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Cave diving is one of the riskiest sports in the world. So why does Jill Heinerth still do it?Diving through narrow crevices underwater on limited amounts of air may not appeal to everyone, but cave diver Jill Heinerth wants more people to tap into their inner explorer.Explorer Jill Heinerth

It's not just sex: why these women choose to be the secret partner in an affairThe "other woman" in an affair with a married man is often the subject of scorn. Three women reveal why they choose to stay with their secret lover.Couple cuddle in bed

More Australians are retrofitting their homes to be natural disaster 'proof'. Here's what they're doingRebuilding a home exactly as it was doesn't always make sense for those impacted by natural disasters. Queensland is helping home owners retrofit to be more resilient.A sparse new kitchen, with blue cupboards , white bench top, polished concrete floor and wooden shelving.

Israel says Yahya Sinwar is dead. What kind of leader was he?Yahya Sinwar was at the top of Israel's most-wanted list. Here's how he rose to power.An older Palestinian man waves, surrounded by other Palestinian men

The outdated belief that a household consists of a mum and dad can be damaging, particularly for single mumsContrary to outdated beliefs, the majority of single mums are educated and in paid employment. So how do we bust the stigmas still facing single mothers?A woman and daughter sit side by side at a dining table, working on a laptop and tablet.

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Mozart's SisterMaria-Anna Mozart was, like her younger brother, a child prodigy. Together they toured Europe, but what became of her?Duration: 12 minutes

Growing Up Trump with Uncle DonaldDonald Trump’s nephew Fred C. Trump has written an insider's account of the family “who put the fun into dysfunctional”.Duration: 12 minutes 8 seconds

Russia’s spies go “feral” After the expulsion of hundreds of embassy-based spies, the Kremlin is using riskier and less conventional methods, alarming spy chiefs across Europe. Duration: 12 minutes 16 seconds

Allyson Horn on her Middle East postingThe ABC's Allyson Horn has just returned home for the birth of her second child. She reflects on her eventful two year posting as the ABC's Midle East Correspondent. Guest: Allyson Horn, the ABC's Middle East Correspondent.Duration: 13 minutes 37 seconds

Trump - the sequel? Is it really Donald Trump’s race to lose? With only days to go and early voting already well underway, that’s the sentiment from many of America's leading pollsters, and political observers.Duration: 13 minutes 7 seconds

The challenges facing rural doctors in AustraliaNew figures released last year show that rural Australians are twice as likely to die from preventable causes. So at this year's rural and remote doctors conference Darwin what are the solutions to improve medical care in regional Australia. A doctor and nurse in an operating room in a hospital.Duration: 10 minutes 3 seconds

The ostrich-riding bushranger- John Francis PeggottyThere's a statue of an ostrich wearing a saddle in Meningie, South Australia. The large bird statue is dedicated to the legend of "John Francis Peggotty", the Birdman of the Coorong. Duration: 25 minutes 18 seconds

A simple test that could save your lifeThe Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.Duration: 20 minutes

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