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Wind farm approved to set up towering turbines in heart of NSW coal country

The $590 million Bowmans Creek Wind Farm has been given the tick of approval, but the developer must wind back the number of planned turbines.

Published: 6h agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 1:23amSource: ABC Upper HunterTopic: Wind Energyby Bindi Bryce and Amelia Bernasconi

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: 30 Jan 2024Tue 30 Jan 2024 at 8:02amSource: ABC NewcastleTopic: Trainsby Keely Johnson

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: 30 Jan 2024Tue 30 Jan 2024 at 4:02amSource: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Extreme Weather Eventsby Olivia Ralph and Lara Webster

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.

Published: 26 Jan 2024Fri 26 Jan 2024 at 11:04pmSource: 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: 26 Jan 2024Fri 26 Jan 2024 at 1:16amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Referendumsby Bindi Bryce and Shauna Foley

Hunter Valley bus driver formally charged with 10 counts of manslaughter over wedding crash

Brett Andrew Button has been formally charged with manslaughter after he was accused of dangerous driving leading to a crash that killed 10 wedding guests in the NSW Hunter Valley.

A man in a dark hoodie walks away from a building beneath a pale sky.

Published: 17 Jan 2024Wed 17 Jan 2024 at 1:07amSource: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courts and Trialsby Romy Stephens

'Valuable contributors to society' escape conviction for blocking world's busiest coal port

A NSW magistrate says climate protesters who stopped coal ships during a blockade of the Port of Newcastle in 2023 acted out of "genuine" concern for the environment.

Published: 11 Jan 2024Thu 11 Jan 2024 at 6:06amSource: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courts and Trialsby Keira Proust and Bridget Murphy

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Losing teeth and finding new friends: Tales of kindy 2023

It's a big deal finishing your first year of school! You'll hear from local kindy kids about how 2023 went for them.

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Duration: 3 minutes 17 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Public Schoolsby Laurise Dickson

Residents told fire ant eradication could take years

Many residents and landholders were keen to get more information about the fire ant infestation at a meeting in Murwillumbah. Department of Primary Industries experts were on hand and told landholders it could take five years to eradicate the pests.

Duration: 16 minutes 41 seconds

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A Rising Tide blocks all coal ships

We go inside the history of Rising Tide and their mission to stop coal exports from the Port of Newcastle.

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Duration: 15 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Climate Changeby Romy Stephens

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Search continues for missing angler in NSW Hunter region

Surf Life Saving crews and NSW Police are searching for a man who was swept off rocks while rockfishing with several other people at Fingal Bay yesterday morning.

Duration: 32 seconds

Source: ABC News

Surf lifesavers brought in from Sydney to help patrol coastline north of Newcastle after three drownings

Additional lifesavers have been sent to Birubi Beach to support teams in the area.

Duration: 38 seconds

Source: ABC News

Hail storms hit the Hunter Valley, NSW

A brief but intense storm system saw palm sized hail stones hit Rutherford and Aberglasslyn, NSW.

Duration: 56 seconds

Source: ABC News

John Hunter Hospital School

About 1,000 students attend John Hunter Hospital School each year.

Duration: 2 minutes 20 seconds

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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.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Referendumsby Bindi Bryce and Shauna Foley

Photographer's 'apocalyptic' scenes of long-abandoned buildings spark nostalgia

From derelict malls to aquariums and World War II bunkers, Nev Dennard's photographs tell the story of places we may have forgotten.

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Photographyby Paul Culliver and Bindi Bryce

Payton was too sick to leave her hospital bed so school was brought to her

Deep in the corridors of John Hunter Children's Hospital, school lessons come to the bedside of sick kids as part of a long-standing on-site education program that is providing families with "immeasurable" support.

A teacher conducting a lesson with Payton Allen in her hospital bed.

Duration: 2 minutes 20 seconds

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Educationby Keely Johnson

Historic property in Hunter Valley coalfields on the cusp of NSW heritage protection status

The Heritage Council of New South Wales recommends the Hunter's Ravensworth homestead be placed on the state heritage register, which would give it significant protection from coal mining and proposals to move it to another town.

Grass leading up to a house with four windows and a door at the front

Source: ABC Upper HunterTopic: Mining Environmental Issuesby Bindi Bryce

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This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

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Published: 8 Nov 2023Wed 8 Nov 2023 at 7:00amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Michelle Heyman is a Matilda again, 5 years after retiring

We love a fairytale in sport and Matilda Michelle Heyman might be about to provide one. She's been named in the squad for the Olympic qualifiers against Uzbekistan, 5 years after she announced her retirement from international football.

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Duration: 14 minutes 48 seconds

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Kurtley Beale told manager in tapped call 'a bird' said she hadn't consented to oral sex, court told

The former Wallaby player repeatedly apologised for 'misreading the situation' in a call to the complainant recorded by police.

A man wearing a light blue suit looks out the corner of his eyes as he walks up steps

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trials

Why we're still talking about the spirit of cricket

If you thought we left the 'Spirit of Cricket' in 2023, think again.

A number of Australian players holds their arms up and appeal to the umpire

Duration: 13 minutes 30 seconds

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Woman told fiance's mother Kurtley Beale 'could hardly stand up', 'won't remember' alleged sexual assault, court told

On Monday, a Sydney court was told the complainant travelled interstate after the alleged assault in a Bondi hotel cubicle to visit her fiance's family and shop for a wedding dress.

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Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trials

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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.

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Crimeby Giselle Wakatama

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.

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courts and Trialsby Giselle Wakatama

Cattle auctions back on in beef capital of NSW after bitter seven-month saleyard dispute

The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange in Casino is back in business following a lengthy closure sparked by a stand-off between agents and Richmond Valley Council over selling agreements.

Auctioneer selling cattle on a walkway above cattle and buyers and vendors.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Beef Cattleby Kim Honan

NSW government to rewrite ministerial code in wake of Berejiklian ICAC findings

MPs in NSW will be required to make more regular disclosures about their financial interests and those of their immediate family.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Governmentby Nick Dole

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.

Published: 17m agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 7:14amSource: 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.

Published: 22m agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 7:08amSource: 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: 4m agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 7:27amSource: 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.

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Published: 48m agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 6:43amSource: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Policeby Alice Angeloni

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Wind farm approved to set up towering turbines in heart of NSW coal country

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

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

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

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

Hunter Valley bus driver formally charged with 10 counts of manslaughter over wedding crash

'Valuable contributors to society' escape conviction for blocking world's busiest coal port

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Losing teeth and finding new friends: Tales of kindy 2023

Residents told fire ant eradication could take years

A Rising Tide blocks all coal ships

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Search continues for missing angler in NSW Hunter region

Surf lifesavers brought in from Sydney to help patrol coastline north of Newcastle after three drownings

Hail storms hit the Hunter Valley, NSW

John Hunter Hospital School

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

Photographer's 'apocalyptic' scenes of long-abandoned buildings spark nostalgia

Payton was too sick to leave her hospital bed so school was brought to her

Historic property in Hunter Valley coalfields on the cusp of NSW heritage protection status

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Michelle Heyman is a Matilda again, 5 years after retiring

Kurtley Beale told manager in tapped call 'a bird' said she hadn't consented to oral sex, court told

Why we're still talking about the spirit of cricket

Woman told fiance's mother Kurtley Beale 'could hardly stand up', 'won't remember' alleged sexual assault, court told

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

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

Cattle auctions back on in beef capital of NSW after bitter seven-month saleyard dispute

NSW government to rewrite ministerial code in wake of Berejiklian ICAC findings

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

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

Environmentalist slams approval of one of largest proposed greenfield coal mines

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

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