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The human body doesn't come with a manual, so here's a list of regular services every owner needs

Robyn gets her car serviced every year, so she thought she should do the same for her herself. Doctors found a hole in her heart.
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a doctor checks a patient's blood pressure

Big dog Rugar doesn't mind saving lives as long as the treats and pats keep rolling in

With pet blood products in constant short supply, donations from dogs such as Rugar are the difference between life and death at busy veterinary hospitals.
A large dog on a treatment table next to a vet drawing blood.

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan gives up her title after magazine reveals affair with a married man

The Ukrainian-born winner of this year's Miss Japan beauty pageant says she has renounced her title after a magazine published an article about her affair with a married man.
Karolina Shiino poses for photos with a gold Miss Japan trophy.

Grammys emerge from flop era as viewership jumps 34 per cent

The Grammys hit a high note this year, drawing an audience of nearly 17 million viewers as the three-hour ceremony focused on celebrating some of the most successful women in the industry.
Lucy kisses her Grammy as Phoebe leans in and laughs as Taylor Swift ducks into the group photo as well.

Taylor Swift's understanding of the element of surprise is her best marketing tool

While Taylor Swift's fans pride themselves on keeping up with her clues, even they were caught off guard by the news a new album is on its way. 
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Taylor Swift holding a Grammy and smiling widely wearing a white sleeveless evening gown and long black gloves

Since soldiers moved to this former cattle station, a deeply respectful relationship has unfolded

A relationship that's built on mutual respect between Australian soldiers, US Marines and traditional owners is empowering the people of Timber Creek and ensuring the protection of their cultural history.
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An Australian soldier in camoflague gear knees on the dirt and throws preschooler a Sherrin AFL football.

Tennis star reveals secret to more than 90 years on the court

Len Spence, 101, maintains his competitive edge when he meets a group of mates at the Mildura lawn courts for a hit of tennis. 
elderly man sitting down holding tennis racquet

Is this the oldest tennis doubles match in Australia?

Len Spence is still serving it up to the youngsters in their 80s.
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Remote teachers' unforgettable trip to school by plane after floodwaters cut off Pilbara town

Two British teachers are flown to their first day of school in Western Australia's outback, assisted by police and ADF, after flooding forces road closures.
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Four people pose for a selfie inside a plane at Newman airport.

Russian cosmonaut sets new record for most total time in space — more than 878 days

Oleg Kononenko is expected to reach a total of 1,000 days in space on June 5, and by late September he will have clocked 1,110 days.
A close-up view shows a man's face in a white space suit as he lies on his back.

'I want to grow over one trillion sunflowers': Young farmer aims high with new roadside venture

Charlie Smith spent his school holidays growing sunflowers with his dad on their Manjimup farm in WA's South West and has big aspirations for his little business.
Charlie Smith smiling in his sunflower crop.

Raging forest fires kill at least 46 in Chile; toll expected to rise

At least 46 people have been killed by wildfires in Chile with the death toll expected to rise.
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A man pours a bucket of water on a burning building.

The 1960s Aussie board game that has sold 700,000 copies

Squatter started out as a side hustle and turned into one of the most successful Australian board games ever.
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A cover of a board game with hands playing

With the possible rise of a nepo baby, Widodo went from anti-dynasty candidate to kingmaker

Less than a fortnight out from Indonesia's election, President Joko Widodo's son is proving to be the decisive factor driving some of the country's almost 200 million voters towards his joint ticket. Could he secure the Widodo political dynasty?
Joko Widido left shakes hands with a crowd of supporters next to his son who is also greeting people.

Hard Quiz: You better believe I'm here to judge you. Let's play HARD!

So, you think you're good at quizzes but don't have the guts to front up to my actual TV show? Well, try this then.
Tom Gleeson standing with his arms crossed with a serious look on his face with th Hard quiz logo in the top left corner

Delight as necklace lost for two decades found during renovations

Isabel Wait had "all but forgotten" about the locket she was given by her mum and dad when she was seven, before it was found during renovations at her old primary school.
a picture of a young girl with a locket

Visitors loved 'the little world of little moles'. We found out what happened to the holiday park diorama

Many Tasmanians fondly remember Mole Hill Fantasy — a popular 1980-90s attraction for locals and tourists alike. We look into what happened to it.
Mole Hill Fantasy Postcard Scan

Australian man celebrates 108 years of living a life of love and kindness

He's lived through two world wars, the Great Depression and at least two global pandemics but Perth retiree Gordon Ewers says he's nothing but grateful for his life. 
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An elderly man in a check shirt sitting in front of a balloon display.

Winners come forward in record $200 million lottery

Two Australians have struck gold, winning $100 million each in Powerball's largest ever jackpot in history.
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Numbered lottery balls mid-air.

Weekly news quiz: Elmo goes viral, Australian Open champions crowned, and a boy gets a little stuck

It's time to test your knowledge about the news of the week.
Composite photo for ABC'S New Quiz, Feb 2. 

'We can try and win him back': Police rescue 3yo stuck in claw machine

Police say the three-year-old climbed into the machine through its prize dispenser.
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Child stuck shopping centre

Breakfast at Tiffany's exposed the underbelly of the upper class. Its author would die trying

The Breakfast at Tiffany's author jetsetted with the likes of Gloria Vanderbilt and Jackie Kennedy's sister Lee Radziwill. But his choice to write about their best-kept secrets would ruin it all, as a new star-studded miniseries reveals. 
Photo collage of Truman Capote and Marilyn Monroe.

Teens catch — and release — rare giant sawfish, and they have the video to prove it

A group of teenagers catch the fish of a lifetime, reeling in one of the world's largest marine species.  
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A huge sawfish and the kids that caught it.

Freak weather, solemn moments and impressive feats: WA's January 2024 in photos

Look back on the month that was in this series of fascinating photos from ABC journalists and contributors across Western Australia. 
A storm is viewed off a coastal pathway

Expert says you're 'far more likely' to die today than win Australia's largest ever lotto jackpot

Australians are readying for the country's biggest-ever lotto jackpot, but the astronomical odds of winning have prompted experts to issue warnings to people dreaming of striking it rich.
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A collection of old photos of people celebrating Lotto wins.