Madeleine Cross
Port Macquarie, NSW
Madeleine Cross is a reporter at ABC Mid North Coast in Port Macquarie. She has previously worked with ABC Radio News and ABC News Channel in Sydney. Madeleine graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism and Marketing from Curtin University, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Broadcasting at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia.
Latest by Madeleine Cross
As the 'loneliness pandemic' continues, a new mum sets out to adopt a grandma for her baby daughter
First-time mum Nina Peterson felt lonely in the first months of her daughter's life so she decided to find daughter Millie a grandparent. And along came Christine.
Family of man fatally shot by police 'tormented' by death as they call for change
Family members of Todd McKenzie remember him as a "beautiful" and "happy-go-lucky" person as an inquest into his 2019 death ends.
Elderly man's body found at scene of NSW house fire
Emergency services worked for almost five hours to contain and extinguish the flames that engulfed the home on the Mid North Coast.
Have you heard of 'nature's Warheads', 'citrus caviar' or a sunburn-relieving flower?
A sour plum, finger limes and a flower used to soothe sunburn are among the plants being grown at a coastal holiday park so locals and visitors can learn how to use native ingredients.
Fatal crash in Molong treated as domestic-related incident by police as community mourns
A two-vehicle crash in regional NSW which killed a 36-year-old mother and left a man in a critical condition is being treated by police as a domestic-related incident.
Hundreds of Indigenous languages are no longer spoken. This school hopes the Voice will ensure no more are lost
The first bilingual Indigenous language school in NSW and its founding corporation want the Voice to Parliament to focus on language and truth-telling.
Zoo and visitors left mourning loss of 'our beautiful lion king'
Billabong Zoo in Port Macquarie has announced the death of Milo due to post-surgery complications after he had been diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition.
Sydney woman charged with dangerous driving over fatal crash
A 70-year-old woman has been charged following a deadly crash on the Pacific Highway in regional New South Wales which left a four-wheel drive suspended in the air.
Car driver dies after fiery Pacific Highway truck crash
A car driver has died after a serious crash on the New South Wales Mid North Coast which resulted in a fire on the Pacific Highway.
At 82, veteran cricket player Les is just getting started on his latest innings
Like many Australians, Les King has fond memories of playing cricket as a youngster with his mates. After a 40-year break, the octogenarian is making new memories and friends, and has no plans to hang up the shin pads.
Man charged with murder over March stabbing on NSW mid north coast
Conrad Lardner, 48, is charged with murder over a stabbing death at South Kempsey in March, with 31-year-old Leearna Davis charged with accessory after the fact.
Cancer patients face treatment delays or weeks away from home as machine out of action
Jeff Craven had a hard decision to make — wait weeks to get cancer treatment locally on the NSW Mid North Coast, or travel to Sydney. His surgeon says more could have been done to get him care closer to home.
Man accused of making $1.4m dealing drugs on the dark web for crypto granted bail
Police allege the 55-year-old, who was arrested on the Mid North Coast yesterday, used the proceeds to buy property.
Driver released on bail after alleged fatal hit and run of retired Anglican minister in Port Macquarie
An 86-year-old retired Anglican minister dies after being hit by a vehicle at a pedestrian crossing on NSW's Mid North Coast, with fresh charges pending for a 63-year old driver released on conditional bail.
Tributes flow for long-serving Nationals MP Stephen Bromhead
The Myall Lakes MP retired from state politics in October last year, after revealing his diagnosis of mesothelioma.
'Ecological threat' closes 70 per cent of world-heritage-listed Lord Howe Island
The majority of land on Lord Howe Island has been temporarily closed to all non-essential visitors due to the escalating risk of the highly transferable myrtle rust.
How everyday citizen scientists could use 'eDNA' to help save endangered turtles
With her son Bruce by her side, researcher Jessica Tout-Lyon has been working to save the endangered Manning River turtle by developing environmental DNA sampling methods that can be used by everyday people.
How celebrating Holi, the festival of colours, has united this community
The arrival of spring in India and the triumph of good over evil are being celebrated by Hindus around the world, including on the New South Wales Mid North Coast.
How the music industry helped Ange embrace her sexuality
The lead singer of a regional NSW band says despite "self-denial" in her earlier years, she is finally comfortable to openly express her sexuality.
Kirsty could give birth from her mother's womb – thanks to Australia's first uterus transplant
Kirsty Bryant could potentially give birth to a baby from the same womb in which she was formed after receiving a uterus transplant from her 53-year-old mother.
'I didn't sleep that night': Beekeepers demand explanation after hive eradication zone shifts
Beekeepers on the NSW Mid North Coast were on the verge of euthanasing thousands of bees before the state’s latest varroa mite emergency zone was suddenly changed.
Homeowners 'confused', anxious as voluntary buybacks begin in Northern Rivers
While homeowners receive "formal offers" in the highest-risk flood zones, some residents say "vague" information has them "confused" and lacking certainty about their future.
Man drowns on Mid North Coast, NSW coastal drownings reach summer record
It's officially the worst summer for coastal drownings on record in NSW following another three deaths across the weekend.
How a canoe trip led to a botanic garden — thanks to Alex Floyd and his friends
Known as "the father of rainforest botany" by his colleagues, Alex Floyd OAM is remembered for his "tireless" career, including co-founding NSW's North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens.
Alina was just 19 when she fled war-torn Ukraine — she's now thriving in regional Australia
Ukrainian refugees who fled after Russia invaded last year have settled into coastal NSW. Despite missing home, they say they've found a support network.