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Councillor claims ICAC referral 'weaponised' amid ongoing feud over council finances
A NSW councillor suggests her referral to the Independent Commission Against Corruption could be politically motivated ahead of local government elections.
Published: Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Local Governmentby Nick McLaren and Tim Fernandez
Shane Rose's horse fell on him just four months ago. Now he's off to the Paris Olympics
Equestrian Shane Rose was initially told he wouldn't even be able to walk for 12 weeks after suffering serious injuries in a training fall. But four months later, he's going to the Paris Olympics.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Summer Olympic Gamesby Amanda Shalala
Famous orca Split Fin excites South Coast residents by returning with new family member
With distinctive characteristics, Split Fin and Bent Tip are part of an orca family that has thrilled South Coast residents since being spotted more than 20 years ago.
Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Whalesby Adriane Reardon and Eddie Williams
Teacher and former NRL player not guilty of raping young girl, hung jury on sexual touching
Keith Eshman, who played one game for the Wests Tigers, has been cleared of four child sexual abuse charges. The jury was unable to reach a majority verdict on one count of sexually touching a girl under the age of ten.
Published: Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Courts and Trialsby Tim Fernandez
Making candles to honour an artist makes perfect scents for disability service provider
Art lovers visiting the National Gallery of Australia can now smell the inspiration behind one of its new exhibitions thanks to a line of scented candles.
Published: Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Visual Artby Justin Huntsdale
In 10 years, Liv Lovelace went from being the only girl at the skatepark, to an Olympian
Australia will field the fourth-largest skateboard team heading to Paris behind the US, Brazil and Japan — while also including the youngest Olympian on the Australian team.
Published: Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Sportby Jessica Lamb
'He said no-one will hear you scream': Isolation, rural pressures add to soaring domestic violence in the bush
A victim of domestic violence shares her story of survival, as lawyers and academics warn governments that rural communities are "drowning in" family abuse cases.
Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Domestic Violenceby Joanna Woodburn
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Soil souvenirs of the slide
After one of the worst landslides in Victoria in 40 years, a local woman with an intense love of soil has commemorated the event by making unusual souvenirs for those affected.
Story by Alice Walker.
Duration: 3 minutes
Source: ListenTopic: Landslidesby Alice Walker
Little Women take the stage
Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel Little Women is coming to the Hayes Theatre in July.
Duration: 23 minutes 47 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Performing Artswith Renee Krosch
Harvard a capella group The Krokodiloes brings sweet harmonies to the south coast
If you were wandering among the bush land and lookouts of Kangaroo Valley, the last thing you would have expected to hear was a 12-man a capella singing group from Harvard University in the US.
Duration: 6 minutes 35 seconds
Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)by Justin Huntsdale
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'He said no-one will hear you scream': Isolation, rural pressures add to soaring domestic violence in the bush
A victim of domestic violence shares her story of survival, as lawyers and academics warn governments that rural communities are "drowning in" family abuse cases.
Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Domestic Violenceby Joanna Woodburn
The rare, tiny, jewelled books that sell for up to $500 each
Andrea Boltresz, from the New South Wales Southern Highlands, made a series of 25 miniature books with jewelled covers. To her surprise, they sold out within a week, for up to $500 a book.
Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Books (Literature)by Sarah Moss
Johnny Devlin wore a leather suit and opened The Beatles' Australian and NZ shows. This is what he remembers
This week marks 60 years since The Beatles' first and only tour of Australia and New Zealand. Former rock'n'roller Johnny Devlin recalls what it was like opening for the Fab Four.
Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)by Brooke Chandler
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From remote dust bowls to the world stage, SA surfers on the long road to go pro
Some of the state's most talented surfers are creating serious ripples on the national and international competitive circuit, but the path to compete at the highest levels is a costly one and there's little government support.
Duration: 1 minute 5 seconds
Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Surfing
Penrith Panthers release controversial centre Taylan May
Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL
Shane Rose's horse fell on him just four months ago. Now he's off to the Paris Olympics
Equestrian Shane Rose was initially told he wouldn't even be able to walk for 12 weeks after suffering serious injuries in a training fall. But four months later, he's going to the Paris Olympics.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Summer Olympic Games
From remote dust bowls to the world stage, SA surfers on the long road to go pro
Some of the state's most talented surfers are creating serious ripples on the national and international competitive circuit, but the path to compete at the highest levels is a costly one and there's little government support.
Duration: 1 minute 5 seconds
Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Surfingby Malcolm Sutton
Penrith Panthers release controversial centre Taylan May
Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL
Extension cord running across a footpath to charge an EV sparks fierce debate
A morning walker posted a photo to social media of the electrical cord stretching from the top floor of a unit block to the car parked at the curb side. A debate about EV etiquette followed.
Source: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Electric Vehiclesby Jasmine Kassis Jasmine Kassis and Charles Rushforth
Sitting in Ashley detention centre for months, youth often have 'no idea' where their court cases are up to
The criminal justice system is complex. But imagine being a young offender, with limited access to legal advice, sitting on remand for months in a youth detention centre. That is the reality in Tasmania, but there are calls for change.
Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Adam Holmes
'Disappointed' O'Connell forced out of Olympics as young gun Gadecki prepares for Games debut
Injuries force out Chris O'Connell on the eve of the Olympics, while Olivia Gadecki marks her incredible rise with a Games debut as Australia finalises its tennis squad for Paris.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Summer Olympic Games
How a boy from Ballarat wound up pitching himself to Eddie Murphy to direct the new Beverly Hills Cop
Mark Molloy moved to LA a decade ago to pursue his dream of directing a Hollywood feature film. But it was an advertisement he made that helped him score his debut: directing one of the world's biggest stars in the reboot of Beverly Hills Cop.
Published: Source: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Film (Arts and Entertainment)
Whales were happier during the COVID pandemic when humans weren't around, scientists find
Scientists find eastern Australian humpback whales benefited from a reduction in human activity on the ocean during the first year of the pandemic, recording lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Whalesby Kenji Sato
