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'Barbenheimer' not enough to save regional theatre chain from voluntary administration

Majestic Cinemas says a slump in film releases has forced it to enter voluntary administration this week despite record-grossing films last year. 
The inside of a movie theatre with red velvet seats, a yellow, orange, blue pattern carpet going down the steps.

Published: Source: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Film Industryby Charles Rushforth

How an ex-tropical cyclone in north-east Queensland is causing havoc in outback NSW

Large parts of northern NSW have been hit by heavy storms causing flash flooding. Some farmers are delighted to see the dams fill, but homes and businesses have been inundated.
Flooding at the Lightening Ridge bore baths.

Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Extreme Weather Eventsby Olivia Ralph and Lara Webster

Unregistered vehicles could be used to prevent 'catastrophic' bushfires in new trial

The NSW Rural Fire Service says the trial is an opportunity to improve its relationship with farmers and share resources and responsibilities.
A farmer holding a water hose leaking water.

Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Bushfiresby Adriane Reardon and Lucas Forbes

These crafty couples are turning old silos into glamping, abseiling destinations

"Paint a mural on it" has been the default answer to what to do with disused silos, but some couples across rural Australia are coming up with other clever ways to save the iconic structures from ending up on the scrap heap.
A woman with brown shirt and jeans and a man with blue shirt and jeans stand under a veranda attached to their silo hotel
Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Southern QldTopic: Architectureby Brandon Long

Tasmanian country duo overcome challenges and tragedy to win Golden Guitars in Tamworth

The Wolfe Brothers dedicated a song on what is now an award-winning album to their mother, who passed away just before Livin' the Dream was released. Other winners on the night included Newcastle's Max Jackson.
Two men holding Golden Guitar awards

Published: Source: ABC New EnglandTopic: Music Awardsby Peter Sanders and Max Tillman

Australia's junior rodeo champions dream of big bucks and buckles in the United States

Teenage cowboys and cowgirls are working hard to achieve their goals of competing on the bigger US rodeo circuit.
A girl rides a horse around a barrel.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Other Sportsby Lara Webster and Cara Jeffery

How the Voice referendum result looms over January 26 for Indigenous leaders

Indigenous people from different backgrounds and generations mark Australia Day in their own way, with some needing more time to reflect on last year's No vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum.
A group of marchers holds a large banner of the Aboriginal flag during the Yabun Festival, Sydney in 2019.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Referendumsby Bindi Bryce and Shauna Foley

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Wolfe Brothers honour late parents with three Golden Guitars

The biggest names In Australia’s country music scene and their fans were all in one place at the end of the 10-day-long Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Duration: 1 minute 56 seconds

Source: ABC New England

Busking thriving at the Tamworth Country Music Festival

The biggest names in country music converge on Tamworth for the annual Country Music Festival however it's on the city's "boulevard of dreams" Peel Street where you will find the next country star honing their craft.
Duration: 51 seconds

Source: ABC New England

Thounsands turn up for Tamworth Country Music Festival

Tamworth Country Musical is on, and it has got the city overflowing with guitars, cowboy hats and leather boots as people from across the nation travel to the city to take part in the festivities.
Duration: 3 minutes 17 seconds

Source: ABC News

A classic tune from a familiar instrument

The ABC Radio news theme, performed by an ensemble of recorder players.
Duration: 14 seconds

Source: ABC New England

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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