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Bonza claims title for worst on-time arrival results at four Australian airports in January

Australians are still suffering from budget airline Bonza's unreliability issues, one year after its launch.

Published: 2h agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 2:44amSource: ABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic: Air Transport Industryby Tamara Clark

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: SunSun 18 Feb 2024 at 7:35amSource: 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: SatSat 17 Feb 2024 at 8:06pmSource: ABC IllawarraTopic: Preschoolersby Brooke Chandler

World-first genetically modified banana given approval as 'safety-net' variety in Panama disease battle

Genetically modified cavendish bananas that are nearly immune to a devastating fungal disease have been given approval for commercial production and human consumption in Australia.

Published: FriFri 16 Feb 2024 at 6:21amSource: QLD Country HourTopic: Bananasby Lydia Burton

Pre-loved surfboards donated to new wave of surfers in Samoa

A surf culture is emerging in Samoa, with the help of some donated boards left by visiting surfers.

A man in his mid twenties holding a puppy, long curly hair, with some Islander children smiling with a surfboard and big smiles.

Published: FriFri 16 Feb 2024 at 12:54amSource: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Surfingby Wiriya Sati

Police are coaching kids in the boxing ring to build relationships, and demand is in the rise

In a western NSW sports hall, dozens of young people gather each week to hone their hooks, jabs and upper cuts. And while it might sound serious, the sessions at Bourke PCYC are also full of laughter and conversation.

Kids participating in the boxing program with the help of a boxing coach and officers.

Published: 15 Feb 2024Thu 15 Feb 2024 at 12:41amSource: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Crime Prevention

Police launch major search for labourer last seen in northern NSW five months ago

Police say the disappearance of 40-year-old Daniel Copeland is now the subject of a homicide investigation.

Duration: 43 seconds

Published: 14 Feb 2024Wed 14 Feb 2024 at 3:34amSource: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Missing Personby Matt Gazy and Kate Aubrey

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Getting the laughs on the Friday Panel

This week on the Friday Panel Christie has a training mishap and shares her most irrational fear. While Dane experiences his first walk out during his comedy performance.

Duration: 40 minutes 19 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Comedy (Humour)with Anna Moulder

The Friday Panel

It's a wide ranging discussion today on the Friday Panel. Haircuts, school camp, road trip playlists and sheep with mohawks you hear it all here!

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Duration: 41 minutes 18 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Film (Arts and Entertainment)with Anna Moulder

The Friday Panel returns.

The Friday Panel is back for 2024 with all the usual mayhem and mirth. This week Dane has some super big news to share!

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Duration: 40 minutes 11 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Film (Arts and Entertainment)with Anna Moulder

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Northern NSW residents rescue white-bellied sea eagle at Wallis Lake

A man was paddle-boarding at Wallis Lake near Forster when he saw a huge raptor struggling in the water. A crew of locals then stepped in to help, after realising there was a shortage of wildlife volunteers in the area.

Duration: 50 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North Coast

Hundreds of cownose rays filmed off NSW coast

A large gathering of hundreds of cownose rays off the NSW coast prompt questions from scientists, who know little about the sea creatures.

Duration: 3 minutes 23 seconds

Source: ABC News

Hundreds of cownose rays at Forster, NSW

Amateur photographer captures this footage 150 metres off Forster Main Beach.

Duration: 32 seconds

Source: ABC News

Bioluminescence at Coffs Harbour Marina

Bioluminescent algae at Coffs Harbour Marina lights up the water.

Duration: 53 seconds

Source: ABC Coffs Coast

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Pre-loved surfboards donated to new wave of surfers in Samoa

A surf culture is emerging in Samoa, with the help of some donated boards left by visiting surfers.

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Surfingby Wiriya Sati

Do you believe in love at first sight? These singles are willing to take their search for love offline

In a world dominated by online dating apps, face-to-face meetings can feel a little more daunting. But an old-fashioned speed dating event is sparking hope this Valentine's Day.

Sasha Gray is sitting on the lounge, enjoying a glass of wine smiling

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Human Interestby Emma Siossian and Nakita Jager

Calls for better safety regulations as hydrofoil riders head further offshore

An extensive marine search for what was mistakenly thought to be two missing paddleboarders on the New South Wales Mid North Coast has sparked calls for greater safety protocols around the emerging water sport of hydrofoiling.

The sport of foiling increasing in popularity

Duration: 23 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Maritime Accidents and Incidentsby Emma Siossian and Fiona Poole

Cheerleading isn't 'meant just for females' according to this 13yo boy headed for world championships

Thirteen-year-old Loghan Sculthorpe has made the Australian squad for the World Cheerleading Championships where he'll compete with a male teammate for the first time.

Young boy in team lycra green and black standing held up by girls holding one leg up behind him as flier in a cheer stunt.

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Other Sportsby Wiriya Sati

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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: 8 Nov 2023Wed 8 Nov 2023 at 7:00amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Published: 11 Jul 2023Tue 11 Jul 2023 at 12:02amSource: Radio

Know Your ABCs in an Emergency

Published: 8 Nov 2023Wed 8 Nov 2023 at 7:00amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

NSW Sport

Is Angus Brayshaw's medical retirement a sign of things to come?

At age 28, Angus Brayshaw's AFL career is over. The Melbourne Demon has struggled with concussion for much of his career and today, on advice from doctors, announced his retirement.

An AFL player lies on a stretcher and is carted off with support staff around him.

Duration: 12 minutes 50 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

The AFL responds to Joel Smith and Tarryn Thomas allegations

The AFL season is around the corner, but it's the off-field headlines that have put new CEO Andrew Dillon in the hot-seat.

Joel Smith watches a kick during a 2023 AFL match.

Duration: 11 minutes 45 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Celebrated broadcaster Karen Tighe farewells ABC Sport after trailblazing career in TV and radio

Award-winning ABC Sport presenter Karen Tighe announces she is leaving the organisation to focus on her health.

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Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

From skiing to football, rugby and equestrian — what is Australia's most dangerous sport?

Australians know they are accepting a certain level of risk every time they step onto a sporting field. But when playing sport leads to death, society's tolerance and the sport's social licence is tested.

A three-panel split image showing a young man in a cricket cap, a woman riding a jumping horse, and a water-skier.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

NSW News

Taylor Swift visits Sydney Zoo

Taylor Swift has visited Sydney Zoo ahead of her Eras Tour in Sydney.

Duration: 34 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)

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.

Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Floodsby Bruce MacKenzie

Live Moment: Blood found at two sites as police search for former TV host and partner

Police believe former Network 10 host Jesse Baird can help over the disappearance of his 29-year-old partner, whose possessions were found in a Sydney skip-bin.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Greta Stonehouse

Developers are approaching areas mooted for rezoning. What should you do if you're made an offer?

With more than 30 locations in Sydney potentially set to be rezoned for higher density housing, developers are reportedly approaching residents and offering to buy their homes.

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Urban Development and Planningby Declan Bowring

National News

WorkSafe ACT identifies 70 cubic metres of asbestos-ridden mulch at Canberra site

Mulch laced with bonded asbestos is discovered at a residential complex in Canberra, as one landscaping company describes learning their products contain the material as "a major kick in the guts".

Fence with a danger asbestos sign at the Rozelle Parklands as the clean up continues

Published: 5m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 5:07amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Asbestosby Victor Petrovic and Harry Frost

King Charles says he has been 'reduced to tears' by public support after cancer diagnosis

Speaking during his weekly audience with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the king also said he was gratified to see how his diagnosis had boosted support for cancer charities across the UK.

An older white man with white hair in a navy pinstriped suit smiles as he shakes hands with a middle-aged man of Indian heritage

Published: 17m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 4:55amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Royalty

Independent inquiry launched into fatal Taipan army helicopter crash

The fatal crash off the coast of Queensland last year killed four defence personnel.

A ship pulls Taipan wreckage from the ocean, authorities are in a smaller watercraft nearby

Published: 37m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 4:36amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Defence Forces

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.

Published: 48m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 4:25amSource: ABC North CoastTopic: Floodsby Bruce MacKenzie

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Bonza claims title for worst on-time arrival results at four Australian airports in January

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

NSW government announces plan to build 100 preschools in three years

World-first genetically modified banana given approval as 'safety-net' variety in Panama disease battle

Pre-loved surfboards donated to new wave of surfers in Samoa

Police are coaching kids in the boxing ring to build relationships, and demand is in the rise

Police launch major search for labourer last seen in northern NSW five months ago

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Getting the laughs on the Friday Panel

The Friday Panel

The Friday Panel returns.

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Northern NSW residents rescue white-bellied sea eagle at Wallis Lake

Hundreds of cownose rays filmed off NSW coast

Hundreds of cownose rays at Forster, NSW

Bioluminescence at Coffs Harbour Marina

Pre-loved surfboards donated to new wave of surfers in Samoa

Do you believe in love at first sight? These singles are willing to take their search for love offline

Calls for better safety regulations as hydrofoil riders head further offshore

Cheerleading isn't 'meant just for females' according to this 13yo boy headed for world championships

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Know Your ABCs in an Emergency

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Know Your ABCs in an Emergency

Is Angus Brayshaw's medical retirement a sign of things to come?

The AFL responds to Joel Smith and Tarryn Thomas allegations

Celebrated broadcaster Karen Tighe farewells ABC Sport after trailblazing career in TV and radio

From skiing to football, rugby and equestrian — what is Australia's most dangerous sport?

Taylor Swift visits Sydney Zoo

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

Live Moment: Blood found at two sites as police search for former TV host and partner

Developers are approaching areas mooted for rezoning. What should you do if you're made an offer?

WorkSafe ACT identifies 70 cubic metres of asbestos-ridden mulch at Canberra site

King Charles says he has been 'reduced to tears' by public support after cancer diagnosis

Independent inquiry launched into fatal Taipan army helicopter crash

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

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