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Mass fish kill avoided thanks to conservationists and a ute

These glassfish were facing certain death in an almost dry lake before conservationists and government agencies rescued them in the tray of a ute.
A close up shot of a group of fish in a net.

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Endangered and Protected Speciesby Hamish Cole

Former Comanchero kingpin and brother have murder charges dropped after plea deal

Youssef Assoum was shot in the leg at close range in December 2014 and died from severe blood loss, court documents read.
a man looking

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Ethan Rix

10,000 people are expected to flock to this renewables hub, but where will they live?

The population of the Mudgee region is expected to grow by 10,000 people in the next two years. With families already pushed towards homelessness, a lack of housing could limit its renewable energy transition.
A wide-shot of a series of wind turbines

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Homelessnessby Hamish Cole

Sydney’s Warragamba Dam edges closer to capacity as ex-cyclone Kirrily brings heaviest rain in decades

The trajectory of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily will ensure the southern portion of Warragamba's catchment receives sufficient rain to push the dam level closer to 100 per cent.
A person watches on as the Warragamba Dam spillway is seen outflowing in november 27 2021

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Tom Saunders

Farmer says virtual fencing 'appropriate', but RSPCA says electric shock causes 'acute stress' to animals

Momentum is growing in one of Australia's largest cattle-producing states to overturn a ban on virtual fencing technology.
Smiling middle-aged man grey receding hair, stubble, wears teal blue shirt, light blue stands in paddock with dairy cows behind.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Agricultural Technologyby Joshua Becker and Tim Fookes

Insurance industry slammed for 'rude, aggressive, bullying behaviour' by consumer groups during flood response inquiry

More than 300,000 claims were lodged after the 2022 floods, but consumer groups say that is no excuse for what has been described as "appalling behaviour" by the insurance industry.
A house sits in high flood waters.

Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Floodsby Bruce MacKenzie

Bird ranked one of the world's 100 most invasive species spreading its territory in Australia

When Indian mynas move into an area they force native birds out of their wood hollows and kill their chicks, leading to a decline in native bird numbers.
A close up of Indian Myna, background blurred.

Published: Source: ABC RiverinaTopic: Pestsby Lucas Forbes and Sally Bryant

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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

Source: ABC Central West

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

Source: ABC Central West

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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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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