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Barrier Highway reopens after fatal crash

The main thoroughfare connecting far west New South Wales to Sydney and Adelaide has reopened nearly 24 hours after a car and truck collided on Sunday.

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Published:MonMon 17 Mar 2025 at 3:33amSource:ABC Broken HillTopic:Road Accidents and IncidentsbyCoquohalla Connor andSarah McConnell

MLC says abortion policy a 'terrible mess' at NSW public hospitals

The NSW government is asked to explain what it is doing to guarantee and enhance access to abortions at public hospitals after temporary bans at some regional hospitals.

A woman stands with her hands clasped staring at the camera

Published:SunSun 16 Mar 2025 at 7:52pmSource:ABC Central WestTopic:AbortionbyJoanna Woodburn

Historic paddleboat becomes cheap alternative to 'expensive' housing for shipwright

While some 22-year-olds are saving for a house, an Adelaide man has purchased a piece of paddle-steaming history, hoping to save money on housing as well as satisfying his inland shipping history interests.

A young man with a cap and light brown shirt standing onboard of a paddle steamer.

Published:SatSat 15 Mar 2025 at 11:32pmSource:ABC RiverlandTopic:HistorybyAmelia Walters

'Represents how broken you feel': Mosaic headstones help people with grief

An Aboriginal community in far west New South Wales works through grief for lost loved ones with a hands-on project using the art of mosaic.

An Aboriginal woman standing among a group of colourful graves with mosaic headstones.

Published:SatSat 15 Mar 2025 at 8:43pmSource:ABC Broken HillTopic:Death and DyingbyOliver Brown

Rain brings relief to outback town on the brink of running out of water

Residents in the outback town of White Cliffs had been preparing for the worst after enduring a dry six months.

Published:FriFri 14 Mar 2025 at 2:32amSource:ABC Broken HillTopic:Water SupplybyBill Ormonde

Little hope for ex-cyclone flows in NSW, Victoria and SA, experts warn

As one end of the country contends with the fallout from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, another part of Australia is battling the opposite conditions.

Published:ThuThu 13 Mar 2025 at 7:19pmSource:ABC NewsTopic:Murray-Darling BasinbySarah Maunder,Elyse Armanini,Will Hunter andBethanie Alderson

Second alleged prison escapee recaptured in Broken Hill

A 28-year-old man who allegedly escaped from a Broken Hill prison has been recaptured following a two-day manhunt. A second alleged escapee is back in custody, and the two have been given additional charges.

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Published:12 Mar 2025Wed 12 Mar 2025 at 6:59amSource:ABC Broken HillTopic:PrisonsbyOliver Brown

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KI Kids create confronting drink drive billboard to stop island drink drivers

14-year-old Chloe and her friends from KI Community Education’s Parndana Campus have created a Drive Alive campaign to warn island about the dangers of drink driving, and it's having an impact.

Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds m34 s

Source:ABC Radio AdelaideTopic:Driver EducationwithJo Laverty

From London to Paralowie Jimmy C paints spectacular Village Wall

Adelaide muralist Jimmy C now lives in London, but he returned to South Australia to paint a bold, colourful wall reflecting Paralowie's diversity. He liked our summer so much, he even stayed to enjoy the Adelaide Fringe.

man in sunglasses next to woman holding a microphone in front of a giant coloured mural featuring 5 faces

Duration: 2 minutes 45 seconds m45 s

Source:ABC Radio AdelaideTopic:Street ArtwithJo Laverty

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The Black Blues Brothers - Kenya's acrobatic family act at the Fringe

The Black Blue Brothers have made an immediate impact at the Adelaide Fringe with their sharp suits, big smiles and dazzling acrobatics in Rymill Park. Jo Laverty discovered it's a family affair for the talented Africans.

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Duration: 2 minutes 22 seconds m22 s

Source:ABC Radio AdelaideTopic:Performing ArtswithJo Laverty

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Marathon training in far west New South Wales near White Cliffs

Jo Ker starts her training before the sun rises to beat the heat. She uses a combination of a fitness watch and online coach.

Duration: 1 minute 1 second m1 s

Source:ABC News

Emergency services responded to a call-out at Kars Station

Emergency responders, including police, SES, NSW Ambulance, and RFS, attending a far west station emergency callout.

Duration: 19 seconds s

Source:ABC News

Inquest begins into death of NSW woman Sonya Dutton

An inquest has begun into the 2022 death of 31-year-old Aboriginal woman Sonya Dutton whose body was found in the backyard of her family home in Wilcannia.

Wilcannia Inquest: police tape in front of a car and backyard fence

Duration: 1 minute 13 seconds m13 s

Source:ABC News

Delays to fix hole in wild dog fence

A grazier says he is being forced to sell his property after a gap in Australia's wild dog fence remained unrepaired for years.

Duration: 1 minute 28 seconds m28 s

Source:ABC News

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Historic paddleboat becomes cheap alternative to 'expensive' housing for shipwright

Source:ABC RiverlandTopic:HistorybyAmelia Walters

'Represents how broken you feel': Mosaic headstones help people with grief

An Aboriginal community in far west New South Wales works through grief for lost loved ones with a hands-on project using the art of mosaic.

Source:ABC Broken HillTopic:Death and DyingbyOliver Brown

Jo's outback gym is the road into town and the coach is on her wrist

Australians are using wearable technology more than ever to keep fit, and for those living in remote and regional areas it has brought the gym to their doorstep.

A woman in green shirt stands behind a sign that reads 'Tarella Station'.

Duration: 1 minute 1 second m1 s

Source:ABC Broken HillTopic:Fitness and ExercisebyCoquohalla Connor

Insight into what it's like starting a business in a remote town

Skills shortages, network connectivity issues and added freight costs are just some of the challenges for business owners in regional Australia — but one business group says it's forcing them to be more innovative.

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Source:ABC Broken HillTopic:Small BusinessesbyJosh Mercer

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Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

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This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

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Queensland sets up Sheffield Shield final against South Australia

Queensland's draw with South Australia will be enough to secure the Bulls a spot in the Sheffield Shield final if other results fall their way.

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Source:ABC NewsTopic:Cricket

A-League player reveals daily death threats since coming out as gay

Adelaide United defender Josh Cavallo, the first openly gay professional footballer, says he still receives daily death threats since coming out more than three years ago.

A young man in a white polo shirt smiles in a radio studio

Duration: 6 minutes 31 seconds m

Source:ABC NewsTopic:Soccer

SA man endures frostnip, hallucinations to win Arctic ultra-marathon

Aaron Crook estimates he got 11 hours sleep in seven days as he trekked 620 kilometres across the Arctic Circle to win one of the world's toughest races.

A man dressed for freezing conditions hauls a sled across an icy landscape.

Source:ABC Radio AdelaideTopic:Marathon

The Socceroos know “the game owes you nothing”

Four games. That's how many fixtures Tony Popovic has been allowed to coach in the five months since he took over as Socceroos manager. In the next week, he has two more against lowly Indonesia and China.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic stands with his arms folded at training.

Duration: 14 minutes 15 seconds m

Source:ListenTopic:Sport

NSW News

Sarah Abu Lebdeh leaves court after being charged over threats to Israeli patients

NSW nurse Sarah Abu Lebdeh leaves court after being charged over a video conversation with an Israeli content creator that included threats to Israeli patients.

Duration: 1 minute 1 second m1 s

Source:ABC News

Sydney nurse shielded by men in hoodies leaving first court appearance

Ahmad Rashad Nadir, 27 and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, were charged over a video where they allegedly made threats to Israeli patients.

A woman surrounded by men wearing sunglasses and hoodies

Duration: 1 minute 1 second m1 s

Source:ABC NewsTopic:CourtsbyJamie McKinnell

Queensland sets up Sheffield Shield final against South Australia

Queensland's draw with South Australia will be enough to secure the Bulls a spot in the Sheffield Shield final if other results fall their way.

Source:ABC NewsTopic:Cricket

Calls for free dental care for seniors as hospitalisations surge

The Australian Dental Association is calling on the government to fund a seniors dental benefits scheme to help older Australians as hospitalisations surge.

Duration: 2 minutes 38 seconds m38 s

Source:ABC NewsTopic:Health

National News

Two men found guilty over multi-million-dollar gold toilet heist

The 18-carat solid-gold toilet was on display for just two days at an English palace before it was stolen under the cover of darkness.

Duration: 54 seconds s

Published:17m agoWed 19 Mar 2025 at 1:28amSource:ABC NewsTopic:CrimebyCharmayne Allison

Customers snub cafes, restaurants as spending tightens

With a record number of hospitality sector closures last month, small businesses are fighting to find ways to keep customers coming through their doors.

A woman in an apron with red hair tied back and bright blue eyes looks solemnly into camera behind a cafe counter.

Published:19m agoWed 19 Mar 2025 at 1:25amSource:ABC NewsTopic:Small BusinessesbyBrianna Melville

Richard White misled WiseTech board on personal relationships, review finds

WiseTech co-founder and executive chair Richard White accepts the findings of a board review into his conduct and will remain in his current role, after a tumultuous period for the software firm.

Richard White stands in front of office windows, with rooftops and trees visible behind him

Published:48m agoWed 19 Mar 2025 at 12:57amSource:ABC NewsTopic:Company NewsbyStephanie Chalmers

US chief justice pushes back on Trump's call to impeach federal judge

US Chief Justice John Roberts rebukes President Donald Trump for calling for the impeachment of a federal judge, saying it is "not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision".

A man in a suit puts his arm on a man in judge's robes

Published:51m agoWed 19 Mar 2025 at 12:54amSource:ABC NewsTopic:Courts

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Barrier Highway reopens after fatal crash

MLC says abortion policy a 'terrible mess' at NSW public hospitals

Historic paddleboat becomes cheap alternative to 'expensive' housing for shipwright

'Represents how broken you feel': Mosaic headstones help people with grief

Rain brings relief to outback town on the brink of running out of water

Little hope for ex-cyclone flows in NSW, Victoria and SA, experts warn

Second alleged prison escapee recaptured in Broken Hill

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KI Kids create confronting drink drive billboard to stop island drink drivers

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Marathon training in far west New South Wales near White Cliffs

Emergency services responded to a call-out at Kars Station

Inquest begins into death of NSW woman Sonya Dutton

Delays to fix hole in wild dog fence

Historic paddleboat becomes cheap alternative to 'expensive' housing for shipwright

'Represents how broken you feel': Mosaic headstones help people with grief

Jo's outback gym is the road into town and the coach is on her wrist

Insight into what it's like starting a business in a remote town

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

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Queensland sets up Sheffield Shield final against South Australia

A-League player reveals daily death threats since coming out as gay

SA man endures frostnip, hallucinations to win Arctic ultra-marathon

The Socceroos know “the game owes you nothing”

Sarah Abu Lebdeh leaves court after being charged over threats to Israeli patients

Sydney nurse shielded by men in hoodies leaving first court appearance

Queensland sets up Sheffield Shield final against South Australia

Calls for free dental care for seniors as hospitalisations surge

Two men found guilty over multi-million-dollar gold toilet heist

Customers snub cafes, restaurants as spending tightens

Richard White misled WiseTech board on personal relationships, review finds

US chief justice pushes back on Trump's call to impeach federal judge

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