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Taking a park ramble – with water views and a pirate ship – with the Lake Mayor

Recently elected Lake Macquarie Mayor Adam Schultz talks with the ABC’s Scott Bevan about the future of green spaces while rambling through Thomas H. Halton Park at Croudace Bay.

Duration: 12 minutes 14 seconds

Published: 13h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 1:27amSource: ListenTopic: Gardeningby Scott Bevan

Newcastle man sentenced to 11 years' jail over stabbing death

The 25-year-old man had pleaded guilty to manslaughter and destroying property by fire after visiting the unit of Graham Cameron, who was found with fatal stab wounds.

Clouse of of man's face, with sunglasses and hat on.

Published: YesterdayFri 6 Dec 2024 at 3:50amSource: ABC NewcastleTopic: Crimeby Keely Johnson

Father found guilty of sexual abuse of daughter with multiple personalities

A man accused of the chronic abuse of his daughter with multiple personalities has been found guilty of raping her and a sibling over several years.

Published: ThuThu 5 Dec 2024 at 3:51amSource: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courtsby Giselle Wakatama and Carly Cook

Meet the Newcastle mums swapping child minding for surfing

"There is something so special about having an hour, and you're doing it with other Mums. It's incredibly powerful."

Two women stand in front of the surf with their surfboards. A young boy stands in between them.

Duration: 5 minutes 33 seconds

Published: ThuThu 5 Dec 2024 at 12:34amSource: ListenTopic: Surfingby Jenny Marchant and Dan Cox

Former youth worker who abused 11 boys over four decades sentenced to 18 years' jail

Neville Joseph Knight abused boys he had met while working as a boxing coach and youth worker at different PCYCs in regional NSW between 1967 and 2003.

Published: ThuThu 5 Dec 2024 at 1:09amSource: ABC NewcastleTopic: Child Sexual Abuseby Giselle Wakatama

NRLW superstar Tamika Upton returns to Brisbane Broncos

Superstar fullback Tamika Upton has signed a three-year contract to return to Brisbane, in a huge coup for the perennial NRLW heavyweights.

Tamika Upton of the Knights passes the football during an NRLW match

Published: WedWed 4 Dec 2024 at 5:59amSource: ABC NewsTopic: NRL Women’s Premiership

Woman's multiple personality diagnosis 'confusing', but 'not unbelievable', jury told in father's child abuse trial

A prosecutor has told the jury in a child sex abuse trial that a woman's multiple personality diagnosis may be confusing but that doesn't make it unbelievable or inconceivable.

Published: MonMon 2 Dec 2024 at 5:41amSource: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courtsby Giselle Wakatama

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Taking a park ramble – with water views and a pirate ship – with the Lake Mayor

Recently elected Lake Macquarie Mayor Adam Schultz talks with the ABC’s Scott Bevan about the future of green spaces while rambling through Thomas H. Halton Park at Croudace Bay.

Duration: 12 minutes 14 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Gardeningby Scott Bevan

Meet the Newcastle mums swapping child minding for surfing

"There is something so special about having an hour, and you're doing it with other Mums. It's incredibly powerful."

Duration: 5 minutes 33 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Surfingby Jenny Marchant and Dan Cox

History and horticulture bloom spectacularly in Lambton Park

For the best part of a century and a half, Lambton Park has been a flourishing focus of life in Newcastle.

Paul Irvine at the rose garden at Lambton Park.

Duration: 11 minutes 57 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Gardeningby Scott Bevan

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Noise pollution from humans has potentially devastating impact on marine life.

The first study into underwater noise pollution in estuaries on the East Coast of Australia has uncovered the potentially devastating impact on marine life.

Duration: 32 seconds

Source: ABC Newcastle

The Unforgettables choir provides friendship, social connection for people with dementia.

A Newcastle based choir called 'The Unforgettables' is using the power of music to create friendship, connection and support for people with dementia and their carers.

Duration: 5 minutes 46 seconds

Source: ABC Newcastle

The ABC first reported on the search for the missing Cessna 210 VH-MDX when it disappeared in 1981.

ABC TV story on the missing Cessna plane VH-MDX that disappeared over Barrington Tops.

Duration: 1 minute 28 seconds

Source: ABC News

Vietnam veteran receives war medals after decades on the streets

Alwyn Craig, 76, has been presented with nine unclaimed medals and badges for his service in the Vietnam War. "Shorty" lived on the streets of Newcastle for 30 years, now has a home and is reunited with family and friends.

Duration: 5 minutes 26 seconds

Source: ABC Newcastle

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How Troye Sivan taught his tour support Nick Ward that pop 'is not a dirty word'

Nick Ward takes time out during his national tour with Troye Sivan to talk to to Chit Chat about his debut album, favourite films and more.

A man in a dark blue shirt stands against a dark red backdrop. His head is cocked, and he's almost smiling.

Source: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Bands and Artistsby Jared Richards

Kelly's 'kind and creative' son died days after being discharged from hospital

Kahi Simon, 20, died by suicide five days after being discharged from hospital. His mother doesn't want any other parent to live her nightmare.

Kelly Kay standing in front of the beach holding a framed photo of her son Kahi.

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Mental Healthby Keely Johnson

Vietnam veteran who was homeless for 30 years receives war medals

Alwyn Craig spent decades living on the streets, lost to his family and friends, and struggling with PTSD after the Vietnam War. Now, his sacrifices are being recognised.

Alwyn standing in front of a window with his medals in his hand

Duration: 5 minutes 26 seconds

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Homelessnessby Madeline Lewis

Century-old photo re-created in quest to solve mystery of Australian Houdini's final disappearing act

Photographer Pete Smith has re-created an image of carnival performer Hanco 100 years after the original was taken by his grandfather. He hopes it will draw out the escape artist's descendants.

100-year-old photo of a man dressed in striped prison uniform.

Duration: 7 minutes 9 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Historyby Anthony Scully

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Get ready for a huge summer of cricket, with ODI, T20 and Test cricket coverage, plus the men's and women's BBL. Join our expert commentary team including Jim Maxwell, Harsha Bhogle, Sunil Gavaskar and more.

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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.

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes smiles as he and Steve Smith speak to the media.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

Fri Fix: an F1 feud and India's women disappoint

It may be the final race of the Formula 1 season but tensions are high as two stars of the sport are in a very public feud.

Two F1 drivers stare intently at each other as they sit opposite during a press conference ahead of a big race.

Duration: 13 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Todd Greenberg on private investment, managing India and Australia's ageing stars

Incoming CA Chief Executive Todd Greenberg is about to get busy. He's going to try to fix cricket's financial struggles, get along with India, ensure our national teams stay competitive and consider how to improve the T20 leagues.

Australian Cricketers' Association CEO Todd Greenberg

Duration: 14 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Why Jack Doohan’s F1 debut is a $40m gamble

The son of an Australian sporting legend making his F1 debut in the last race of the season. The Jack Doohan story is already captivating, but there's even more to it than you might appreciate.

F1 reserve driver Jack Doohan during the launch of the Alpine F1 car, wearing a racing suit with no helmet

Duration: 11 minutes

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

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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

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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: Cricketby Jon Healy

Western Sydney beach 'Pondi' reopens to public

Penrith City Mayor Todd Carney discusses the long-term plan for Pondi, as the beach in western Sydney officially reopens in time for summer.

Duration: 2 minutes 28 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Government

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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.

Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne and Virat Kohli on day two of the second Test between Australia and India.

Published: 3h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 11:49amSource: 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.

Picture of only one lawmaker sitting in parliament. All the other seats are empty.

Published: 52m agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 2:01pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: World Politicsby Kathleen Calderwood

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

A couple, aged in their 50s, have been rescued after their four-wheel drive was washed away in crocodile-infested floodwaters in north-west Queensland.

Published: 5h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 9:32amSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Floodsby Emily Dobson

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.

Published: 6h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:33amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Theatreby Aoife Hilton

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Taking a park ramble – with water views and a pirate ship – with the Lake Mayor

Newcastle man sentenced to 11 years' jail over stabbing death

Father found guilty of sexual abuse of daughter with multiple personalities

Meet the Newcastle mums swapping child minding for surfing

Former youth worker who abused 11 boys over four decades sentenced to 18 years' jail

NRLW superstar Tamika Upton returns to Brisbane Broncos

Woman's multiple personality diagnosis 'confusing', but 'not unbelievable', jury told in father's child abuse trial

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Taking a park ramble – with water views and a pirate ship – with the Lake Mayor

Meet the Newcastle mums swapping child minding for surfing

History and horticulture bloom spectacularly in Lambton Park

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Noise pollution from humans has potentially devastating impact on marine life.

The Unforgettables choir provides friendship, social connection for people with dementia.

The ABC first reported on the search for the missing Cessna 210 VH-MDX when it disappeared in 1981.

Vietnam veteran receives war medals after decades on the streets

How Troye Sivan taught his tour support Nick Ward that pop 'is not a dirty word'

Kelly's 'kind and creative' son died days after being discharged from hospital

Vietnam veteran who was homeless for 30 years receives war medals

Century-old photo re-created in quest to solve mystery of Australian Houdini's final disappearing act

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Hear every ball, all summer

Celebrating Phillip Hughes, who could have been his generation's best

Fri Fix: an F1 feud and India's women disappoint

Todd Greenberg on private investment, managing India and Australia's ageing stars

Why Jack Doohan’s F1 debut is a $40m gamble

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

Bid to ban NSW Police from marching at Sydney Mardi Gras voted down

Celebrating Phillip Hughes, who could have been his generation's best

Western Sydney beach 'Pondi' reopens to public

Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd

Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

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