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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

Horrified witnesses tell court of gunshot, then car crash, before finding ice dealer slumped at the wheel

Salt Ash residents have given evidence at the trial of Elijah Cage, Tyson Stamp, and Max Lowcock alleging hearing a gun shot, then seeing an out of control ute coming around a corner and crashing with ice dealer David King slumped at the wheel.

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Published: 2h agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 2:19amSource: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courts and Trialsby Giselle Wakatama

Meth-dealing brother of former NSW deputy premier jailed after judge hears about 'sometimes' violent upbringing

Joshua Toole has been sentenced to six years' jail over his link to a commercial drug syndicate, after pleading guilty to supplying 1.8 kilograms of methamphetamine.

Man in black shirt holds up phone for selfie

Published: 22h agoWed 21 Feb 2024 at 6:21amSource: ABC NewcastleTopic: Drug Rehabilitationby Giselle Wakatama

Groovin the Moo is the latest casualty of a festival industry in crisis. What can be done?

Groovin the Moo's cancellation is just the latest blow to an industry facing a perfect storm of struggles. What can be done to save festivals like it?

A crowd of young Groovin The Moo festival-goers raise their hands and cheer.

Published: 5h agoWed 21 Feb 2024 at 11:50pmSource: Double JTopic: Music Industryby Al Newstead

Jamahl was non-verbal before starting kindergarten. This year he's school captain

Over the years, Jamahl Ali has thrived with support from his teachers, family and therapists. Now this boy with "a very kind heart" is leading his peers at Toronto Public School.

Jamahl and his mum Shanna hug in front of a rainbow wall at the school

Duration: 1 minute 53 seconds

Published: 10h agoWed 21 Feb 2024 at 6:46pmSource: ABC NewcastleTopic: Autism Spectrum Disorderby Keely Johnson

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.

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Published: YesterdayWed 21 Feb 2024 at 12:33amSource: ABC NewcastleTopic: Arsonby Giselle Wakatama

The WWE world champ is a 27yo from Adelaide. And she's back in Australia to defend her title

At the age of 15, Adelaide's Demi Bennett stepped into a wrestling ring for the first time.

A woman wearing black clothing with purple shoulder spikes crouches on the outside of the ring mat glaring at the audience

Published: YesterdayWed 21 Feb 2024 at 2:51amSource: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Sport Eventby Shannon Corvo and Patrick Williams

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The cactus of chaos: A retrospective of Australia's dreaded prickly pear

It was a bright idea at the time but the introduction of the prickly pear has been an environmental disaster for the Australian landscape.

Duration: 29 minutes 36 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Biologyby Michael Pavlich

Helping countless Australians age with dignity and care

Dr John Ward has devoted his life to providing outstanding medical care for disadvantaged people and ageing Australians – often at personal cost and with little recognition.

Duration: 3 minutes

Source: ListenTopic: Health

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An epidemic of friendship is turning picnicking strangers into mates

Lee was at her lowest point when her friends came to the rescue.

A woman with a glowing smile is playing a game outdoors with friends.

Duration: 11 minutes

Source: ListenTopic: Relationshipsby Grant Wolter

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Can Australia become a renewable energy superpower?

The Prime Minister and two veteran economists last week made impassioned calls for Australia to become a renewable energy superpower.

Duration: 6 minutes 48 seconds

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Jamahl Ali started school non-verbal, but after years of therapy and support, he is now school captain

Jamahl Ali is Toronto Public's School Captain 2024.

Duration: 1 minute 53 seconds

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Newcastle industrial fire

Fire engulfs an auto-electrical workshop in the Newcastle suburb of Wickham.

Duration: 20 seconds

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Search continues for missing angler in NSW Hunter region

Surf Life Saving crews and NSW Police are searching for a man who was swept off rocks while rockfishing with several other people at Fingal Bay yesterday morning.

Duration: 32 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Jamahl was non-verbal before starting kindergarten. This year he's school captain

Over the years, Jamahl Ali has thrived with support from his teachers, family and therapists. Now this boy with "a very kind heart" is leading his peers at Toronto Public School.

Duration: 1 minute 53 seconds

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Autism Spectrum Disorderby Keely Johnson

Sky's the limit for these tenacious hikers taking on Australia's highest peak for charity

Fifteen young people and a team of supporters climb Mount Kosciuszko to defy stereotypes about disability, while raising funds for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

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Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Cerebral Palsyby Adriane Reardon

Hilary was one of the 'star girls' of the Australian military. But like many women, she has been largely forgotten — until now

Photojournalist Carla Edwards has spent 14 months collecting stories about women in the Australian military to shine a light on their contributions during conflict and wartime.

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Source: ABC Central CoastTopic: World War 2by Keira Proust

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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

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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

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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: 7m 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.

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Published: 19m 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: 1m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 5:13amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Defence Forcesby Andrew Greene

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: 49m 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

Horrified witnesses tell court of gunshot, then car crash, before finding ice dealer slumped at the wheel

Meth-dealing brother of former NSW deputy premier jailed after judge hears about 'sometimes' violent upbringing

Groovin the Moo is the latest casualty of a festival industry in crisis. What can be done?

Jamahl was non-verbal before starting kindergarten. This year he's school captain

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

The WWE world champ is a 27yo from Adelaide. And she's back in Australia to defend her title

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The cactus of chaos: A retrospective of Australia's dreaded prickly pear

Helping countless Australians age with dignity and care

An epidemic of friendship is turning picnicking strangers into mates

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Can Australia become a renewable energy superpower?

Jamahl Ali started school non-verbal, but after years of therapy and support, he is now school captain

Newcastle industrial fire

Search continues for missing angler in NSW Hunter region

Jamahl was non-verbal before starting kindergarten. This year he's school captain

Sky's the limit for these tenacious hikers taking on Australia's highest peak for charity

Hilary was one of the 'star girls' of the Australian military. But like many women, she has been largely forgotten — until now

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

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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