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We're about to see what happens when millions of Americans have to make a tough COVID decision

No matter what metric you use to measure it, the US is being swallowed by another wave, comparable in size and shape to the initial COVID-19 tsunami that caught the country off guard.

A group of people with their luggage bags stand in line at an airport wearing masks.

Source: ABC News/Topic: COVID-19

Eye made a brief TV appearance, then suddenly everyone told me to go to hospital

As a TV presenter, I'm used to getting all sorts of viewer feedback. But one particular appearance this week sent my inbox into overdrive, writes Michael Rowland.

Michael Rowland in hotel quarantine.

Source: ABC News Breakfast/Topic: Health

Quiz: From rogue Tassie salmon to the Queen of England

What do Kylie Jenner, the Ice Bucket Challenge and Mount Everest have in common? They're all topics in this week's news quiz.

Composite image of Queen Elizabeth II and a Tasmanian salmon.

Source: ABC News/Topic: Human Interest

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Dinosaur footprint fossil sheds new light on 195-million-year-old ecosystem

The discovery of a 195-million-year-old dinosaur footprint fossil gives researchers new insight into the type of prehistoric animals and ecosystems of the time.

A reconstruction of the Early Jurassic Biloela dinosaur.

Source: ABC Capricornia/Topic: Palaeontology

Can you catch coronavirus from a pizza or not?

After a dramatic state-wide lockdown that was swiftly lifted when a patient revealed he'd lied, there is yet another twist in South Australia's latest outbreak.

Pizza sits on a serving board.
Duration: 10 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ABC Radio/Topic: COVID-19

As Victoria hits 'elimination day', only two countries have handled a coronavirus wave better

Today is the day that Victoria finally got the news it's been waiting for — that the state hasn't found a new coronavirus case in four weeks.

A red stop sign with "The Second Wave" written in blue graffiti writing in front of a park.

Source: ABC News/Topic: COVID-19

Black Friday sales expected to be Australia's biggest yet

Australia might not be at the point of store stampedes like the United States, but Black Friday sales this year are expected to be the biggest ever.

Chicago Police officers stand watch outside a store as shoppers pass by during a protest on Black Friday

Source: ABC News/Topic: Consumer Finance

Trump 'distinctly likely' to pardon himself for run in 2024

Donald Trump is fuelling speculation that he will move to pardon himself before leaving the US Presidency in January, to clear any legal obstacles to a 2024 run.

Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he speaks with Michael Flynn in front of an audience
Duration: 10 minutes 38 seconds

Source: ABC Radio/Topic: US Elections

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AusMusic Month

It's official: Bluesfest 2021 will feature an all-Australian line-up

Recent months have seen Bluesfest organisers focus on booking a strong array of local talent to ensure the event remains an essential part of the Australian music-lovers' calendar.
collage of Josh Teskey, Kasey Chambers, Nattali Rize, John Butler, Kate Miller-Heidke, Felix Ribel and Briggs

Source: Double J/Topic: Arts and Entertainment

Find where the bloody hell your favourite artists are with this interactive map

What better way to map out the impact of artists from regional and rural Australia on triple j Unearthed, than with a literal map?
An orange Australian map dotted with 30 different artists across the country from triple j Unearthed and their name.

Source: triple j/Topic: Bands and Artists

Hearts beating in synchrony around Australia: The incredible power of singing

Greta Bradman explains the science behind the joy and multiple health benefits we get from singing with others.
Seniors in a retirement home making music singing in choir.

Source: ABC Classic/Topic: Community and Society

Emma Donovan wraps up her Ausmusic Month residency with a party

In her final week as Artist in Residence, Emma's going out with '90s R&B jams, classic hop-hop​​, reggae,​ and pop tunes that have soundtracked her favourite times.
Collage of images of Queen Latifah, Briggs and the Notorious B.I.G.
Duration: 2 hours

Source: Double J/Topic: Music

Moments in History

The man who bought Australia

John Macarthur and the NSW Rum Corps ran dodgy land deals, stole from the public purse and introduced 'corruption on a scale probably unexceeded until the days of Eddie Obeid'.

Duration: 46 minutes 36 seconds

Source: ABC Radio/Topic: Colonialism

Rewind – Series 5 Janet Dawson on Process and Abstract Art

In this 1961 interview, celebrated Australian abstract painter and printmaker, Janet Dawson defends abstract artwork and explains the motives behind her lithograph 'Dream of the sun (Reve du soleil)'.

Duration: 10 minutes 1 second

Source: iview/Topic: ARTS & CULTURE

A history of attacks on knowledge

For as long as we've recorded information, there have been attempts to control it. Trace the 3,000-year journey of knowledge, and the attempts to both destroy and preserve it.

Duration: 20 minutes 39 seconds

Source: ABC Radio National/Topic: Human Interest

Bloody Sunday massacre still resonates in Irish sport 100 years later

One hundred years ago, 14 people attending a Gaelic football game in Dublin were killed when British forces opened fire. The events left an indelible impression on Irish sport.

A black and white photo of a group of men posing in front of a wall

Source: ABC News/Topic: Human Interest

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