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Adriane Reardon
Bega, NSW
Adriane Reardon is a reporter at ABC South East NSW.
She's been based in Bega since 2017, but has worked as an ABC reporter in Sydney, Wagga Wagga, Lismore, Dubbo and Bendigo.
She grew up in Gundagai and Merimbula in New South Wales. Connect with Adriane on Twitter @adrianereardon
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Highly venomous sea snake found far from home on NSW south coast beach
The yellow-bellied sea snake, which usually lives off the continental shelf, intrigues locals but comes with a warning from wildlife rescuers.
Community rallies for Snowy Mountains aged care home to re-open as assisted living facility
The Bombala community's success in raising $340,000 and securing a government grant will ensure an assisted living facility will reopen in early 2024 after the town lost its only aged care home.
Revamped gallery showing Archibald Prize exhibition set to bring exciting new works to regional art lovers
The only contemporary art centre in south-east NSW opens its doors this weekend, after a major rebuild expanding its capacity to host artworks from all over the world.
A man accused of historical sexual assaults against six girls is set to switch his plea to guilty
A jury overseeing the trial of a Victorian man accused of 23 sexual offences against girls in New South Wales has been discharged on the first day of his trial.
GP 'leading the nation' in school-based health says postcode shouldn't limit care access
Corin Miller's culturally sensitive approach to supporting rural children with behavioural and mental health needs has won national praise.
Father, partner, pilot: Edwin 'Krafty' Kraft to be honoured at memorial service in hometown
The family of the 57-year-old "larger than life" Jindabyne man who went missing after his helicopter crashed two weeks ago expect up to a thousand people at a memorial in Berridale.
Important cultural site reopens four years after bushfire destruction
A NSW cultural area crucial to the initiation of Indigenous boys on their journey to manhood is reopening years after the Black Summer bushfires.
'On an excursion, maybe?': Concerns children will see dead brumbies once Kosciuszko aerial cull begins
A local MP whose electorate includes Kosciuszko National Park defends a recent NSW government decision to allow aerial shooting of feral horses, during a budget estimates hearing.
NSW approves aerial shooting to reduce feral horse numbers in Kosciuszko National Park
Aerial culling will be used among other control methods in an effort to vastly reduce feral horse numbers in the alpine area.
Bumper cruise ship season expected by NSW town as plans to expand Eden wharf continue
Cruise ships return to NSW far south coast, as development on two major infrastructure and hospitality projects continue
Senate report casts doubt on constitutional validity of Barilaro's 'Brumby Bill'
A senate committee finds an "inherent and undeniable tension" between federal legislation and a NSW law introduced in 2018 designed to protect feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park.
Surprise snow in NSW towns while fire threat escalates for state's north
Residents of south-east NSW were treated to a surprise mid-spring snowfall on Monday, while in the north searing heat sent temperatures to their highest October levels in more than a decade.
Senate inquiry calls for aerial shooting of feral horses in wake of catastrophic impacts
Aerial culling of wild horses is among the recommendations from a report into the damage being done by populations in alpine areas.
Schools closed, extreme fire danger warnings issued across NSW as South Coast blaze burns on
Residents in five regions, including Greater Sydney, are being told to stay alert ahead of the hot and windy conditions forecast for today. The fire risk is rated as high for much of the rest of the state.
'Holy grail' moment as small population of long-footed potoroos found for first time in NSW
The critically endangered species has never been sighted before in NSW, despite traces of hair and scat being discovered in forests 30 years ago.
Two homes confirmed destroyed, another two damaged in Coolagolite bushfire
The Coologolite fire first sparked on Tuesday afternoon and has spread to 6,824 hectares, impacting areas of Cuttaggee, Barragga Bay, and The Murrah.
'We're getting out of here': People remain cut off from their homes after NSW South Coast fire
Locals affected by the Coolagolite blaze expressed their thanks to firefighters as they wait to be able to return back to their homes.
These medical students never considered a career in the country. Simulation training might be what convinces them
A new training simulator could be one of the key things to give student doctors a productive experience of working in the country.
Search for missing fisher abandoned for the day after body of companion found at Lake Eucumbene
Weather conditions force a pause in the search for a Canberra man missing near Adaminaby in the NSW Snowy Mountains.
Officer accused of tasering Cooma great-grandmother Clare Nowland faces court in person
Prosecutors say they are awaiting results of a post-mortem examination of Clare Nowland, 95, who died after allegedly being tasered by police officer Kristian White.
Old TAFE site earmarked for nearly 100 new homes as demand for social housing soars
The NSW government plans to alleviate the region's housing crisis by building 97 new homes in Bega.
Damage done to precious alpine environments by feral horses 'cannot be overstated', Senate inquiry told
A Senate committee is being urged to take a stronger stance on reducing wild horse numbers in the Australian Alps.
More than 500 flags line the highway through Jim's town. He wants 'just a moment' of drivers' attention
The Snowy Mountains town of Cooma has an avenue of honour this week to pay respect to Australians killed in the Vietnam War, ahead of the 50th anniversary of troops' withdrawal.
Feral horses 'unsustainable': NSW government reconsiders aerial shooting in Kosciuszko
Environment Minister Penny Sharpe says reducing the population of feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park won't be achieved without aerial shooting.
Kosciuszko ski resort reopens to guests, three years after Black Summer bushfires
Businesses in the Snowy Mountains are celebrating the return of Selwyn Snow Resort, reopening its doors this weekend for the first time since the Black Summer bushfires.