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NSW records 'really bad year for murder' in 2024

Jackie Fitzgerald, executive director at NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, said the number increase was "unusually high".

Emergency services at Westfield Bondi Junction after multiple people were killed

Published:YesterdayTue 18 Mar 2025 at 12:25amSource:ABC NewsTopic:HomicidebyJesse Hyland andJean Kennedy

Liberals claim victory in Port Macquarie by-election

Robert Dwyer wins the state seat for the Liberals, but Nationals candidate Sean Gleeson vows to contest it again at the next election.

Published:YesterdayTue 18 Mar 2025 at 12:34amSource:ABC Coffs CoastTopic:ElectionsbyClaire Simmonds andCameron Marshall

Nut farmer cops $800,000 hit as first crop floored in wild weather

Horticulture businesses were some of the hardest hit with strong winds causing widespread damage in orchards.

Flood water covering the majority of a young pecan nut plantation.

Published:MonMon 17 Mar 2025 at 6:21amSource:ABC RuralTopic:Horticulture IndustrybyKim Honan

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

Liberals 'likely to win' rare Coalition clash in Port Macquarie by-election

The Liberals hold a tight lead against the Nationals in Port Macquarie's state by-election and an election analyst says they're very likely to win.

Robery Dwyer smiling with glasses on and a pink shirt

Published:SunSun 16 Mar 2025 at 1:46amSource:ABC Mid North CoastTopic:State and Territory ElectionsbyNakita Jager andEmma Siossian

Josh was a fit 40-year-old when he collapsed in this 'stroke hotspot'

First Nations people in Australia's "stroke hotspot" have come together in a campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms.

A man in a colourful shirt with Indigenous designs smiles.

Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds m12 s

Published:FriFri 14 Mar 2025 at 8:16pmSource:ABC Mid North CoastTopic:StrokebyEmma Siossian

Worried about your Easter getaway? Beaches will be open for business, despite the cyclone

School holiday travel plans have been thrown into turmoil after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred left a trail of destruction along the east coast, prompting pleas from tourism operators for holiday-makers not to cancel their Easter getaways.

person with parachute jumping off tall sand dune

Duration: 2 minutes 38 seconds m38 s

Published:ThuThu 13 Mar 2025 at 7:30pmSource:ABC NewsTopic:Travel and TourismbyKristy Sexton-McGrath

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Australian charity helps Israeli farmers fight fires

A not-for-profit Australian group is helping Israeli farmers deal with fires caused by dry conditions and the war with terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

Duration: 6 minutes 38 seconds m

Source:ListenbyDavid Claughton

Urgent action needed on global soil degradation

Scientists are warning that 90 per cent of the planet's soil could be degraded by 2050 unless urgent action is taken.

Duration: 7 minutes 41 seconds m

Source:ListenTopic:SoilbyDavid Claughton

Last Panel of the year

On the panel today Jess McGuire, Dane Simpson and Christie Dawes talk holiday plans.There's also a discussion about the pitfalls of online shopping.

Picture of smiling woman and man on green background with title Friday Panel

Duration: 18 minutes 46 seconds m

Source:ListenTopic:ComedywithJess McGuire

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Survivors share stories in Dunghutti stroke awareness project

A new awareness program is working to reduce the risk of stroke for First Nations people in Dunghutti Country.

Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds m12 s

Source:ABC News

Bellingen River drone footage

Bellingen River drone footage.

Duration: 20 seconds s

Source:ABC News

Farmers forced to ditch milk amid supermarket shortage due to road closures

Farmers says dairy trucks should be allowed through flooded roads given the shortage of milk in shops.

Duration: 2 minutes 36 seconds m36 s

Source:ABC News

SES workers assist inland communities isolated by floodwaters in the Coffs Harbour region

Digby Werthmuller reports from Nana Glen near Coffs Harbour – an inland community isolated by floodwaters – where SES workers have been deployed.

SES truck and workers stopped at a flooded road

Duration: 2 minutes 44 seconds m44 s

Source:ABC News

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Josh was a fit 40-year-old when he collapsed in this 'stroke hotspot'

First Nations people in Australia's "stroke hotspot" have come together in a campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms.

Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds m12 s

Source:ABC Mid North CoastTopic:StrokebyEmma Siossian

Going online to avoid impulse buys might be the key to grocery savings

Many people are now shopping around for the best grocery deals, or going online to avoid temptation.

Duration: 2 minutes 21 seconds m21 s

Source:ABC Mid North CoastTopic:Cost of LivingbyEmma Siossian andClaire Simmonds

King out of retirement and 'pumped' to take on Pipeline

Former world bodyboard champion Damian King is preparing to take on Hawaii's Pipeline, more than a decade after he last competed at the famous break.

A man on a bodyboard surfing in the barrel section of a large wave.

Duration: 49 seconds s

Source:ABC Mid North CoastTopic:SurfingbyEmma Siossian

Love grows among the weeds for ecotourism devotees

Ecotourism is drawing travellers across Australia, including on remote Lord Howe Island where Ian Sinclair and John Pemble got married after a morning spent pulling weeds.

A rugged mountainous island, viewed from the air.

Source:ABC NewsTopic:NaturebyEmma Siossian,Hannah Ross,Alex Barwick andMichael Black

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Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

This election, the ABC is asking you to be part of the conversation.

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Published:27 Aug 2024Tue 27 Aug 2024 at 4:23amSource:ABC BRISBANE

Know your ABCs in an emergency

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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Published:9 Dec 2024Mon 9 Dec 2024 at 5:23amSource:ABC EmergencyTopic:Bushfires

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Published:27 Aug 2024Tue 27 Aug 2024 at 4:23amSource:ABC BRISBANE

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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.

South Australia batters and Queensland fielders shake hands

Source:ABC NewsTopic:Cricket

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

Piastri's papaya rules quandary

One of Oscar Piastri's great strengths is his lack of emotion, so it was telling that the Australian could not hide his disappointment at blowing his chance in Melbourne.

Oscar Piastri, in his racing suit and cap, looking towards the sky

Duration: 14 minutes 48 seconds m

Source:ListenTopic:Sport

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Wallabies star's injury poses 'what if' scenario ahead of Lions series

An injury to Fraser McReight doesn't appear as serious as first thought, but it raises the question of whether the Wallabies have sufficient depth to take down the British and Irish Lions, writes Luke Pentony.

Fraser McReight holds his injured shoulder.

Source:ABC NewsTopic:Rugby Union

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:50m agoWed 19 Mar 2025 at 12:54amSource:ABC NewsTopic:Courts

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NSW records 'really bad year for murder' in 2024

Liberals claim victory in Port Macquarie by-election

Nut farmer cops $800,000 hit as first crop floored in wild weather

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

Liberals 'likely to win' rare Coalition clash in Port Macquarie by-election

Josh was a fit 40-year-old when he collapsed in this 'stroke hotspot'

Worried about your Easter getaway? Beaches will be open for business, despite the cyclone

ABC Coffs Coast Local News

Australian charity helps Israeli farmers fight fires

Urgent action needed on global soil degradation

Last Panel of the year

ABC Radio COFFS COAST

NSW Country Hour

Connect with ABC Coffs Coast

Survivors share stories in Dunghutti stroke awareness project

Bellingen River drone footage

Farmers forced to ditch milk amid supermarket shortage due to road closures

SES workers assist inland communities isolated by floodwaters in the Coffs Harbour region

Josh was a fit 40-year-old when he collapsed in this 'stroke hotspot'

Going online to avoid impulse buys might be the key to grocery savings

King out of retirement and 'pumped' to take on Pipeline

Love grows among the weeds for ecotourism devotees

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Download our free ABC listen app

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Download our free ABC listen app

Queensland sets up Sheffield Shield final against South Australia

The Socceroos know “the game owes you nothing”

Piastri's papaya rules quandary

Wallabies star's injury poses 'what if' scenario ahead of Lions series

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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