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Secret chat rooms defend free speech, until you criticise the wrong people

Covert chat rooms partly run by Australian followers of an anti-Chinese government movement are targeting and censoring critics on 'free speech' platform Gettr.

Duration: 6 minutes 32 seconds

Source: ABC InvestigationsTopic: Social Media

Fact Check: Frydenberg on emissions reductions

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Australia has achieved a reduction in emissions of 20 per cent on 2005 levels, which he says is greater than New Zealand, Canada and the OECD.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politics

Should 16-year-olds get the right to vote?

There's a renewed push by some youth advocates and community groups to lower the voting age to 16. Is it time to lower the voting age?

Duration: 42 minutes 20 seconds

Source: ABC Radio NationalTopic: Elections

Editor's Choice

Doing puzzles can make us better people

For lovers of Sudoku, cryptic crosswords, and Wordle, you'll be delighted to know that puzzles are not only great for keeping your brain sharp, but they can also make us better people.

Duration: 13 minutes 49 seconds

Source: ABC Radio NationalTopic: Games and Puzzles

The weekly ritual that has become Kalyanii's 'calming elixir'

When pandemic anxiety took hold, Kalyanii turned to a swimming hole to ground herself. With every stroke, she grew stronger and more confident.

Source: ABC EverydayTopic: Mental Health

The Mathoura bra fence

Two stories from the beating heart of small town country Australia: how a fence is helping to hold one community together and the tale of local legend Charlie Woollett.

Duration: 28 minutes 35 seconds

Source: ABC Radio NationalTopic: Regional

Charred lemon myrtle smoked broccoli

This vegetarian dish by chef Chris Jordan brings together seasonal produce and native bush ingredients.

Source: ABC RadioTopic: Recipes

Government minister admits first home buyer policy would push up house prices

Jane Hume concedes the policy would see house prices increase 'temporarily', something economists and the opposition are warning will happen.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Property Prices

90 years of the ABC

Reporter recalls the morning a tornado 'destroyed the newsroom'

ABC reporter Alisha O'Flaherty was about to read the news when a 38-metre crane crashed through the roof and landed on her desk.

Duration: 1 minute 10 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Disasters and Accidents

Kids keep the bookie busy at the King Island races

The King Island Racing club had a jockey shortage but not a punter shortage in 1975.

Duration: 3 minutes 49 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Horse Racing

A former butler shares tales from Buckingham Palace

In this fascinating 1974 interview, Australian David Tunnel talks about his experience working as a butler at Buckingham Palace.

Duration: 4 minutes 55 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Royalty

Voters struggle to answer election issue questions

Victorians struggled to find the right words when approached by a reporter during the state election campaign of 1967.

Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Elections

Moments in History

A brief history of video game music

The first game consoles could only sing in single tones generated within their circuits. As technology advanced, so too did the sonic possibilities.

Duration: 1 hour

Source: ABC ClassicTopic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)

Solving the mystery behind the names on this 113yo tea towel

A tea towel embroidered with the signatures of more than 60 politicians from the early 1900s has prompted a nationwide search for the stories behind the names.

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: History

New life breathed into old Sydney Harbour workboat by 1960s skipper

Bruce Oehlman enjoyed taking the helm of busy workboats on Sydney Harbour in the 60s. When he retired to northern NSW decades later, he rediscovered one of those boats — and is now its unofficial custodian.

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: History

The story of Melbourne's last tram conductors

In 1998, the very last tram conductor rode out of Malvern Depot. History enthusiast David Mejia-Canales shares the story of Melbourne's 'connie' culture, from its many cricket teams to the tramway hospital in Kew.

Duration: 6 minutes 55 seconds

Source: ABC RadioTopic: Public Transport

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