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Bonza claims title for worst on-time arrival results at four Australian airports in January

Australians are still suffering from budget airline Bonza's unreliability issues, one year after its launch.
A bonza aircraft on a runway

Published: Source: ABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic: Air Transport Industryby Tamara Clark

Why food queues and desperation are growing in this booming regional city

Anglican parish operations manager Connie Fredericks says soup kitchen volunteers regularly talk to people about "what bridge they will sleep under tonight".
Woman smiles at camera with soup kitchen sign behind her

Published: Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Australian Democratsby Frazer Pearce

Acting Queensland police commissioner appointed as advocates demand 'line in the sand' on DV

Advocates say Queensland's new police commissioner will have a tough road ahead in tackling domestic violence.
Steve Gollschewski will be the acting police commissioner

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Lexy Hamilton-Smith

'End of an era' as the hammer falls on the last cattle sale

The CWA ladies have packed up the kitchen and the cattle trucks have moved on as the sale yards at Gin Gin, west of Bundaberg, officially close. 
Mid shot of red brahman cattle framed by a timber pen railing
Duration: 5 minutes 45 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Beef Cattleby Kallee Buchanan

How this rural town provides care for locals from early childhood to twilight years

Communities struggling to get early childhood and aged care services can take inspiration from this unique solution.
A group of kids play child sized large plastic cars and water buckets on grass in front of a large playground

Published: Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Aged Careby Megan Hughes

Dingoes bite two women within hours on K'gari, rangers warn of dangerous months ahead

There have already been nine "high-risk" interactions on the island this year and authorities say the danger may intensify during autumn. 
A dingo looks out from atop a hill

Published: Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Animal Attacksby Lucy Loram and Grace Whiteside

'I have no idea what I am capable of': Aussie stuns American champion to claim gold in 50m backstroke

Queenslander Isaac Cooper survives hitting the lane rope several times to claim gold in Doha, as the Aussie women take victory in the 4x100m medley. 
Isaac Cooper

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

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Creative approach to helping those with dementia

From gel blasters to cup pong: These uni games are stimulating the right side of the brain of those living with dementia.
Duration: 2 minutes 59 seconds

Source: ABC News

Working it out while working the dog

raining her muster dog, Ash Barky has helped Cilla Pershouse cope after the birth of her third child.
Duration: 1 minute 33 seconds

Source: ABC News

Speckles the piebald dolphin

Speckles is the first piebald dolphin to be documented in Australia.
A shot showing pink, white and grey skin on the dolphin's back.
Duration: 56 seconds

Source: ABC Sunshine Coast

Rare whale shark sighting in waters off Queensland's K'gari (Fraser Island)

Two fishermen have an up close encounter with a whale shark, a species that is rarely spotted off Queensland's east coast.
Rare whale shark sighting in waters off Queensland's K'gari (Fraser Island)
Duration: 1 minute 7 seconds

Source: ABC News

National News

Second person charged over death of SA mum allegedly murdered before house set on fire

A woman is charged over the death of South Australian mother Krystal Marshall, who was allegedly murdered before the house in which her remains were found was set alight.
A woman with sunglasses on her head.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police

Assange's father says it's time to put 'serious' pressure on UK, US to bring home 'son of the Australian soil'

As the world waits for the verdict on whether the WikiLeaks founder will be extradited to the US, his father John Shipton says Australia should consider imposing "not too brutal" restrictions on our allies.
A split image showing an older man in a living room and Julian Assange, standing on a balcony holding up his fist.

Published: Source: ABC GippslandTopic: International Courts and Tribunalsby William Howard, Mim Hook and Millicent Spencer

WorkSafe ACT identifies 70 cubic metres of asbestos-ridden mulch at Canberra site

Mulch laced with bonded asbestos is discovered at a residential complex in Canberra, as one landscaping company describes learning their products contain the material as "a major kick in the guts".
Fence with a danger asbestos sign at the Rozelle Parklands as the clean up continues

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Asbestosby Victor Petrovic and Harry Frost

King Charles says he has been 'reduced to tears' by public support after cancer diagnosis

Speaking during his weekly audience with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the king also said he was gratified to see how his diagnosis had boosted support for cancer charities across the UK.
An older white man with white hair in a navy pinstriped suit smiles as he shakes hands with a middle-aged man of Indian heritage

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Royalty

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