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### Tropical Cyclone Alfred
TC Alfred is expected to impact parts of South East Qld and northern NSW later this week. Visit [reception.abc.net.au](https://reception.abc.net.au) to find your local ABC Radio frequency or [listen online.](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radio#find-your-local-station)
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### A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect from Tropical Cyclone Alfred
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/breakdown-expect-tropical-cyclone-alfred/105014154)
Source: ABC News/Topic: Cyclones
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### Residents fear repeat of devastating 2022 floods as Cyclone Alfred looms
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/goodna-residents-fear-repeat-of-2022-floods-from-cyclone-alfred/105014864)
Source: ABC News/Topic: Cyclones
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### Dutton and Albanese can learn three lessons from WA's election results
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/western-australia-election-results-anthony-albanese-peter-dutton/100020814)
Source: ABC News/Topic: Elections
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[### Government concedes overdue disaster alert system not yet operational
Australians at threat of a disaster will have to rely on text message warnings from existing state-led services, with the federal government conceding its replacement service is not yet operational.](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-05/new-disaster-mobile-alert-system-overdue-not-operational-alfred/105013644)
Source: ABC News/Topic: Information and Communication
[### Live: Increase in wind could see 125kph gusts topple trees by this evening
The centre of the category two system is now expected to cross the coast between Maroochydore and Coolangatta sometime on Friday, but damaging winds are already making their mark on coastal communities.](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/tropical-cyclone-alfred-brisbane-forecast-queensland-nsw-live/105016116)
Source: ABC News/Topic: Cyclones
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### 'Expensive, improbable': The case against extending coal-fired power
Australia's coal-fired power stations are unreliable and driving up electricity prices, according to a new report out today, on the eve of a federal election campaign in which the viability of keeping coal plants going longer will be a key focus.
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/origin-coal-fired-power-station-eraring-prices-energy-bills/105002074)
Source: ABC News/Topic: Coal
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### More than half of Victoria's old public pools in danger of closing
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/old-pool-infrastructure-cost-increase-funding-government/104899092)
Source: ABC Goulburn Murray/Topic: Local Government
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### Tempers flare in outback town as locals abandon only grocery store
Source: ABC Esperance/Topic: Grocery Shopping
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/norseman-iga-grocery-store-dundas-shire-wa/105000462)
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### Bendigo police say more antisocial behaviour occurring in community
Source: ABC Central Victoria/Topic: Crime
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/bendigo-youth-crime-social-media-vigilantism-guard-assault/105012638)
Editor's Choice
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### Australia 'behind the game' with helping families navigate child loss
When Bronwyn Helgeson's five-year-old son died suddenly, she was left dealing with unimaginable grief and unexpected financial costs.
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/grief-and-unexpected-financial-costs-of-losing-a-child/104942580)
Source: ABC Riverland/Topic: Death and Dying
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### Politicians cop criticism for misinformation about Bathurst 1000 closure
The federal Nationals candidate for Calare, Sam Farraway, has been criticised for falsely claiming the future of the Bathurst 1000 race at Mount Panorama-Wahluu is threatened by a First Nations land claim.
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/bathurst-1000-land-claim-misinformation/105011814)
Source: ABC Central West/Topic: Disinformation and Misinformation
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### Push to have ancient cave system added to SA heritage list
The Munro Karst system in South Australia's south-east could be 2 million years old and may contain rare fossils.
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-05/munro-karst-caves-sa-heritage-listing-push/105002020)
Source: ABC South East SA/Topic: Palaeontology
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### Ancient humans crafted tools from elephant bones 1.5 million years ago
Archaeologists have discovered a large collection of ancient tools crafted out of hippopotamus and elephant bones, pushing back the age of bone tool kits made by humans a million years.
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-03-06/ancient-humans-were-making-tools-from-bone-1-5-million-years-ago/104995810)
Source: ABC Science/Topic: Archaeology
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### Foreign buyer snaps up Australia's largest sheep station
The UK-owned Consolidated Pastoral Company has bought the 1 million hectare Rawlinna Station for an undisclosed sum.
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-04/rawlinna-sheep-station-on-nullarbor-sold-to-uk-buyer-cpc/105008032)
Source: ABC Goldfields/Topic: Sheep Farming
Daily Discoveries
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### David Wenham still gets stopped in the street over this iconic character
One of David Wenham's most popular roles is from more than 20 years ago. Now, Johnny Francis "Spit" Spiteri is back, and he's still got a mullet and thongs.
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/david-wenham-shines-in-gettin-square-sequel-spit/105012364)
Source: ABC Entertainment/Topic: Movies
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### How to relieve pressure in your house during Cyclone Alfred
Handy tips for windows, doors and pressure in your house from a cyclone expert
Duration: 9 minutes 51 seconds9m
](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/northcoast-breakfast/cyclone-expert-windows-doors-pressure-trick-tips-solar-gas/105016932)
Source: Listen/Topic: Cyclones
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### Mysterious stash of funeral notices raises fears of a serial killer's 'trophies'
Police feared a healthcare murderer could have been a serial killer after they searched his bedroom and found stolen medical items and a collection of death notices.
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/police-discovery-summitcare-aged-care-insulin-killer-bedroom/104984908)
Source: Background Briefing/Topic: Crime
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### What you need in your cyclone emergency kit
Not sure what you should have in your emergency kit for severe weather and cyclones? Check out our comprehensive list.
](https://www.abc.net.au/emergency/what-you-need-in-your-cyclone-emergency-kit/102612154)
Source: ABC Emergency
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### As Francis’s pontificate draws to a close, we reflect on his distinctive theological vision
As Catholics and non-Catholics around the world await daily updates about the health of the 88-year-old pontiff, it is a fitting time to consider what has been distinctive about his most consequential papacy.
](https://www.abc.net.au/religion/on-pope-francis-contribution-to-catholic-life-worship-theology/105013102)
Source: ABC Religion & Ethics/Topic: Christianity
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### Breaking down the truth behind Redgum’s ‘I Was Only 19’
This Remembrance Day, we look at Redgum's classic 1983 tribute to Vietnam Veterans.
](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/doublej/music-reads/features/breaking-down-the-truth-behind-redgums-i-was-only-19/10268932)
Source: Listen
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### Dust Echoes
Dust Echoes is a series of twelve beautifully animated Dreamtime stories from Central Arnhem Land. A collaboration between the Djilpin Aboriginal Arts Corporation, the ABC and Australian animators.
](https://www.abc.net.au/education/digibooks/dust-echoes/101734324)
Source: ABC Education/Topic: English
Tropical Cyclone Alfred
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[### Live: Increase in wind could see 125kph gusts topple trees by this evening
The centre of the category two system is now expected to cross the coast between Maroochydore and Coolangatta sometime on Friday, but damaging winds are already making their mark on coastal communities.](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/tropical-cyclone-alfred-brisbane-forecast-queensland-nsw-live/105016116)
Source: ABC News/Topic: Cyclones
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### Track wind speeds live as Cyclone Alfred approaches coast
Cyclone Alfred is due to cross the coast on Friday morning. Track wind speeds at key locations in the cyclone zone.
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/tc-alfred-wind-speeds/105008714)
Source: Story Lab/Topic: Cyclones
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### Everything you need to know as the coast prepares for a cyclone
All the key information ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred's landfall, including preparations impacting schools, hospitals and transportation.
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-05/tropical-cyclone-alfred-queensland-nsw-what-you-need-to-know/105011778)
Source: ABC News/Topic: Cyclones
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### A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect from Tropical Cyclone Alfred
With Cyclone Alfred on track to make landfall, here's what to expect about what will happen over the rest of the week.
Duration: 11 seconds11s
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/breakdown-expect-tropical-cyclone-alfred/105014154)
Source: ABC News/Topic: Cyclones
Moments in History
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### Secret Service agent who tried to save JFK dies at 93
Clint Hill received Secret Service awards and was promoted for his actions that day, but for decades blamed himself for the US president's death.
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-25/jfk-assassination-secret-service-agent-clint-hill-dies/104978078)
Source: ABC News/Topic: World Politics
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### The day colour TV launched, Aunty Jack had one final crack at the establishment
The man who had "done everything possible to put the boffins' noses out of joint" remembers how he was invited to usher in an exciting new era.
Duration: 5 minutes 48 seconds5m
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-28/aunty-jack-remembers-50-years-of-colour-tv/104983166)
Source: ABC Illawarra/Topic: Television
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### Captain Moonlite and James Nesbitt a 'window' into 19th-century same-sex love
In the late 1800s, two bushrangers are suspected to have been in a romantic relationship. Historians say their story is a "rare window" into 19th-century same-sex love.
Duration: 1 minute 31 seconds1m 31s
](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-01/captain-moonlite-nsw-queer-history/104995210)
Source: ABC News/Topic: LGBT
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### The events that led to the civil rights movement
The story of race relations and inclusion in America has a long history. In this episode, we look at the civil rights movement and its impact on 20th century America.
Duration: 29 minutes 6 seconds29m
](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/rearvision/united-states-community-and-society-history-race-relations/104919844)
Source: Listen/Topic: History
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