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Crown calls for hit man to receive life sentence over Newcastle grandmother's execution

A judge is urged to put Canberra man Jason Paul Hawkins, 48, in prison for life, over the "incomprehensible" shooting of a 61-year-old Newcastle woman.
Wiman in black singlet top.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courts and Trialsby Giselle Wakatama

Canberra man jailed for 15 years for murdering partner who fell from bonnet of his car

Michael O'Connell is sentenced to 15 years in jail for the murder of Danielle Jordan, who fell from the bonnet of his moving car in April 2022.
The sign out of the front of the building and the crest, with an autumnal tree nearby and a blue sky beyond.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trialsby Courtney Barrett Peters Courtney Barrett Peters

Missing Canberra children found, man charged

ACT police thanks the Canberra community after two boys reported missing are located safe and well.
Police car

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crime

The Music of Melanie Safka

Her music career spanned seven decades starting at Woodstock and taking her around the globe. 
Jon Faine, Melanie Safka, Jackie Wrafter
Duration: 23 minutes 47 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)with Michael Pavlich

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.
Car tyre covered in prickly cactus
Duration: 29 minutes 36 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Biologyby Michael Pavlich

Australia thrash West Indies in final ODI in Canberra

The Australians don't need the whole of the first powerplay to finish off the final ODI against the West Indies, after another brilliant bowling performance and a fierce cameo from Jake Fraser-McGurk.
A dejected West Indies batter looks down at his feet while a big screen behind him shows a sign "Oh what a wicket!".

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

The unfortunate tale of the 'bin chicken'

The ibis bird population may be increasing in Canberra. Why do these birds have such a poor reputation? 
White ibis in a rubbish tip.
Duration: 11 minutes 31 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Birdswith Alice Matthews

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ACT program offering homeowners improved security

The Neighbourhood Watch scheme offers a rebate on measures like alarms and security cameras and has the support of local police.
Duration: 2 minutes 13 seconds

Source: ABC News

Fertility testing becoming popular among young single women

The cohort of young, single women aren't yet ready for kids, but want to know more about their reproductive chances.
Duration: 2 minutes 58 seconds

Source: ABC News

Canberra's Australia Day drone display hailed as a success

Over 100,000 Canberrans lined Lake Burley Griffin, with some saying it marks the end for fireworks displays.
Duration: 2 minutes 5 seconds

Source: ABC News

Suburb bordering NSW and ACT has an access road problem

Residents in the NSW suburb of south Jerrabomberra are experiencing growing pains, with no dedicated road from the suburb into Canberra.
Duration: 1 minute 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

National News

Three men plead not guilty to murder of drug dealer in robbery gone wrong

A Supreme Court jury is told a known ice dealer was gunned down in his car as he fled a "drug rip" — the ripping off of a drug dealer — north of Newcastle. 
A man in a singlet taking a selfie in the mirror.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Crimeby Giselle Wakatama

Environmentalist slam approval of one of largest proposed greenfield coal mines

Whitehaven Coal's Winchester South coal mine in central Queensland's Bowen Basin plans to extract up to 17 million tonnes of coal a year for about 30 years.
Mine infrastructure in a coalfield, blue sky.

Published: Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Mining (Rural)by Katrina Beavan

Police recover 4WD vehicle from WA cliff crash that killed two men

Authorities have recovered the wreckage of a four-wheel drive after it plunged over a steep cliff at a remote WA beach, killing Matthew Farr and Louis Eeles, and seriously injuring a third.
Two young men with long hair smiling holding big fish.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Policeby Alice Angeloni

Girl accused of torturing and filming alleged assault of child in Noosa granted bail

The 12-year-old girl, who has been placed on a support plan under the National Disability Insurance Scheme after being recently diagnosed with autism, is facing charges of deprivation of liberty and the assault of a 13-year-old girl.
Outside of Maroochydore courthouse

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Courts and Trialsby Amy Sheehan

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