It was supposed to be a utopian paradise. But something went very wrong at Brownlie Towers

image for article:Brownlie Towers has stood as an abandoned monument in Perth's inner southern suburbs. (ABC News: Gian De Poloni)ABC News

The housing complex in Perth promised so much, but it soon degenerated into a notorious ghetto of crime… More

'No embarrassing situations': How China pressured a local Sydney council

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The Chinese consulate warned Georges River Council it didn't want "any embarrassing situations" as it… More

Her son was killed by a police officer. Here's what she has to say about Justine Damond Ruszczyk

image for article:The police officer who shot Ms Castile's son was acquitted of all charges against him. (ABC News: Niall Lenihan)ABC News

Australian woman Justine Damond Ruszczyk and Philando Castile had nothing in common — until they were… More

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Recipe: Lady Flo's pumpkin scones

James Webb holds the unique honour of having served the Prime Minister a pumpkin scone. (ABC Wide Bay: Brad Marsellos)ABC Wide Bay

Scone master James Webb baked Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen's famous pumpkin scones for those who attended her funeral.

Preparing to sing might be putting you out of tune

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New students strain and tense up before singing when relaxation and coordination are needed.

Mamma Simba: Love and Tanzania

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Donna Duggan fell in love with a Tanzanian man and together they built a safari company. Then, one day his plane went missing.

Jack White reflects on an incredible career

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He's an artist who's worn a lot of hats in a lot of different projects, and he never ceases to surprise or delight.

Recipe: Roasted cauliflower with turmeric sauce

A whole roasted cauliflower will feed two as a main, and even more as a side or share dish. (ABC Life: Hetty McKinnon)ABC Life

There is such ceremony in bringing a whole cauliflower, dressed up and pretty, to the table, ready to be carved.

Fitter, faster, stronger

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Biodynamic farming: Mixing 'witchcraft and science'

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Biodynamic farming can be considered extreme, but that has not deterred some graziers.

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