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Gas producer 'committed' to controversial drilling project despite NSW government opposition

The Minns government will introduce a bill to stop a permit that allows the exploration and extraction of gas in NSW state waters. 
Protesters at the beach hold up a banner that says "Protect our coast from offshore gas"

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Climate Changeby Alexander Lewis

Construction giant calls in administrators leaving 21 multimillion-dollar developments dangling

St Hilliers is placed into voluntary administration as work halts on its developments around Australia, including major projects in Newcastle, the Central Coast and Brisbane.
Artist impression of retirement village being built trackside in Brisbane.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Construction and Real Estate Industryby Giselle Wakatama

Almost $10m of Sara Lee debt to creditors won't be paid, hurting small providers

The desserts manufacturer is in administration, but the company will not repay a "shocking amount of money" to its creditors.
A fence in front of a white wall with Sara Lee written on a red background.

Published: Source: ABC Central CoastTopic: Food and Beverage Processing Industryby Keira Proust

Funding flows for high-speed rail between Sydney and Newcastle, but scepticism on timeline remains

Advocates welcome $80 million in federal funding for a high-speed rail business case, but say with the project still many years away, upgrades to the existing line must also be prioritised.
A map of Newcastle to Sydney train line. The nose of a bullet train.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Trainsby Keely Johnson

Iconic brand saved

Sara Lee has found a buyer.
Duration: 7 minutes 58 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Cakeswith Sarah Macdonald

Sara Lee bought by same family that saved Darrell Lea

Dessert manufacturer Sara Lee is being sold after it went into voluntary administration last October.
Sara Lee sign in Lisarow.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Food and Beverage Processing Industry

Police officers charged over 'free for all' brawl that left NRL player bloodied and bruised

Two NSW police officers have been charged with assault after a brawl with NRL star Tom Starling on the state's Central Coast more than three years ago.
A young man with a moustache sits in a car and takes a selfie. His face is cut and bruised.

Published: Source: ABC Central CoastTopic: Assaultby Keira Proust

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The flying fox is one of Australia's most important native species.

The flying fox is one of Australia's most important native species but volunteers who care for their injured are stretched to the limit and in need of more supprt.
Duration: 2 minutes 13 seconds

Source: ABC Illawarra

Central Coast residents cleaning up after wild weather

Around 10 buildings in Long Jetty lost their roofs and power was cut to thousands of homes.
Duration: 1 minute 56 seconds

Source: ABC News

Ancient Aboriginal rock carvings vandalised in NSW

Ancient Aboriginal rock carvings have been vandalised on the New South Wales Central Coast leaving First Nations residents heartbroken.
Duration: 4 minutes 47 seconds

Source: ABC News

Fiji opposes Israel-Gaza ceasefire ahead of Pacific Islands forum

Fiji opposes Israel-Gaza ceasefire ahead of Pacific Islands forum where climate change will be top priority.
Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC News

Features

Angel never thought she'd see her niece again, then she saw a handprint at her high school

The vibrant handprint display tells hundreds of unique stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture and unites some of the country's most respected Indigenous trailblazers.
A serious young woman on the floor next to a wall covered in painted handprints, wears orange, white t-shirt, black pants.

Source: ABC Central CoastTopic: Aboriginal Languageby Keira Proust

Wildlife care groups forced to euthanase abandoned flying fox pups amid shortage of volunteers to care for them

Wildlife carers say grey-headed flying foxes are "amazing creatures" — but the species is dying at an alarming rate, and they're running out of volunteers to help save them.
image of baby flying fox held in a wrap with a dummy in it's mouth
Duration: 2 minutes 13 seconds

Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Endangered and Protected Speciesby Penny Burfitt

Michelle's 4yo son was killed by a car 10 years ago. She's been fighting to reduce child road trauma ever since

The number of child pedestrian deaths is not decreasing in Australia, according to new research, and advocates are calling for more educational campaigns and vehicle safety measures to address the issue.
A happy family on the beach.

Source: ABC Central CoastTopic: Road Accidents and Incidentsby Keira Proust

Police link outlaw motorcycle gangs to 2008 Caves Beach double murder cold case

Police are renewing efforts to solve the murders of Robert Pashkuss and Stacey McMaugh, revealing the man, who was trying to escape the world of drug dealing, had possible links to organised crime.
A man and woman wearing sunglasses.

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Policeby Romy Stephens and Bridget Murphy

National News

Urn containing ashes reunited with family who'd stored them in microwave sent to flood victims

The urn containing ashes was lost in Cairns two weeks ago after being stashed in a microwave that had been donated to flood victims. It took a little help from local radio before it could be reunited with the family.
woman and man holding ornate glass urn

Published: Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Human Interestby Brendan Mounter, Charlie McKillop and Amanda Cranston

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 slams 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

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