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Call to end experiments on caged monkeys bred at Monash University facility

Documents obtained under freedom of information laws show how marmosets and macaques are bred and experimented on at a regional Victorian facility to improve medical outcomes for humans.

A baby marmoset sitting on a green towel.

Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Medical Research

After 154 years, the first woman is chosen to lead this major art gallery

Maud Page, the gallery's deputy director, will take on the top job next week, following the resignation of outgoing director Michael Brand in October, after 13 years.

Source: ABC ArtsTopic: Libraries, Museums and Galleries

ANALYSIS: Why big US pharma hates Australia and has for decades

America's pharmaceutical giants have been plotting to torpedo Australia's Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme, despite securing major concessions 20 years ago.

Bunch of white, oval medication tablets and white medication capsules.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Pharmaceutical Industry

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Are the supermarkets price gouging? It's 'very difficult' for the ACCC to say

Allegations of price gouging by the supermarket giants prompted an inquiry into the sector by the ACCC — but after a year of investigating, its final report hasn't been able to say whether it's taking place.

Signs for Coles, Woolworths and Aldi supermarkets outside a shopping centre.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Supermarkets

Minister suggests 'blow-up pools' for remote NT swimming lessons

The Northern Territory education minister has suggested remote school students can take swimming lessons in large blow-up pools.

A blow up pool with three people swimming in it

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Education

Piastri wants to attack, Norris calls for calm despite championship lead

McLaren's drivers had mixed fortunes in Australia, but both have high ambitions ahead of this weekend's racing in China.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the pit garage in China, wearing caps and hoodies, looking at the track

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Formula 1

Is beef tallow good for your skin?

Is beef tallow something you associate more with the kitchen or the bathroom cabinet? Dermatologists share their verdict on beef tallow as skincare.

Image shows a glass jar containing beef tallow against a dusty pink background.

Source: ABC LifestyleTopic: Skin Care

Joining a long list of shuttered festivals, a local favourite calls time

One of the most acclaimed contemporary indie musicians in the world will play this festival in Victoria's south-west on the weekend, but it will be the event's final run as it becomes yet another Australian festival to succumb to financial pressures.

Festival-goers watch a performance on the stage during the day at Meadow Festival.

Source: ABC News

Harmony Week

Encore: The making of Nazeem Hussain

Nazeem Hussain honed his comedy in Melbourne's suburbs in the 1990s. After his father left the family, his fearless mother taught Nazeem how to use humour to get bullies off his back. (R)

Duration: 52 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: TV Comedy

Making Australia's bookstores more diverse

They say "you can't be what you can't see", and growing up, two friends from Melbourne found it hard to find themselves in the books they read.

Duration: 3 minutes 35 seconds

Source: Listen

Race and Racism: policies impact on minorities

This week we take you to the Adelaides Writers Week. I sit down with award-winning American Journalist Wesley Lowrey and Reconciliation Australia’s co-chair Kirstie Parker to help us explore the intersections of race, history, and politics.

Duration: 54 minutes 5 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Indigenous Culture

Growing Muslim community celebrates shire's first mosque

After once worshipping in a house, a growing Muslim community celebrates opening the first mosque in its shire where "anyone who wants to come" is welcome.

Two ladies in hijabs, one in lilac and the other in burgundy, smile for the camera.

Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Islam

Moments in History

National Spy Museum proposal backed by intelligence agencies, politicians and spies

A $2.9 million federal budget submission has been made for a National Spy Museum on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra.

Duration: 2 minutes 32 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: History

Family lays to rest 100yo murder mystery after unmarked grave found

An unmarked grave, believed to belong to a murdered mother and child, has been found in a cemetery survey, ending a 100-year-old mystery.

An archival photo of Maria Langley aged 18. She's got curly hair, a neckalce and a 19th century victorian era dress,

Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Crime

Family lays to rest 100yo murder mystery after unmarked grave found

An unmarked grave, believed to belong to a murdered mother and child, has been found in a cemetery survey, ending a 100-year-old mystery.

Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Crime

Those denying Khmer Rouge genocide to face five-year prison terms

The bill makes violation of its terms punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of between $2,500 and $125,000.

Sam Rainsy pays tribute to victims of Khmer Rouge

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Genocide

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Featured

Call to end experiments on caged monkeys bred at Monash University facility

After 154 years, the first woman is chosen to lead this major art gallery

ANALYSIS: Why big US pharma hates Australia and has for decades

Editor's Choice

Are the supermarkets price gouging? It's 'very difficult' for the ACCC to say

Minister suggests 'blow-up pools' for remote NT swimming lessons

Piastri wants to attack, Norris calls for calm despite championship lead

Is beef tallow good for your skin?

Joining a long list of shuttered festivals, a local favourite calls time

Harmony Week

Encore: The making of Nazeem Hussain

Making Australia's bookstores more diverse

Race and Racism: policies impact on minorities

Growing Muslim community celebrates shire's first mosque

Moments in History

National Spy Museum proposal backed by intelligence agencies, politicians and spies

Family lays to rest 100yo murder mystery after unmarked grave found

Family lays to rest 100yo murder mystery after unmarked grave found

Those denying Khmer Rouge genocide to face five-year prison terms

Editorial Standards

Discover more of the ABC on our apps

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