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No plan in place to move Lismore flood survivors into permanent housing, report finds

Two years after major flooding in NSW, an auditor-generals's report outlines how hundreds of survivors are still waiting to move into temporary accommodation.
tent set up inside home without walls

Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Floodsby Bruce MacKenzie

Yass businesses spending hundreds of dollars a week on bottled water, as treatment problem remains

A Yass pub says it's spending at least $50 a day on bottled water, while GPs are relying on hand sanitiser, as a treatment problem with the water supply remains one week on from when it started.
A woman stands behind a pub bar holding five bottles of water.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Local Governmentby Victor Petrovic and Courtney Barrett Peters

Plan to build mountain bike trails in extinct volcano hits roadblock, leaving riders deflated

The extinct volcano in the NSW Central West was set to be reignited by a nearly 100km network of mountain bike trails, but the project has stalled indefinitely because of funding.
A mountain biker in the wilderness.

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Mountain Bikingby Joanna Woodburn

Arson cases rise with one NSW regional town reporting rate up to eight times state average

Crime data extracted by the ABC shows big spikes in arson offences across New South Wales, with some regional areas reporting rates up to eight times the state average.
Night time photo of firefighter at a blaze .

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Arsonby Giselle Wakatama

This year's vintage might produce 'super wines', but trade talks with China could be the key to the industry's future

Producers say ideal conditions have led to a 50 per cent increase in yields this season amid hopes the tariffs on Australian wine to China could be lifted as early as March. 
A close up shot of some purple grapes

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Viticultureby Hamish Cole, Amelia Bernasconi and Lucas Forbes

PM speaks of 'great divide' at Country Labor Conference, amid calls for fresh water access in regional schools

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leans into the theme of the "great divide" in Australian politics, after delegates hear concerns about 47 schools in regional NSW without access to fresh water.
Man standing on a stage in fron of a podium in a suit

Published: Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: ALPby Kelly Fuller

NSW government announces plan to build 100 preschools in three years

Chris Minns made the announcement at a Labor conference on the state's South Coast, where he criticised the previous government for failing to live up to its early education promises.
A smiling woman hugs her two young kids.

Published: Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Preschoolersby Brooke Chandler

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Mr Newcombe has been doing the job for more than 30 years.

Paul Newcombe has a collection of snakes at his home including a Woma python called Ned.
Duration: 23 seconds

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Lithgow sewage system outdated and amuck

Toilets in a town just west of the Blue Mountains can overflow during heavy rain, but its council says millions of dollars are required to modernise the system.
Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds

Source: ABC News

Spreading the love of Elvis

Driving 830 kilometres from Toowoomba to the Parkes Elvis Festival, tribute artist Tristan James decided to "break the trip up" by stopping to entertain residents at nursing homes along the way.
Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds

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Elvis Festival underway in Parkes

Thousands of people are in the central west NSW of Parkes this week for the 31st annual Elvis Festival.
Duration: 33 seconds

Source: ABC Central West

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