing people living life just off the back roads of Australia. |
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 | How to attract native birds to your backyard |
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Want to see honeyeaters and kookaburra's flock to your yard? Here's all the tips and tricks you need to know.
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| We need your help to dive deep into our history! |
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| Led by Indigenous journalists, the ABC is creating a digital timeline, capturing 65,000+ years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, to learn and celebrate the oldest living culture in the world. But to do this, we need your help! We’re looking for information on significant cultural and historical events, so if you’re an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person that would like to contribute, drop us a line.
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 | Cook a delicious dinner in less than 30 minutes |
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Sometimes you need to get dinner on the table fast. These simple recipes are ready in half an hour or less. |
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