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Emails show timeline of police contact with Clare Nowland's family after alleged tasering

The emails released to state parliament reveal members of Mrs Nowland's family knew the details of how she was injured "very quickly", with the NSW opposition saying it raises doubts over why the word "taser" was omitted from a press release.

Published: 1h agoWed 22 Nov 2023 at 7:39amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Isobel Roe

Not all smooth sailing as Comanche gears up for Sydney to Hobart

Sydney to Hobart heavyweight Andoo Comanche is a monohull of unmatched power but, as her crew has found out, her greatest strength can be her greatest weakness.

A supermaxi boat races along Sydney Harbour with at least half of the hull lifted out of the water.

Published: 3h agoWed 22 Nov 2023 at 5:12amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

Bruce Lehrmann takes the stand in defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann testifies in court about the events leading up to the alleged rape of his former colleague Brittany Higgins at Parliament House.

Bruce Lehrmann arrives at court, with reporters behind him.

Published: 2h agoWed 22 Nov 2023 at 5:51amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trialsby Patrick Bell

Sydney councillor vows to push ahead with LGBTIQA+ network after 'homophobic' NSW conference debate

Councillors from outside Sydney are accused of making discriminatory comments during a state conference debate about a support network for LGBTQIA+ representatives and drag story time events.

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Published: 8h agoWed 22 Nov 2023 at 12:48amSource: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Local Governmentby Rosemary Bolger

Linda's relationship 'didn't feel bad enough to leave' — but she was experiencing economic abuse

The Australian Bureau of Statistics survey finds around 16 per cent of women have experienced some form of economic abuse. A leading women's advocate says it's a form of abuse that too often is flying under the radar.

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Published: 5h agoWed 22 Nov 2023 at 3:35amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Domestic Violenceby Rachel Clayton

ABC and Bruce Lehrmann settle defamation case over broadcast of Brittany Higgins's Press Club speech

Before settling, Bruce Lehrmann was due to take on the ABC in the Federal Court in Sydney today. The former Liberal staffer's defamation action against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson continues.

Higgins is seated, smiling and clapping, wearing a white suit.

Duration: 1 minute 2 seconds

Published: 1h agoWed 22 Nov 2023 at 7:34amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trialsby Elizabeth Byrne and Patrick Bell

3m crocodile, Sydney radio host's uneaten lunch found on riverbank as search suspended

The search for former 2GB fishing show host Roman Butchaski has been suspended in Far North Queensland.

An older, bearded man in a cap holds up a fish while standing in front of a waterway.

Published: 5h agoWed 22 Nov 2023 at 3:08amSource: ABC Far NorthTopic: Missing Personby Kristy Sexton-McGrath

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Book tells tale of the Battle of Beersheeba

On October 31, 1917 the Australian Light Horse secured a necessary win during the Battle of Bersheeba.

Duration: 21 minutes 26 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Historywith Lisa Pellegrino

Should a person with dementia be allowed to choose how they die?

Duration: 20 minutes 55 seconds

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Healthwith Josh Szeps

Who should really be using Ozempic

Who should, or shouldn't, be taking the latest diet drug Ozempic.

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Duration: 24 minutes

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Diet and Nutritionwith Josh Szeps

The Other Me | Mars Venus and Max

It used to be said that Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus but Max has been to both planets. As a trans-man he has some fascinating observations about the world of men, having stood on the other side of the gender divide.

Duration: 28 minutes 36 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Gender Identitywith Taku Mbudzi

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Travelling from the Anzac Bridge onto the M8

An artistic impression of a driver using the Rozelle interchange to travel from the Anzac Bridge into the M8 tunnel.

Duration: 2 minutes 56 seconds

Source: ABC News

Flyover of Rozelle interchange

The interchange will link up Sydney's inner west, outer suburbs, Victoria Road and the CBD.

Duration: 1 minute 45 seconds

Source: ABC News

King Ramses the Great exhibition arrives in Sydney

King Ramses the Great exhibition arrives in Sydney featuring artefacts and golden treasures, many of which have never left Egypt.

Duration: 1 minute 41 seconds

Source: ABC News

SmartFone FlickFest 2023 returns for ninth year

Filmmaker Bevan Garozzo and Festival director Angela Blake talk about the SmartFone FlickFest 2023. This is an international festival of movies filmed on smartphones.

Duration: 4 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Sydney councillor vows to push ahead with LGBTIQA+ network after 'homophobic' NSW conference debate

Councillors from outside Sydney are accused of making discriminatory comments during a state conference debate about a support network for LGBTQIA+ representatives and drag story time events.

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Local Governmentby Rosemary Bolger

The ABC thought gardening would be a safe subject to test out talkback radio. Then a caller asked about cannabis plants

The ABC thought gardening would be a safe subject to test out talkback radio. Then a caller asked about marijuana plants.

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Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Radio Broadcastingby Rod Quinn and Rosemary Bolger

Paddlewheeler captain sells house, uses inheritance and takes out loan to restore Hawkesbury River craft damaged by floods

A piece of Australian maritime history is back in Sydney's north-west, but not without some incredible personal sacrifices from its captain.

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Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Floodsby Declan Bowring

Infrastructure Minister defends axing $110m for link to Sydney's new airport

Catherine King says federal funding for a critical Western Sydney motorway interchange was withdrawn because an independent review could not determine what it was for.

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Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Federal - State Issuesby Rosemary Bolger

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Not all smooth sailing as Comanche gears up for Sydney to Hobart

Sydney to Hobart heavyweight Andoo Comanche is a monohull of unmatched power but, as her crew has found out, her greatest strength can be her greatest weakness.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

The Socceroos, Palestine and stories beyond football

It's not unusual to read about the 'brave' Socceroos enduring 'gruelling' road trips as they chase World Cup qualification.

Duration: 14 minutes 51 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Funding shortfall forces downsize of bronze tribute to first Melbourne Cup winner Archer

The memory of champion racehorse will not be forgotten but his statue won't quite make full scale as a dedicated country turf club member pushes on with a hometown tribute.

Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Horse Racing

Why the 'Matildas effect' plays out differently in a small country town

The number of women and girls playing football has surged since the Matildas' incredible feats at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. But aiming for the top when you're from a regional area comes with added challenges.

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Soccer

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Crash involving three trucks on the Sturt Highway leaves teenager dead and two men injured

Emergency services were called to the incident on the Sturt Highway at Carrathool, 60 kilometres from Hay, at 2pm on Wednesday.

NSW police generic; blue and red lights on top of Newcastle car

Source: ABC RiverinaTopic: Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Conor Burke

Teenager swaps outback for Hollywood bringing disability to the big screen

Knox Gibson is one of several actors appearing in the latest iteration of the Hunger Games film, ensuring the real world is reflected in cinema.

Duration: 3 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Science Fiction Films

Emails show timeline of police contact with Clare Nowland's family after alleged tasering

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Isobel Roe

Not all smooth sailing as Comanche gears up for Sydney to Hobart

Sydney to Hobart heavyweight Andoo Comanche is a monohull of unmatched power but, as her crew has found out, her greatest strength can be her greatest weakness.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

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RBA governor says 'blunt' tool of interest rates must be used to hammer out inflation

The Reserve Bank's new boss has not backed away from tough talk, saying the bank must use its "blunt" tool of interest rates to hammer out inflation for the collective welfare of Australians.

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Published: 15m agoWed 22 Nov 2023 at 8:35amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Interest Ratesby Michael Janda and Gareth Hutchens

Australia and India back on the pitch tomorrow, 'astonishing' even World Cup hero

Marnus Labuschagne says it is "hard to fathom" that Australia's players have to feature in a T20 against India four days after the World Cup final.

Published: 15m agoWed 22 Nov 2023 at 8:34amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Twenty20

Crash involving three trucks on the Sturt Highway leaves teenager dead and two men injured

Emergency services were called to the incident on the Sturt Highway at Carrathool, 60 kilometres from Hay, at 2pm on Wednesday.

Published: 21m agoWed 22 Nov 2023 at 8:29amSource: ABC RiverinaTopic: Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Conor Burke

Emergency powers regarding people released from immigration facing High Court challenge

Laws allowing authorities to use ankle bracelets and curfews to monitor 93 people released from immigration detention are now subject to a High Court challenge.

Published: 41m agoWed 22 Nov 2023 at 8:09amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Matthew Doran

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Emails show timeline of police contact with Clare Nowland's family after alleged tasering

Not all smooth sailing as Comanche gears up for Sydney to Hobart

Bruce Lehrmann takes the stand in defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson

Sydney councillor vows to push ahead with LGBTIQA+ network after 'homophobic' NSW conference debate

Linda's relationship 'didn't feel bad enough to leave' — but she was experiencing economic abuse

ABC and Bruce Lehrmann settle defamation case over broadcast of Brittany Higgins's Press Club speech

3m crocodile, Sydney radio host's uneaten lunch found on riverbank as search suspended

Book tells tale of the Battle of Beersheeba

Should a person with dementia be allowed to choose how they die?

Who should really be using Ozempic

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Travelling from the Anzac Bridge onto the M8

Flyover of Rozelle interchange

King Ramses the Great exhibition arrives in Sydney

SmartFone FlickFest 2023 returns for ninth year

Sydney councillor vows to push ahead with LGBTIQA+ network after 'homophobic' NSW conference debate

The ABC thought gardening would be a safe subject to test out talkback radio. Then a caller asked about cannabis plants

Paddlewheeler captain sells house, uses inheritance and takes out loan to restore Hawkesbury River craft damaged by floods

Infrastructure Minister defends axing $110m for link to Sydney's new airport

ABC Radio Sydney 100th T-Shirt

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Not all smooth sailing as Comanche gears up for Sydney to Hobart

The Socceroos, Palestine and stories beyond football

Funding shortfall forces downsize of bronze tribute to first Melbourne Cup winner Archer

Why the 'Matildas effect' plays out differently in a small country town

Crash involving three trucks on the Sturt Highway leaves teenager dead and two men injured

Teenager swaps outback for Hollywood bringing disability to the big screen

Emails show timeline of police contact with Clare Nowland's family after alleged tasering

Not all smooth sailing as Comanche gears up for Sydney to Hobart

RBA governor says 'blunt' tool of interest rates must be used to hammer out inflation

Australia and India back on the pitch tomorrow, 'astonishing' even World Cup hero

Crash involving three trucks on the Sturt Highway leaves teenager dead and two men injured

Emergency powers regarding people released from immigration facing High Court challenge

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