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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

Goalkeeper Joe Gauci makes blockbuster Premier League move, joining Adelaide United exodus

Adelaide United goalkeeper Joe Gauci becomes the sixth player to leave the A-League club this season, making a blockbuster move to English Premier League bolters Aston Villa.
A blonde man wearing a yellow top and shorts kneels down on grass and holds a white soccer ball

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: A-League Menby Camron Slessor

Barber turned RAAF pilot urges other Indigenous young people to give it a crack

The Wiradjuri and Muruwari man's unconventional journey to becoming a pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force took a few different turns, but he now flies cargo and people, assists with humanitarian aid and disaster relief, and wants to inspire…
A man in a uniform stands infront of a plane

Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Defence Forcesby Zaarkacha Marlan and Jess McGuire

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

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

How Max Jackson's asthma diagnosis put her on a path to the Golden Guitars

Now nominated for two Golden Guitar awards this coming Saturday, Max Jackson's life could have panned out very differently had she taken a different path.
A woman with blonde short hair wearing a white singlet and jeans with a guitar strapped around her standing in a paddock

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Countryby Madeline Lewis

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Ute crashes into Indian restaurant in Dubbo

The ute also damaged "rare" panelling from India when it crashed into the building.
Duration: 19 seconds

Source: ABC News

Superannuation fraud a growing threat

Lack of public awareness around self-managed funds is leaving people vulnerable to scams.
Duration: 4 minutes 22 seconds

Source: ABC News

NSW Police handling of 1987 death of Aboriginal cousins probed at Bourke inquest

An inquest has heard from a former senior police officer, who admitted he accepted at face value, a non-Indigenous man's account of a fatal road accident, which killed two Aboriginal girls in the 1980s.
Duration: 1 minute 36 seconds

Source: ABC Central West

Inquest examines 1987 deaths of Indigenous cousins

Three decades on an inquest has resumed into a road crash which killed two aboriginal teenagers in the NSW far west.
Duration: 1 minute 44 seconds

Source: ABC Central West

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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