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Desperately seeking skipper: Hunt for paddle steamer captain to steer town's key tourist draw

The paddlesteamer PV Jandra, which meanders along the Darling River, is out of operation because there is no-one to take the helm.
A paddle steamer tied up at a jetty on a river, with blue sky overhead.

Published: Source: The World TodayTopic: Historyby Stephanie Smail

'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. 
A farmer's hand resting on a wire fence.

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Domestic Violenceby Joanna Woodburn

Police win karts and minds taking kids racing as a reward for staying on the right track

A unique NSW program aims to put the brakes on youth crime by rewarding good behaviour with a positive experience that involves police while passing on valuable life lessons. 
Two children in go karts sitting at the start line of the track

Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Policeby Zaarkacha Marlan and James Findlay

She’s a story teller of history, life, and heartfelt children’s books

Katrina Roe reigns from country NSW, and is the definition of multi talented. 
Katrina Roe
Duration: 15 minutes 56 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Radiowith Tim Fookes

The 'most handsome man' she'd ever met broke Jacinda's bones. She says rural women need more help to flee

Frontline services for domestic violence victims say women in rural areas often fear "if they return home they will be killed"  but there is nowhere safe for them to go. They say more funding is vital to save women's lives. 
Woman standing staring at camera, with large artwork on wall behind her.

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Domestic Violenceby Joanna Woodburn

Road Trips

What do you eat on a road trip? Dane is in the middle of a tour and spending a lot of time eating at motels, takeaway joints and local bakeries.
Picture of smiling woman and man on green background with title Friday Panel
Duration: 22 minutes 27 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Comedy (Humour)with Jess McGuire

Reopened outback abattoir creates a business boom as it attracts 200 workers

The outback New South Wales community of Bourke celebrates the good fortunes of its previously troubled local abattoir which processes sheep and goats.
Two goats in a pen

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Goat Farmingby Ondine Slack-Smith, Lily McCure and Maddelin McCosker

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AMSL Aero eVTOL Vertiia aircraft

Vertiia, the hydrogen-powered electric aircraft from Australian green aviation startup AMSL Aero, is being tested at an airstrip in central west New South Wales.
Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds

Source: ABC Western Plains

The country town recruiting workers from the Philippines as nurses

Gilgandra Shire Council has recruited 16 aged care workers from the Philippines to help fill the skills crisis in their aged care services.
Duration: 6 minutes 35 seconds

Source: 7.30

Coroner finds racial bias affected investigation into 1987 deaths of Indigenous teens

A coronial inquest has found the predatory and horrifying behaviour of a man responsible for the 1987 deaths of Aboriginal teenagers Mona Lisa and Cindy Smith was poorly investigated by police.
Duration: 8 minutes

Source: 7.30

Weeds to Energy: Burning invasive scrub to create energy

Invasive native scrub is being touted as an energy source for a biomass plant in a former coal-fired power station in the Hunter Valley.
Duration: 10 minutes 57 seconds

Source: ABC News

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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.
A sign saying 'Ashley Youth Detention Centre' outside some fencing.

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.
Chris O'Connell in action at Wimbledon 2024

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. 
Eddie Murphy looking serious and pointing a gun with both hands, palm trees behind him

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. 
A whale splashes around

Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Whalesby Kenji Sato

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