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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.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricketby Jon Healy
Uterus transplant recipient's 'miracle baby' survives funnel-web spider bite
Just weeks before his first birthday, Kirsty Bryant's son Henry was bitten by a deadly funnel-web spider inside their northern NSW home. Not long after, he stopped breathing.
Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Animalsby Emma Siossian
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
'You'd have to be superhuman': Lifesavers working 30 days straight take court action
Lifeguards at a NSW tourist hotspot say beach safety is at breaking point with only six full-time staff available to patrol more than 60 kilometres of coastline.
Published: Source: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Drowningsby Charles Rushforth
These country pubs are surviving without poker-machine profits, but it's a battle against the odds
Some publicans in NSW are ready to lose revenue in order to prioritise social connections. Should they be entitled to tax breaks for refusing to allow the destructive force in their venues?
Published: Source: ABC RiverinaTopic: Gamblingby Jess Scully
Million-dollar views for $245 a week as at-risk women over 55 find a place to call home
A retired IT worker, designer and postie have struggled for years to find an affordable home on the NSW Mid North Coast. Now they're preparing to move into a new rental unit in the heart of beautiful Bellingen.
Duration: 2 minutes 49 seconds
Published: Source: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Rental Housingby Jasmine Kassis
Presents wrapped, lunch ready by November — neurodivergent people say preparation key to managing Christmas
Dana Stewart has her Christmas meal ready and in the freezer by November. As a neurodivergent person, she says being prepared is key to avoid the stress and chaos of Christmas.
Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Christmasby Wiriya Sati
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Christie can't remember names and faces, drawing a blank as people assure her they've met before!
Meanwhile Dane gets into the Christmas spirit.
Duration: 19 minutes 25 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Comedywith Jess McGuire
When history is made.
Caitlin Furlong presents the Friday Panel this week, Dane and Christie have had a busy time.
Christie was in New York as America decided on a new President she reflects on the mood on the streets.
Dane prepares to film a new comedy special.
Duration: 19 minutes 11 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Comedywith Caitlin Furlong
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Uterus transplant recipient's 'miracle baby' survives funnel-web spider bite
Just weeks before his first birthday, Kirsty Bryant's son Henry was bitten by a deadly funnel-web spider inside their northern NSW home. Not long after, he stopped breathing.
Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Animalsby Emma Siossian
Presents wrapped, lunch ready by November — neurodivergent people say preparation key to managing Christmas
Dana Stewart has her Christmas meal ready and in the freezer by November. As a neurodivergent person, she says being prepared is key to avoid the stress and chaos of Christmas.
Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Christmasby Wiriya Sati
Seasoned professionals and self-taught photographers among finalists for Australian surf photograph of the year
From monster swells at Tasmania's Shipstern Bluff, to the reef breaks of Magaret River and the warm, turquoise waters of the Gold Coast, these are the 10 best images of Australian surfing in 2024.
Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Photographyby Mackenzie Colahan
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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
