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Around 300 extra flood-affected homes to be considered for buy back, retrofitting, or raising

Almost three years after catastrophic flooding in the Northern Rivers, the federal government has tipped another $90 million into a scheme designed to buy back, raise, or retrofit homes in at-risk areas.
A woman looks down on floodwaters lapping at her two-storey home.

Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Floodsby Bruce MacKenzie and Ms Donna Harper

Known for her competitive streak and 'aggressive' flair, Phyllis O'Donell was a pioneer of women's surfing

Paddling out to catch a wave in Australia in the 1960s was a nerve-racking experience for many women, but not for Phyllis O'Donell. It was 1964 and she had just won the first women's world surfing championship at Manly in Sydney.
Woman surfing wave

Published: Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Surfingby Julia André

Surfer details childhood lived in fear of the infamous Toecutter Gang

1970s pro-surfer Larry Blair has co-authored a book called The Outside detailing his crime-ridden childhood living in fear of The Toecutters and the murder of his bank-robbing father.
An old coloured photo of a man surfing a giant wave on a garrish board.

Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Crimeby Elloise Farrow-Smith, Bridie Tanner and Julie Ray

Pair charged and extradited to NSW after string of arson attacks on tobacconists

Two men have been arrested over multiple arson and ram-raid attacks targeting tobacconists in northern NSW.
A burning car on a street at night.
Duration: 1 minute 33 seconds

Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Arsonby Max Tillman and Elloise Farrow-Smith

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: Source: ListenTopic: Comedywith Jess McGuire

Sleepbus project designed to provide temporary homeless accommodation hits roadblock

Despite raising over $100,000 per bus, some communities are still waiting for Sleepbuses to become operational, leading to fears about the project's future.
JS pink sleepbus in depot

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Homelessnessby Janel Shorthouse

No longer an affordable option for sea and tree changes, planners say regional NSW needs to build up

Urban planners are calling on regional towns to embrace density and learn to love multi-storey developments.
scaffolding around building next to crane

Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Regional Development and Planningby Max Tillman

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Arrest made in tobacconist arson and ram raid case

A man has been arrested in Brisbane and extradited to Tweed Heads in connection to tobacconist ram raids.
Duration: 1 minute 33 seconds

Source: ABC North Coast

Ram raids and arson at tobacconists

Police have released CCTV of ram raids and arson attacks at two tobacco outlets on the NSW Far North coast.
Duration: 2 minutes 29 seconds

Source: ABC North Coast

Teen who suffered seizure driven to hospital after being told ambulance ‘wasn’t coming’

A Northern Rivers teenager suffering a sudden seizure was forced to wait 30 minutes for an ambulance before his desperate parents were told there wasn't one coming and they needed to make their own way to hospital.
Ambulance Ramping. An exterior of a regional hospital with ambulances lined up and parked in spaces around the building.
Duration: 1 minute 57 seconds

Source: ABC News

Fire engulfs Ballina shop and units after ram raid

Residents awoke to a loud bang around 3:30am to discover a Mercedes rammed into a shop below.
Duration: 6 seconds

Source: ABC North Coast

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Known for her competitive streak and 'aggressive' flair, Phyllis O'Donell was a pioneer of women's surfing

Paddling out to catch a wave in Australia in the 1960s was a nerve-racking experience for many women, but not for Phyllis O'Donell. It was 1964 and she had just won the first women's world surfing championship at Manly in Sydney.
Woman surfing wave

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Surfingby Julia André

Surfer details childhood lived in fear of the infamous Toecutter Gang

1970s pro-surfer Larry Blair has co-authored a book called The Outside detailing his crime-ridden childhood living in fear of The Toecutters and the murder of his bank-robbing father.
An old coloured photo of a man surfing a giant wave on a garrish board.

Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Crimeby Elloise Farrow-Smith, Bridie Tanner and Julie Ray

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.
a surfer riding an enormous barreling wave

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Photographyby Mackenzie Colahan

'Sovereign midwife' who thought baby's shoulder was a head linked to three baby deaths

They check the baby's position and listen to the heartbeat, but they aren't qualified midwives. Parents say a "dangerous" new breed of birth worker has emerged to fill the gap for women wanting to birth outside hospital.
An illustration shows a pregnant woman sitting cross-legged while a woman with halo leans down to touch her belly

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Pregnancy and Childbirthby Charlotte King, Emma Machan and Andy Burns Andy Burns

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