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Businesses back engineering works to protect Lismore from devastating floods

After the devastating Lismore floods caused a billion dollars in damage, businesses want an engineering solution to protect their town.

A statue of stylised hands holding a heart labelled you are here, with people walking past.

Published: Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 6:25pm

Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 6:25pm

Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Disaster Preparednessby Hannah Ross

Queenslander could face execution over alleged killing of Australian in Syria

A 20-year-old Gold Coast mobile phone technician is facing a possible death penalty in Syria for the alleged shooting murder of another Australian.

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Published: Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:54pm

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:54pm

Source: ABC InvestigationsTopic: Homicideby Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Meghna Bali and Cherine Yazbeck

Drone captures rare video of 'magical' whale birth

A drone operator has captured video of a humpback whale giving birth, one of only a handful of people to film the phenomenon.

A humpback whale and he rcalf in the ocean

Duration: 19 seconds

Published: Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 4:42pm

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 4:42pm

Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Animalsby Nakita Jager

'My time': Young gun Southam dethrones Chalmers in 100m final

Freestyle king Kyle Chalmers misses out on becoming Australia's most successful male Commonwealth Games swimmer in overall medals, beaten by Flynn Southam in the 100m final.

Two Australian swimmers stand arm-in-arm on the dais, one with a gold medal the other with a bronze.

Published: Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 8:22am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 8:22am

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Commonwealth Games

Thrice-bankrupt builder's past catches up with him in small town

Unregistered builder Steve Preston has been operating in New South Wales after falling foul of authorities in Western Australia and Queensland.

Steve Preston standing next to another tradie.

Published: Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 7:38am

Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 7:38am

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Housing Construction Industryby Alex Turner-Cohen

Sidelined for seven years by lack of funds, Aussie BMX rider now No. 1

Financial pressures limited Grafton BMX rider Tahlia Marsh's race starts for seven years, but her determination has now won her a world championship in Brisbane.

Published: Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 4:57pm

Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 4:57pm

Source: ABC North CoastTopic: BMX Racingby Lachie McLeod

Budjerah's debut album Gentleman has been a long time coming

Two-time ARIA Award-winning music artist Budjerah has just released his long-awaited debut album and announced an official tour.

Budjerah, a young Aboriginal man with curly brown hair leaning on folded arms

Published: Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 8:50am

Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 8:50am

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Musicby Mawunyo Gbogbo

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Six children died on Australian farms last year.

Farms can be dangerous places for children, but there are ways to make them safer.

a collection of safety signs on a farm shed wall

Duration: 11 minutes 19 seconds

Source: Listenby Angus Verley and Warwick Long

Hunter students take to the big stage in original musical production

Students from across the Hunter region are getting ready to perform their own, original production on the big stage in Newcastle.

Two students in colourful costumes and makeup perform on stage.

Duration: 4 minutes 58 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Musicby Laurise Dickson

What impact are nature repair schemes having in rural communties?

How are nature repair schemes like carbon and biodiversity credits, the Safeguard Mechanism and the Government's own Nature Positive Laws affecting rural communities?

Duration: 11 minutes 39 seconds

Source: NSW Country HourTopic: Nature Reservesby David Claughton and Laurissa Smith

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A humpback whale has given birth on camera on the New South Wales North Coast.

A drone operator has captured the birth of a humpback calf for the first time in history on a drone.

Duration: 19 seconds

Source: ABC News

A humpback whale has given birth off the Kingscliff coast.

A drone pilot has captured what is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world, and the first ever documented by drone.

A mother and calf humpback whale in in the ocean viewed from above.

Duration: 34 seconds

Source: ABC News

Musician Budjerah returns to his primary school for NAIDOC Week

The idol returns to Fingal Head to inspire others to follow their music dreams on the eve of the release of his debut album.

Duration: 2 minutes 40 seconds

Source: ABC News

The Richmond River catchment

Flooding in the Richmond River catchment

A drone photo looking down on a wide brown river in a state of flood.

Duration: 13 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Green drought like 'trying to live on watermelon' for livestock

A splash of green has returned to New South Wales paddocks that were bare and barren just weeks ago, but the soil is still depleted and so are farmers' bank accounts.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Droughtsby Amelia Bernasconi and Lucy Thackray

Retro 1980s train returns to tracks after major refurbishment

As train travel grows in popularity amid the fuel crisis, an iconic regional service returns to the tracks after a major makeover.

Duration: 11 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Trainsby Emma Siossian

Octogenarian scuba diver not ready to hang up fins yet

Jenny Dachroeden started scuba diving later in life. More than three decades, two hip replacements and thousands of dives later, the 83-year-old is still enjoying her hobby.

Woman with bright pink mask scuba diving

Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Hobbiesby Sharnie Kim and Holly Richardson

Family keeps century-old farming trade alive

Brothers in northern NSW continue a tool trade that's more than 100 years old. They believe they are some of the last manufacturers of ear-marking pliers in Australia.

Source: LandlineTopic: Agricultural and Farming Practiceby Kath Sullivan

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Win tickets to Byron Writers Festival

Byron Writer's Festival returns August 14 to 16, and will showcase established and emerging authors from Australia and around the world.

Published: Thu 23 Jul 2026 at 2:26pm

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Published: Tue 27 Aug 2024 at 2:23pm

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Published: Tue 21 Jul 2026 at 2:38pm

Tue 21 Jul 2026 at 2:38pm

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'My time': Young gun Southam dethrones Chalmers in 100m final

Freestyle king Kyle Chalmers misses out on becoming Australia's most successful male Commonwealth Games swimmer in overall medals, beaten by Flynn Southam in the 100m final.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Commonwealth Games

Sydney shark attack hero wins world paddleboarding championship

A volunteer lifeguard who helped save a woman attacked by a shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney's east has won the world paddleboarding championship.

Mr Verco wearing a yellow swimming tank and shorts with a traditional wreath on his head smiling pointing to the sky.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sports Awards

Tim Tszyu beats Errol Spence Jr by unanimous decision

Tim Tszyu beats Errol Spence Jr in a blockbuster non-title boxing match in Sydney by unanimous decision.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Boxing

Two heads in two bags

This week, Roy & HG turn their attention to the matters keeping Australians awake at night: Is Jaeman Salmon the NRL's chief grub-in-waiting? Can the caber toss survive Commonwealth Games scrutiny?

Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes 43 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: NRL

NSW News

Businesses back engineering works to protect Lismore from devastating floods

After the devastating Lismore floods caused a billion dollars in damage, businesses want an engineering solution to protect their town.

Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Disaster Preparednessby Hannah Ross

Judge declares 'extraordinary situation' in antisemitism netball case

Witnesses will be granted anonymity when giving evidence against a woman alleged to have made antisemitic comments at a children's netball game in Sydney out of concern for their safety.

Woman being confronted at a netball court, her face is blurred.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Isobel Roe

'Didn't think the law applied to us': NSW Reformers in spotlight at ICAC

Robert Assaf, co-founder of the NSW Reformers, has fronted a corruption inquiry for the fourth day of hearings.

A man with dark hair and a beard wearing black framed glasses.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Corruptionby Amy Greenbank

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Silent discos are drawing in crowds across Australia

Silent disco participants could all be listening to different music in their soundproof headphones, but the joy of dancing unites them as one.

A room full of people with colourful headphones on waving arms in air, dancing

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Leisureby Mawunyo Gbogbo

National News

Parents of Australian facing possible death penalty in Syria question confession

The family of a Gold Coast man who has been charged with murder over the death of an Australian in Syria is frustrated by the lack of progress made by the federal government in the case.

Angela Bell stands in a driveway outside a home. She looks into camera with a serious expression.

Published: Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 9:42pm

Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 9:42pm

Source: 7.30Topic: Homicideby Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Meghna Bali, Cherine Yazbeck and Kyle Taylor

'Take them seriously': CFMEU administrator on Setka threats

CFMEU administrator Michael Crosby has opened up on threats from John Setka, cast doubt on a statement made by former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan and questioned the value of royal commissions.

Published: Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 8:10pm

Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 8:10pm

Source: 7.30Topic: Construction and Real Estate Industryby Paul Johnson and Marina Freri Marina Freri

Toy library makes statement grieving loss of Helena Wright and children

The toy library where Helena Wright volunteered has issued a statement mourning the deaths of the 36-year-old and her children.

Published: Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 7:37pm

Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 7:37pm

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police

Live: Roosters 82 points for highest score in 91 years

The Roosters have scored the third-most points ever seen in Australian rugby league and beaten the clock against a hapless North Queensland side. Follow live.

A group of players celebrate after scoring a try in an NRL match

Published: Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 10:02pm

Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 10:02pm

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

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Businesses back engineering works to protect Lismore from devastating floods

Queenslander could face execution over alleged killing of Australian in Syria

Drone captures rare video of 'magical' whale birth

'My time': Young gun Southam dethrones Chalmers in 100m final

Thrice-bankrupt builder's past catches up with him in small town

Sidelined for seven years by lack of funds, Aussie BMX rider now No. 1

Budjerah's debut album Gentleman has been a long time coming

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Six children died on Australian farms last year.

Hunter students take to the big stage in original musical production

What impact are nature repair schemes having in rural communties?

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A humpback whale has given birth on camera on the New South Wales North Coast.

A humpback whale has given birth off the Kingscliff coast.

Musician Budjerah returns to his primary school for NAIDOC Week

The Richmond River catchment

Green drought like 'trying to live on watermelon' for livestock

Retro 1980s train returns to tracks after major refurbishment

Octogenarian scuba diver not ready to hang up fins yet

Family keeps century-old farming trade alive

Win tickets to Byron Writers Festival

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'My time': Young gun Southam dethrones Chalmers in 100m final

Sydney shark attack hero wins world paddleboarding championship

Tim Tszyu beats Errol Spence Jr by unanimous decision

Two heads in two bags

Businesses back engineering works to protect Lismore from devastating floods

Judge declares 'extraordinary situation' in antisemitism netball case

'Didn't think the law applied to us': NSW Reformers in spotlight at ICAC

Silent discos are drawing in crowds across Australia

Parents of Australian facing possible death penalty in Syria question confession

'Take them seriously': CFMEU administrator on Setka threats

Toy library makes statement grieving loss of Helena Wright and children

Live: Roosters 82 points for highest score in 91 years

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