'Passengers told to say a prayer' as AirAsia flight turns back

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A passenger says an AirAsia X plane was shaking like a "washing machine" when it experienced a…

At least 123 dead after cigarette ignites flipped oil tanker in Pakistan

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An oil tanker flips over and catches fire on a highway in Pakistan after a person tries to light a…

Racism, bandits and bravery: Australia's Chinese history

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A group of Australian artists is aiming to honour the Chinese heritage of the Victorian goldfields.

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'World first' cricket bat fence attracts tourists to small country town

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A small cricket club in WA is home to what is believed to be the only boundary fence in the world built from cricket bats.

Electric images of Australia: The Pilbara

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Aerial footage taken from various locations around the Pilbara in North West Australia displays the beauty of the region.

The many lives of Huskisson's picture theatre

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Huskisson Pictures in Jervis Bay has become an important part of Shoalhaven's history.

Surfing The Menu: The Next Generation

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Dan and Hayden get their hands dirty in Toowoomba, meeting a sustainable farmer and harvesting organic blueberries.

Luke Ha tumbles into the spotlight with Circus Oz

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Who knew jumping on your bed as a child could actually lead to a career in the circus.

Curious Kids: How do seeds grow into huge trees?

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Six-year-old Finney from Bairnsdale in rural Victoria wants to know how a tiny seed grows into a huge tree.

Manipulating public opinion through social media

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A study has revealed some foreign governments use social media to manipulate public opinion through propaganda.

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