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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.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courts and Trials

Wiman in black singlet top.

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.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trials

The sign out of the front of the building and the crest, with an autumnal tree nearby and a blue sky beyond.

Missing Canberra children found, man charged

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

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crime

Police car

The Music of Melanie Safka

Her music career spanned seven decades starting at Woodstock and taking her around the globe. 

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

Jon Faine, Melanie Safka, Jackie Wrafter
Duration: 23 minutes 47 seconds

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.

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Biology

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

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.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

A dejected West Indies batter looks down at his feet while a big screen behind him shows a sign "Oh what a wicket!".

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? 

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Birds

White ibis in a rubbish tip.
Duration: 11 minutes 31 seconds

Sister Jane Keogh's desperate plea

She will be sitting outside Parliament House from midnight until morning, as she calls for change. 

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Refugees

Sister Jane Keoghat the front of Parliament House with a large sign reading "refugees off PNG"
Duration: 13 minutes 34 seconds

'The world is worse off': Daughters of slain Newcastle grandma stare down hit man in court

Stacey Klimovitch was murdered in 2021 by Jason Paul Hawkins, who was driven from the scene by Stephen John Garland. As both men await sentencing, Ms Klimovitch's daughters have delivered powerful statements in a NSW court.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courts and Trials

A younger woman in glasses takes a selfie with her smiling mum.

JA imparts tennis insight to Albo, laments lack of bipartisanship

Former Federal MP for Bennelong John "JA" Alexander provided a moment of respite of sorts during the second episode of ABC TV documentary series "Nemesis".

Published: Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Political Debates

Duration: 10 minutes 36 seconds

Review finds ACT Greens should have reported sexual misconduct allegations to police faster

An independent review finds the ACT Greens should have gone to police as soon as the party was advised of rumours of sexual misconduct against former backbencher Johnathan Davis.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politics

A man looks serious.

Turnbull’s old colleagues have laid out in gobsmacking detail how they brought him down

Senior Liberals lift the lid on the "week of madness" that consumed Malcolm Turnbull's prime ministership and elevated an unexpected contender to the top job.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Liberal Party of Australia

Three men at a press conference.

ACT Bar Association 'not going to allow' proposed reform scrapping good-character references for paedophiles

The ACT Bar Association says it is inappropriate to create a special category of people who aren't allowed to use character references as a defence in court, "even if the nature of the offending is heinous — as in relation to child sex offending".

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Child Sexual Abuse

the backs of barristers, wearing wigs, as they exit the courtroom

Agriculture department forbids 16,000 livestock stranded in Perth being re-exported to Israel

About 16,000 livestock will stay stranded on a ship in Perth after the federal agriculture department forbid them from being re-exported.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Livestock Health and Welfare

A livestock vessel docked off the coast

ACT police issue amber alert for missing two brothers

ACT police are dedicating increased resources to find two missing young children, as the amber alert issued on Monday remains current. 

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Missing Person

Badge on the sleeve of Australian Federal Police officer's uniform.

Australia's first MP with Down Syndrome?

We spoke to Kylie Scott about her political ambitions and representing people living with disabilities at the United Nations in New York.   

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Disabilities

Kylie Scott on Brooklyn Bridge in New York, USA
Duration: 8 minutes 36 seconds

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