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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.

Published: 6h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:33amSource: 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.

Published: 8h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 5:56amSource: 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.

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

Published: 8h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 5:54amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricketby Jon Healy

03 Births, Deaths, and Marriages | ‘Horror stories’ from inside the funeral industry

Ani Valatava went to see her sister’s body at a funeral home in suburban Sydney. She could never have prepared for what she saw next.

Duration: 38 minutes 49 seconds

Published: 14h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 11:56pmSource: ListenTopic: Death and Dying

Man dies after two boats collide on Sydney Harbour

A man believed to be in his 50s who was found with severe chest injuries is dead following the incident at Darling Point.

Published: 17h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 9:06pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Maritime Accidents and Incidents

Minns meeting over Rosehill plan 'disclosed inaccurately and misleadingly'

An upper house committee voted to refer its report to the corruption watchdog because of "unanswered questions" about the premier's involvement in the Rosehill Racecourse proposal.

NSW Premier Chris Minns stands outdoors talking to the media

Published: YesterdayFri 6 Dec 2024 at 7:29amSource: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Parliamentby Alexander Lewis

Mission to return flat oysters to Sydney gets millions to bring 'nature back into our suburbs'

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek made the announcement on Friday as part of $107 million for urban river revitalisation projects around the country.

A large rock covered in oyster shells and seaweed under the water

Published: YesterdayFri 6 Dec 2024 at 4:57amSource: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Conservationby Declan Bowring

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Hollywood lied to us: The Lion King

The Lion King (1994), aka Hamlet with Cats, is an iconic family classic. But would The Lion King's portrayal of a pride make biologists proud?

Duration: 25 minutes 18 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Animal Behaviourwith Ann Jones

03 Births, Deaths, and Marriages | ‘Horror stories’ from inside the funeral industry

Ani Valatava went to see her sister’s body at a funeral home in suburban Sydney. She could never have prepared for what she saw next.

Duration: 38 minutes 49 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Death and Dying

Have you had enough? — Contentment and the good life

Have you had enough? There are lots of ways you could interpret that question, and almost all of them are relevant to the end of the year! It's a time when many of us reassess our priorities and wonder, what does it look like to live "the good life"?

Duration: 54 minutes 5 seconds

Source: ABC RNTopic: Community and Societywith Dr Meredith Lake

Do we need to dial down stress sensitivity talk?

Maybe we are now attributing too many things to mental health?

Duration: 13 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Mental Healthwith James O'Loghlin

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Mental health claims by young Australian workers are on the rise

Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) and KPMG publish a report that records a significant increase in workers mental health insurance claims.

Mental illness claims. Image of a line graph.

Duration: 1 minute 58 seconds

Source: ABC News

More details about historical charges laid against Alan Jones

The 83-year-old has denied any misconduct and remains out on bail ahead of a court appearance in mid-December.

New Information: Alan Jones wearing a blue suit and silver tie speaking into two microphones held up to him by unseen people.

Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds

Source: ABC News

Man arrested for murder of parents in Sydney's west

A 31-year-old man has faced court charged with murdering his parents inside their takeaway shop in Sydney's west, on Saturday.

Double murder charge: A forensic officer speaks to a uniformed policeman under a police tent on a street.

Duration: 48 seconds

Source: ABC News

The Sydney Opera House's glow-up

The Sydney Opera House's new lighting will enable the venue to meet the high standard expected by modern-day audiences and hopefully entice even more world-famous performers.

Opera House glow-up: A light display on a stage.

Duration: 1 minute 57 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Mission to return flat oysters to Sydney gets millions to bring 'nature back into our suburbs'

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek made the announcement on Friday as part of $107 million for urban river revitalisation projects around the country.

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Conservationby Declan Bowring

Cooling push puts onus on landlords to temper 'dangerously hot' Sydney rentals

A new plan for living with extreme heat calls for minimum thermal standards for rental properties.

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Weatherby Rosemary Bolger

Sydneysiders still waiting for the tram as discovery of widespread defect delays opening yet again

A fallen electrical wire exposing faulty components has halted testing on the $2.9-billion Parramatta light rail project.

Trams moving along line in opposite directions on a quiet city street.

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Public Transportby Rosemary Bolger

Mayor calls for long-term plan at Penrith Beach as reopening date finally announced

The government announces Western Sydney's Penrith Beach can reopen this weekend as negotiations with the private land owner are finalised.

Lifeguards patrol the lake at Penrith Beach.

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Urban Development and Planningby Declan Bowring

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Pompeii Exhibition Giveaway

Step inside Pompeii and discover life in the ancient city before the fateful eruption of Mount Vesuvius almost 2,000 years ago.

Published: 24 Nov 2024Sun 24 Nov 2024 at 11:57pmSource: ABC SYDNEY

New Years Eve Tickets Giveaway

Welcome in the New Year with the ABC’s annual New Year’s Eve concert and fireworks celebration on Tuesday 31 December from 8.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.

Published: WedWed 4 Dec 2024 at 11:48pmSource: ABC SYDNEY

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ABC Gives Hope

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

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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

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

analysis

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: 50m 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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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

03 Births, Deaths, and Marriages | ‘Horror stories’ from inside the funeral industry

Man dies after two boats collide on Sydney Harbour

Minns meeting over Rosehill plan 'disclosed inaccurately and misleadingly'

Mission to return flat oysters to Sydney gets millions to bring 'nature back into our suburbs'

Hollywood lied to us: The Lion King

03 Births, Deaths, and Marriages | ‘Horror stories’ from inside the funeral industry

Have you had enough? — Contentment and the good life

Do we need to dial down stress sensitivity talk?

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Mental health claims by young Australian workers are on the rise

More details about historical charges laid against Alan Jones

Man arrested for murder of parents in Sydney's west

The Sydney Opera House's glow-up

Mission to return flat oysters to Sydney gets millions to bring 'nature back into our suburbs'

Cooling push puts onus on landlords to temper 'dangerously hot' Sydney rentals

Sydneysiders still waiting for the tram as discovery of widespread defect delays opening yet again

Mayor calls for long-term plan at Penrith Beach as reopening date finally announced

Pompeii Exhibition Giveaway

New Years Eve Tickets Giveaway

Sydney Newsletter

ABC Gives Hope

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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