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  1. Retiring Paralympian reflects on journey from bomb shelter to the Hilton
    By Bridget Murphy

    Christie Dawes's career spanned more than three decades, representing Australia at seven Paralympics and "countless" marathons.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/par

    #ParalympicGames #Athletes #HumanInterest #BridgetMurphy

  2. It's been 20 years since the wrong Guy was interviewed by the BBC
    By Maddie Nixon

    Guy Gomo reflects on his infamous live TV mix-up, which has been immortalised as one of the greatest TV blunders of all time.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-15/guy

    #HumanInterest #Media #MaddieNixon

  3. 'Like driving on bubble wrap': Residents describe mouse plague horror
    By Kenith Png, Joanna Prendergast, and Nadia Mitsopoulos

    As locals in a Western Australian town battle a siege of mice, farmers still do not have permission to use a high-strength bait to combat them.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-14/mou

    #PestControl #Animals #EnvironmentalManagement #HumanInterest #KenithPng #JoannaPrendergast # #NadiaMitsopoulos

  4. Eurovision pays musical homage to Austria-Australia confusion

    The first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest included a comedic musical interlude about the differences between Austria and Australia, and sent 10 countries through to the grand final on Saturday.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/eur

    #MusicAwards #Pop #Television #HumanInterest

  5. Family's 'most vulnerable moment' drives daughter to help hospice patients
    By Claudia Sullivan

    Discussing how people want to be treated at the end of their life can be hard, but experts say planning can bring dignity and comfort.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/cen

    #DeathandDying #HealthcareFacilities #HumanInterest #ClaudiaSullivan

  6. FBI investigating recent deaths and disappearances of multiple US scientists
    By Lewis Wiseman

    The scientists supposedly all had access to sensitive government research, and the nature of their work has led to speculation that their cases might all be connected.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-10/us-

    #MissingPerson #Homicide #ScienceandTechnology #HumanInterest #DefenceandNationalSecurity #DisastersAccidentsandEmergencyIncidents #SpaceExploration #LewisWiseman

  7. How a post office in a train carriage became a popular meeting spot
    By Eliza Bidstrup

    A train carriage that has been transformed into a Wheatbelt post office is bringing a small community together.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-10/pos

    #RegionalCommunities #Trains #HumanInterest #ElizaBidstrup

  8. John Polson was headed for jail. One phone call changed his life forever
    By Leisa Scott and Sarah Grant

    John Polson was a troubled teen when a sliding doors moment led him into the world of acting. He went on to create Tropfest, one of the world's biggest short film festivals, changing his life and the Australian industry.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-10/how

    #ShortFilm #HumanInterest #Movies #LeisaScott #SarahGrant

  9. Down-to-earth Attenborough 'likes a glass of wine just like you and I'
    By Kathryn Diss

    His legendary environmental documentaries have captivated generations, but away from the screen, Sir David Attenborough is "warm, well-informed and delightful company", too.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/dav

    #HumanInterest #Birthdays #BiologicalDiversity #GlobalWarming #Broadcasting #KathrynDiss

  10. Film about Toronto shooting victim ‘Nekai Walks’ wins $50K Hot Docs audience award

    TORONTO — A documentary that follows a Toronto teenage shooting victim on a gruelling road to recovery has…
    #NewsBeep #News #Movies #Arts #CA #Canada #Entertainment #Film #HumanInterest #Justice
    newsbeep.com/ca/648562/