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Push to get more people in regional Australia into electric vehicles

Electric vehicle owner answers questions about driving an EV in regional Australia
A white Tesla plugged into an electric vehicle charging station in Brisbane
Duration: 18 minutes 43 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Electric Vehiclesby Tim Fookes

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.    
Close up of two hands, palms facing upward, under a tap with running water in a sink.

Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Environmental Healthby Xanthe Gregory

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 That charge was today withdrawn.
A tattooed man singing on stage

Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Courtsby Zaarkacha Marlan

$13b Murray-Darling Basin investment has 'failed to improve' river system, report finds

A report finds the Murray-Darling Basin "continues to decline" and the multi-billion-dollar plan to try to save it has not improved its health.
dead fish carcasess on the edge of a river

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Riversby Lily McCure, David Claughton and Michael Condon

School's social and wellbeing hub giving teenagers a chance to thrive

A social wellbeing hub at Narromine High School in western New South Wales is making it easier for students to address their mental and physical health.
Young boy in yellow and blue tee, at the gym using the weights, chest press.

Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Mental Healthby Jenaya Gibbs-Muir

Eugowra farmer and photographer Kim Storey speaks about her life and flood recovery

Kim Storey farms just outside Eugowra and has become one of the community's strongest advocates, particularly since the devastating flooding in November 2022.
Kim Storey, wearing a brown vest over a blue and white checked shirt, smiles at the camera. Her property and a gum tree behind
Duration: 16 minutes 37 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Floods

Wendy's parents were murdered. She says their killer's privileges in a forensic hospital worsen her grief

Wendy Robinson's parents were shot dead 10 years ago. She is distressed their killer is starting to get some of his freedoms back and believes he is "being treated better" than his victims' family.
A woman stands infront of a rose bush holding a photo of her mother and father smiling

Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Crimeby Zaarkacha Marlan and Joanna Woodburn

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Calls for disaster declaration following wild storm in NSW north

Emergency crews are working tirelessly to clean-up debris in Carinda - a remote town with a population under 200.
Duration: 1 minute 36 seconds

Source: ABC News

Walgett Shire Mayor Jason Ramien visits storm ravaged Carinda

Walgett Shire Mayor Jason Ramien said he has been "shocked" by the "carnage" a wild storm left in Carinda.
Duration: 3 minutes 57 seconds

Source: ABC News

Chris Isaac after the storm

Resident Chris Isaac surveys the damage after widespread damage following a severe storm.
Duration: 3 minutes 49 seconds

Source: ABC News

Walgett Shire Mayor says 'freak storm' causes widespread damage in Carinda

Walgett Shire Mayor Jasen Ramien says the storms have caused significant damage to his area.
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Duration: 2 minutes 39 seconds

Source: ABC News

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