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Prosecutors drop murder charge against former X Factor contestant over baby death

Singer Mitchell David Callaway had been accused of killing a nine-month-old baby in his care in July 2018. That charge was today withdrawn.

Published: WedWed 4 Dec 2024 at 11:47pmSource: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Courtsby Zaarkacha Marlan

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

'Whole of society discussion': Peak specialist medical body issues demand for drug decriminalisation

Australia's largest specialist medical society has called for a number of illicit drugs to be decriminalised across the country.

An officer holding a plastic bag containing smaller bags of white powder.

Duration: 9 minutes 24 seconds

Published: TueTue 3 Dec 2024 at 8:23amSource: 7.30Topic: Drugsby Tom Hartley Tom Hartley

Who are you?

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.

Picture of smiling woman and man on green background with title Friday Panel

Duration: 19 minutes 25 seconds

Published: 29 Nov 2024Fri 29 Nov 2024 at 6:22amSource: ListenTopic: Comedywith Jess McGuire

Country town rallies behind family facing deportation after failed five-year fight for protection visa

Seven years after purportedly fleeing death threats in Papua New Guinea, an aged care worker and her husband have become vital and valued members of their rural community.

A Papua New Guinea/Australian family looks longingly and sadly into camera

Published: 28 Nov 2024Thu 28 Nov 2024 at 8:01pmSource: ABC New EnglandTopic: Immigration Policyby James Paras

Man pepper-sprayed, tasered and held down for 24 minutes before dying, inquest hears

An inquest into the death of Gomeroi man Michael Peachey in 2021 finds he died as a result of a police operation in which he was tasered, pepper sprayed and held face-down after he had stopped struggling.

Published: 29 Nov 2024Fri 29 Nov 2024 at 2:39amSource: ABC New EnglandTopic: Courtsby Sally-Anne Young

Late artist Bronwyn Oliver's sculpture Tide sells for record price

A sculpture made by late Australian artist Bronwyn Oliver has broken Australian records, selling for more than $1.2 million.

Bronwyn Oliver at the Chelsea School of Arts in 1983

Published: 28 Nov 2024Thu 28 Nov 2024 at 3:57amSource: ABC New EnglandTopic: Artby Kristy Reading Kristy Reading

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Who are you?

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

Saving a stranger's life

As well as being legally blind, Megan McLoughlin is a double transplant recipient, but battling an array of health issues has never stopped her from believing in herself.

Duration: 4 minutes 8 seconds

Source: ABC New EnglandTopic: People With Disabilityby Jacob Round, Lara Webster and Peter Sanders

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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Farmers fear fires after bumper harvest

After years of relentless drought, many farmers in NSW’s west have been celebrating an early harvest and bumper yields but with the joy comes fear.

Duration: 7 minutes 15 seconds

Source: 7.30

Hopes for radical change as drug summit kicks off

The Sydney sessions of the New South Wales drug summit begin tomorrow with one of Australia's peak medical bodies demanding radical reform.

Duration: 9 minutes 24 seconds

Source: 7.30

Ride of Honour: A horsewoman's journey for cancer research

In May this year, a horsewoman set out with two horses and a plan to ride 5,500 kilometres. Her mission is to honour her parents and raise funds for cancer research.

Duration: 7 minutes 49 seconds

Source: ABC News

Good Harvest: A textbook season for northern grain harvest

A textbook season and good management pays off for northern grain growers.

Duration: 12 minutes 1 second

Source: ABC News

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Thirty-five kegs of beer and 20kg of bacon a week fuels tiny town's bumper harvest

A sensational season on the land is flowing into regional communities in northern NSW where populations swell as workers arrive to harvest crops.

An aerial shot of a green grain harvester.

Duration: 27 seconds

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Grain Growingby Amelia Bernasconi and Lara Webster

Ben lost an arm in an accident at work. Less than two years later, his brother suffered a near-identical injury

When an ambulance sped past her house, Trish Koina feared the worst for her son, who was out hunting. Fourteen months earlier she had already glimpsed the horror that would follow.

Two young men, each with an arm missing, stand in front of a ute.

Source: ABC New EnglandTopic: Workplace Accidents and Incidentsby James Paras

A 2,300km road trip in an electric car with a three-year-old — this is how Wei Liew survived it

When Wei Liew was unable to charge his electric vehicle in the remote outback, the next 100 kilometres were touch-and-go. Here, he and other EV road-trippers share their experiences.

Father and daughter stand beside a car in front of four painted grain silos in the outback.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Electric Vehiclesby Peter Quattrocelli and Tobi Loftus

Calls for transparency as US military prepares for expansion in north-west Australia

Residents and community leaders in the town of Exmouth welcome defence investment for the region but housing and water shortages remain a concern.

A white satellite dish rises behind a chain-link fence.

Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Defence Forcesby Alistair Bates and Esse Deves

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Published: 27 Aug 2024Tue 27 Aug 2024 at 4:23amSource: ABC BRISBANE

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ABC Local Radio is proud to partner with Foodbank for our ABC Gives end of year appeal. For every $1 donated by you, Foodbank provides 2 meals to Australians doing it tough. Brighten your community and donate now.

Published: 4 Nov 2024Mon 4 Nov 2024 at 10:37pmSource: ABC Gives

Hear every ball, all summer

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.

Published: 21 Nov 2024Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 3:41amSource: Radio

Know your ABCs in an emergency

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.

Letters A, B and C in pink, yellow and blue with small infographics of people completing emergency safety tasks

Published: 26 Oct 2024Sat 26 Oct 2024 at 11:16pmSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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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

NSW News

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

National News

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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Prosecutors drop murder charge against former X Factor contestant over baby death

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

'Whole of society discussion': Peak specialist medical body issues demand for drug decriminalisation

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Country town rallies behind family facing deportation after failed five-year fight for protection visa

Man pepper-sprayed, tasered and held down for 24 minutes before dying, inquest hears

Late artist Bronwyn Oliver's sculpture Tide sells for record price

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Farmers fear fires after bumper harvest

Hopes for radical change as drug summit kicks off

Ride of Honour: A horsewoman's journey for cancer research

Good Harvest: A textbook season for northern grain harvest

Thirty-five kegs of beer and 20kg of bacon a week fuels tiny town's bumper harvest

Ben lost an arm in an accident at work. Less than two years later, his brother suffered a near-identical injury

A 2,300km road trip in an electric car with a three-year-old — this is how Wei Liew survived it

Calls for transparency as US military prepares for expansion in north-west Australia

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ABC Gives Hope

Hear every ball, all summer

Know your ABCs in an emergency

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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