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Grace Tame shares what drives her fight for sexual violence survivors

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame says change happens because of staunch individuals and grassroots organisations that are on the front line of trauma.

A woman wearing a blue shirt looks back over her shoulder towards the camera.

Published: TueTue 11 Mar 2025 at 7:10pmSource: ABC Central WestTopic: Child Sexual Abuseby Joanna Woodburn

AI cameras and 'escape doors' to stop Sydney's koala road toll

Artificial intelligence technology will be used to alert drivers to koalas crossing the road.

Published: TueTue 11 Mar 2025 at 3:47amSource: ABC IllawarraTopic: Animalsby Nick McLaren

Class action 'imminent' from PFAS-affected Blue Mountains community

Blue Mountains residents say they will launch legal action as they demand the state government conduct blood tests and offer compensation over a chemical contamination.

Jon Dee, man wearing blazer, stands with arms crossed holding glass of water

Published: 6 Mar 2025Thu 6 Mar 2025 at 7:22pmSource: ABC Central WestTopic: Water Pollutionby Xanthe Gregory

Politicians heckled for misinformation about Bathurst 1000 closure

The federal Nationals candidate for Calare, Sam Farraway, has been criticised for falsely claiming the future of the Bathurst 1000 race at Mount Panorama-Wahluu is threatened by a First Nations land claim.

The words 'Mount Panorama' spelled out on the side of the hill from a distance.

Published: 6 Mar 2025Thu 6 Mar 2025 at 2:30amSource: ABC Central WestTopic: Disinformation and Misinformationby Hamish Cole and Xanthe Gregory

Police release video of 'brazen' theft of political posters

A former Nationals MP who defected from the party says the fight for a battleground federal electorate in New South Wales is the dirtiest and nastiest yet.

Duration: 9 seconds

Published: 5 Mar 2025Wed 5 Mar 2025 at 4:02amSource: ABC Central WestTopic: Australian Federal Electionsby Xanthe Gregory

Greater gliders' 'spectacular' recovery after Blue Mountains bushfires

The endangered marsupials' population in part of the southern Blue Mountains has increased by 45 per cent since before the fires began in 2019.

A white greater glider in a tree at night, looks at the camera, lots of leaves in the background.

Published: 4 Mar 2025Tue 4 Mar 2025 at 3:09amSource: ABC Central WestTopic: Animalsby Lani Oataway

Why NSW is the state to watch at the next federal election

According to some analysts, the number-one state to watch in the upcoming federal election is New South Wales, with a handful of Labor-held seats under threat.

Published: 4 Mar 2025Tue 4 Mar 2025 at 2:34amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Federal Electionsby Fiona Willan

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ABC Central West Local News

Local news, updated weekdays at 6:30am.

Duration: 4 minutes 57 seconds

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Jason Dearmer on his life helping others as a volunteer

Jason Dearmer, has been named Dubbo's citizen of the year for 2025 due to the role he plays in the local community.

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Duration: 13 minutes 34 seconds

Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Volunteers

Australian charity helps Israeli farmers fight fires

A not-for-profit Australian group is helping Israeli farmers deal with fires caused by dry conditions and the war with terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

Duration: 6 minutes 38 seconds

Source: Listenby David Claughton

Enironmental campaigner Corinne Gibbons on teaching others through music

Corinne Gibbons uses her music to promote peace and environmental awareness.

A smiling woman with long brown hair and a white shirt

Duration: 16 minutes 47 seconds

Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Music

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Police release vision of poster theft

Two men accused of stealing political posters outside Orange business

Duration: 9 seconds

Source: ABC News

Threatened mouse found for first time in national park in two decades

The New Holland mouse has been discovered in the Wollemi National Park using peanut butter and oat lures.

Duration: 46 seconds

Source: ABC Central West

Finding a tiger snake in a shed

Bathurst-based snake catcher Stefanie Lesser at work relocating a tiger snake from someone's shed.

Duration: 11 seconds

Source: ABC News

Kids pay tribute to the King of Rock and Roll

Tennessee Tajc is one of dozens of teenagers who are competing as tribute artists at the annual Parkes Elvis Festival in 2025.

Duration: 2 minutes 47 seconds

Source: ABC Central West

Features

Young growers back wool industry to buck worst slump in 100 years

Australian wool production is forecast to drop to its lowest level in 100 years, but these young farmers remain optimistic about the industry's future.

A woman in a hat and white shirt stands in a sheep yard.

Duration: 2 minutes 40 seconds

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Wool Growingby Lara Webster, Joshua Becker and Tim Fookes

Humans the hard part for women snake catchers who love the job anyway

Bridget Thomson was a broke 21-year-old when she did a reptile handling course and "fell in love" with snake catching, despite some difficult customers.

A woman at night with a headtorch is lit by a flash as she holds a huge brown snake in her hands and smiles towards the camera

Duration: 11 seconds

Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Reptilesby Toby Hemmings

The forensic officer who changed lives after 2004 Boxing Day tsunami

After the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, forensic investigator Peter Baines wanted to create good from the enormity of loss. Twenty years on, he has raised $30 million for children orphaned by the disaster.

A white man runs with a group of Thai children, all are wearing yellow shirts. One kid is high fiving the man.

Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Disaster and Emergency Responseby Toby Hemmings

At-risk boys just need 'someone to believe in them' to transform their lives

A charity that runs an early intervention program for vulnerable boys in regional areas says it's changing their lives and transforming their communities.

a photo of a teenaged boy leaning against a car in a dairy farm paddock with a cow in background

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Teenagersby Shannon Schubert

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Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

This election, the ABC is asking you to be part of the conversation.

Text reads: Your Say. Tell us what's on your mind this election. Have your say here.

Published: 27 Feb 2025Thu 27 Feb 2025 at 3:05amSource: Radio

Ethel Carrick & Anne Dangar Exhibition Giveaway

From December 2024 to the end of April 2025, the National Gallery of Australia is delving into the lives and artistic legacies of Ethel Carrick and Anne Dangar.

Art gallery with green walls and Anne Dangars artwork on display

Published: SunSun 9 Mar 2025 at 11:16pmSource: ABC SYDNEY

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: 9 Dec 2024Mon 9 Dec 2024 at 5:23amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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The ABC listen app connects you to the best podcasts and live radio from the presenters you know and love. Download it today and hear the world differently.

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

NSW Sport

Josh Giddey and Adam Caporn on Boomers new direction

The Boomers are a beloved Australian team, so the fact they have a new coach is a big deal. Adam Caporn joins us to talk chasing gold, team culture, Kyrie Irving and more.

Josh Giddey moves with the ball while playing with Boomers

Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Konstas 'still working the game out' after eye-catching shots and low scores

Sam Konstas's state coach believes the headline-grabbing teenager is starting to show signs of heeding lessons around match situations in his batting.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

Tim Tszyu on everyone's hit list after Thurman, Zerafa record wins

Michael Zerafa has defeated Besir Ay in Sydney and still hopes to one day reignite an old rivalry with Tim Tszyu, but those hopes have been dismissed by his rival's camp.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Boxing

The case for punting Australians

Australians always like to think that we punch above our weight when it comes to sport. Sometimes it's a trope, but in American college football it's undeniable... at least in punting.

A highschool kid punts an american football at sun set, wearing pads and a helmet

Duration: 14 minutes 15 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

NSW News

NSW premier rules out repealing new hate speech laws despite backlash

The NSW premier defends rushing racial hatred laws through state parliament in response to a spate of antisemitic incidents across Sydney.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Governmentby Joshua Boscaini and Danuta Kozaki

Dairy farmer isolated by floods forced to dump his milk

Dairy farmer Chris Morgan has been forced to dump around 6,000 litres of milk since Saturday after a landslide cut off truck access to his farm on the Dorrigo plateau.

Duration: 5 seconds

Source: ABC News

Thousands of litres of milk dumped as flood damage cuts off farms

Dairy farmers in NSW and Queensland have been forced to discard vast quantities of their product as road damage renders their properties inaccessible to trucks.

A bucket sits in a large amount of foamy milk.

Duration: 5 seconds

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Floodsby Lauren Bohane and Kim Honan

Australia is up against 'deep-seated' views of Trump 2.0, says ambassador Kevin Rudd

Australia's ambassador to the United States has warned negotiations with the second Trump administration will continue to be "tough and rough".

Source: 7.30Topic: World Politicsby Paul Johnson

National News

Queen writes personal letter to rape survivor Gisele Pelicot

Queen Camilla has been a vocal campaigner for supporting survivors of rape and abuse.

A short woman with auburn hair is surrounded by men walking and looking serene

Published: 47m agoThu 13 Mar 2025 at 2:31pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Law, Crime and Justice

UK tanker crash aftermath 'reasonably contained', British PM says

One crew member is presumed dead after a Portuguese-flagged container ship crashed at close to full speed on Monday into an anchored tanker that was carrying US military jet fuel.

A container ship smouldering at sea, with charred shipping containers on board.

Published: 1h agoThu 13 Mar 2025 at 1:49pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Marine Incidents

Belgian prosecutors arrest 'Huawei lobbyists' in EU corruption probe

Local media reports suggest the investigation centres on lobbyists working for the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei suspected of bribing EU members to promote the company's commercial policy.

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Published: 55m agoThu 13 Mar 2025 at 2:24pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Corruption

Russia 'seeks to prolong the war' with ceasefire deal delay, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the fact there was no "meaningful" response from Moscow to a 30-day ceasefire proposal from the United States means Russia wants to keep fighting in Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy gestures as he talks to media

Duration: 2 minutes 14 seconds

Published: 1h agoThu 13 Mar 2025 at 1:24pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War

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Grace Tame shares what drives her fight for sexual violence survivors

AI cameras and 'escape doors' to stop Sydney's koala road toll

Class action 'imminent' from PFAS-affected Blue Mountains community

Politicians heckled for misinformation about Bathurst 1000 closure

Police release video of 'brazen' theft of political posters

Greater gliders' 'spectacular' recovery after Blue Mountains bushfires

Why NSW is the state to watch at the next federal election

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Jason Dearmer on his life helping others as a volunteer

Australian charity helps Israeli farmers fight fires

Enironmental campaigner Corinne Gibbons on teaching others through music

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Police release vision of poster theft

Threatened mouse found for first time in national park in two decades

Finding a tiger snake in a shed

Kids pay tribute to the King of Rock and Roll

Young growers back wool industry to buck worst slump in 100 years

Humans the hard part for women snake catchers who love the job anyway

The forensic officer who changed lives after 2004 Boxing Day tsunami

At-risk boys just need 'someone to believe in them' to transform their lives

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Ethel Carrick & Anne Dangar Exhibition Giveaway

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Download our free ABC listen app

Josh Giddey and Adam Caporn on Boomers new direction

Konstas 'still working the game out' after eye-catching shots and low scores

Tim Tszyu on everyone's hit list after Thurman, Zerafa record wins

The case for punting Australians

NSW premier rules out repealing new hate speech laws despite backlash

Dairy farmer isolated by floods forced to dump his milk

Thousands of litres of milk dumped as flood damage cuts off farms

Australia is up against 'deep-seated' views of Trump 2.0, says ambassador Kevin Rudd

Queen writes personal letter to rape survivor Gisele Pelicot

UK tanker crash aftermath 'reasonably contained', British PM says

Belgian prosecutors arrest 'Huawei lobbyists' in EU corruption probe

Russia 'seeks to prolong the war' with ceasefire deal delay, Zelenskyy says

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