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Push to get more people in regional Australia into electric vehicles
Electric vehicle owner answers questions about driving an EV in regional Australia
Duration: 18 minutes 43 seconds
Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Electric Vehiclesby Tim Fookes
Experts raise alarm over PFAS testing approach between city and country
Water scientist Dr Ian Wright says if Sydney Water, the state's largest supplier, can fail to detect contamination like what was found in the Upper Blue Mountains in June, then it could happen anywhere.
Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Environmental Healthby Xanthe Gregory
NSW Health issues apology as abortion review recommends further reform, conscientious objection education
The New South Wales Health Secretary offers an apology to women who have been affected by recent abortion bans, adding that she has written to hospital executives across the state reminding them of their responsibilities.
Duration: 1 minute 37 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Abortionby Lucy Barbour
Eugowra farmer and photographer Kim Storey speaks about her life and flood recovery
Kim Storey farms just outside Eugowra and has become one of the community's strongest advocates, particularly since the devastating flooding in November 2022.
Duration: 16 minutes 37 seconds
Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Floods
Wendy's parents were murdered. She says their killer's privileges in a forensic hospital worsen her grief
Wendy Robinson's parents were shot dead 10 years ago. She is distressed their killer is starting to get some of his freedoms back and believes he is "being treated better" than his victims' family.
Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Crimeby Zaarkacha Marlan and Joanna Woodburn
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Push to get more people in regional Australia into electric vehicles
Electric vehicle owner answers questions about driving an EV in regional Australia
Duration: 18 minutes 43 seconds
Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Electric Vehiclesby Tim Fookes
Eugowra farmer and photographer Kim Storey speaks about her life and flood recovery
Kim Storey farms just outside Eugowra and has become one of the community's strongest advocates, particularly since the devastating flooding in November 2022.
Duration: 16 minutes 37 seconds
Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Floods
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Hundreds of modified trees on outback property described as a 'national treasure'
You may have heard of scar trees, but how about trees-in-trees? These different types of "modified trees" tell a story about Indigenous culture, if you know how to read them.
Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Indigenous Cultureby Micaela Hambrett
The Moogai looks like a horror movie, but it's really about the horrors of the Stolen Generation
Combining spooky tropes, Aboriginal spirits and the "inhumanity of taking somebody's children", Jon Bell has created a horror movie with a lot of heart.
Source: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Moviesby Rudi Bremer
These farmers are saving tens of thousands of dollars for helping the planet
More than 40 per cent of Garry Kadwell's property is dedicated to revegetation after he planted tens of thousands of trees across his property. It is a move that has seen him save thousands of dollars and improve production levels.
Source: LandlineTopic: Sustainable and Alternative Farmingby Hamish Cole
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Celebrating Phillip Hughes, who could have been his generation's best
Phillip Hughes, the Boy from Macksville, marks the 10th anniversary of his untimely death, showcasing the joy of watching a young man who loved the game.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket
Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says
Raygun: The Musical was set to debut in Sydney this evening at a venue on Oxford Street, in the city's inner east.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Theatreby Aoife Hilton
Bid to ban NSW Police from marching at Sydney Mardi Gras voted down
All three different proposals put to the Mardi Gras annual general meeting on Saturday morning to determine whether NSW Police would be allowed to march were defeated.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: LGBTby Lia Harris
Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd
Marnus Labuschagne broke out of a lengthy slump as Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj both lost their cool at different points under the hot Adelaide sun on day two of the second Test.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricketby Chris De Silva and Simon Smale
Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote
South Korea's parliament has failed to pass a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he suddenly declared martial law on Tuesday night.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: World Politicsby Kathleen Calderwood