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Presents wrapped, lunch ready by November — neurodivergent people say preparation key to managing Christmas

Dana Stewart has her Christmas meal ready and in the freezer by November. As a neurodivergent person, she says being prepared is key to avoid the stress and chaos of Christmas.

Mother and adult daughter in white shirts decorate a white Christmas tree, the daughter puts a silver star on the top.

Published: YesterdaySat 30 Nov 2024 at 7:45pmSource: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Christmasby Wiriya Sati

Sleepbus project designed to provide temporary homeless accommodation hits roadblock

Despite raising over $100,000 per bus, some communities are still waiting for Sleepbuses to become operational, leading to fears about the project's future.

Published: WedWed 27 Nov 2024 at 9:57pmSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Homelessnessby Janel Shorthouse

Woman bitten by blue-ringed octopus shocked by 'racist' victim blaming on social media

News of dangerous animal encounters tend to travel very fast in Australia, but the sometimes "racist" victim blaming that follows can compound the mental anguish of survivors.

A woman sits on a couch against a wall that has many photo frames.

Published: WedWed 27 Nov 2024 at 7:21pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Animal Attacksby Daniel Franklin, Sharon Gordon and Anthony Scully

No longer an affordable option for sea and tree changes, planners say regional NSW needs to build up

Urban planners are calling on regional towns to embrace density and learn to love multi-storey developments.

scaffolding around building next to crane

Published: WedWed 27 Nov 2024 at 9:05pmSource: ABC North CoastTopic: Regional Development and Planningby Max Tillman

Police seek third suspect after man left 'naked and bleeding' in alleged Port Macquarie kidnapping

Police are working to find 27-year-old woman Dahkota Harris who detectives allege was among three people that kidnapped and shot a man in a forest on the NSW Mid North Coast 10 days ago.

A man in cuffs between two police officers.

Duration: 27 seconds

Published: WedWed 27 Nov 2024 at 4:16amSource: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Crimeby Charles Rushforth and Emma Siossian

Underwater noise pollution loud enough to severely impact marine life, study finds

The first study into underwater noise pollution in estuaries on the east coast of Australia has uncovered the potentially devastating impacts noise from human activities is having on marine life.

Brittney kneeling at the water's edge with a hydrophone

Duration: 32 seconds

Published: FriFri 29 Nov 2024 at 12:08amSource: ABC NewcastleTopic: Marine Biologyby Keely Johnson

Seasoned professionals and self-taught photographers among finalists for Australian surf photograph of the year

From monster swells at Tasmania's Shipstern Bluff, to the reef breaks of Magaret River and the warm, turquoise waters of the Gold Coast, these are the 10 best images of Australian surfing in 2024.

a surfer riding an enormous barreling wave

Published: TueTue 26 Nov 2024 at 5:14amSource: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Photographyby Mackenzie Colahan

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Who are you?

Christie can't remember names and faces, drawing a blank as people assure her they've met before! Meanwhile Dane gets into the Christmas spirit.

Picture of smiling woman and man on green background with title Friday Panel

Duration: 19 minutes 25 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Comedywith Jess McGuire

When history is made.

Caitlin Furlong presents the Friday Panel this week, Dane and Christie have had a busy time. Christie was in New York as America decided on a new President she reflects on the mood on the streets. Dane prepares to film a new comedy special.

Duration: 19 minutes 11 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Comedywith Caitlin Furlong

What's the worst thing you did as a child?

The Friday Panel talks misbehaving children and whether you should have a pet as an adult.

Duration: 18 minutes 33 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Comedywith Jess McGuire

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Environmental recovery on Lord Howe Island

More than a decade after Lord Howe Island's successful rodent eradication program endemic plants and animals are bouncing back.

Duration: 2 minutes 38 seconds

Source: ABC News

William Tyrrell inquest resumes

Evidence police have gathered against William Tyrrell's foster mother is set to be presented to a coroner with the resumption of the inquest into the toddler's disappearance.

Tyrrell Inquest: a toddler wearing a Spiderman outfit.

Duration: 1 minute 25 seconds

Source: ABC News

Lachlan Morton finishes ride around Australia in record time

Professional cyclist, Lachlan Morton has completed his ride around Australia in record breaking time.

Duration: 13 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North Coast

Nelson Smyles has become a circus star

Port Macquarie's Nelson Smyles has become a star in the circus world.

Duration: 28 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North Coast

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Presents wrapped, lunch ready by November — neurodivergent people say preparation key to managing Christmas

Dana Stewart has her Christmas meal ready and in the freezer by November. As a neurodivergent person, she says being prepared is key to avoid the stress and chaos of Christmas.

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Christmasby Wiriya Sati

Seasoned professionals and self-taught photographers among finalists for Australian surf photograph of the year

From monster swells at Tasmania's Shipstern Bluff, to the reef breaks of Magaret River and the warm, turquoise waters of the Gold Coast, these are the 10 best images of Australian surfing in 2024.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Photographyby Mackenzie Colahan

Kelly's 'kind and creative' son died days after being discharged from hospital

Kahi Simon, 20, died by suicide five days after being discharged from hospital. His mother doesn't want any other parent to live her nightmare.

Kelly Kay standing in front of the beach holding a framed photo of her son Kahi.

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Mental Healthby Keely Johnson

Flipping from small town gymnastics to the world stage of Cirque du Soleil

When Nelson Smyles was a little boy living in Port Macquarie he never imagined he would be one of the main characters on the Cirque du Soleil stage.

Three people in bird costumes diving through hoops with a large circular background in orange and red colours.

Duration: 28 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainmentby Wiriya Sati

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Published: 27 Aug 2024Tue 27 Aug 2024 at 4:23amSource: ABC BRISBANE

ABC Gives Hope

ABC Local Radio is proud to partner with Foodbank for our ABC Gives end of year appeal. For every $1 donated by you, Foodbank provides 2 meals to Australians doing it tough. Brighten your community and donate now.

Published: 4 Nov 2024Mon 4 Nov 2024 at 10:37pmSource: ABC Gives

Hear every ball, all summer

Get ready for a huge summer of cricket, with ODI, T20 and Test cricket coverage, plus the men's and women's BBL. Join our expert commentary team including Jim Maxwell, Harsha Bhogle, Sunil Gavaskar and more.

Published: 21 Nov 2024Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 3:41amSource: Radio

Know your ABCs in an emergency

This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

Letters A, B and C in pink, yellow and blue with small infographics of people completing emergency safety tasks

Published: 26 Oct 2024Sat 26 Oct 2024 at 11:16pmSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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The challenges of filming ice climbing for ABC News

When ABC News reporter James Tugwell first pitched a story about the little-known but rapidly growing adventure sport of ice climbing in Australia, he didn't quite know what he was getting himself into.

A man climbs an icy mountainside using axe-like tools.

Duration: 2 minutes 57 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Winter Sports

Known for her competitive streak and 'aggressive' flair, Phyllis O'Donell was a pioneer of women's surfing

Paddling out to catch a wave in Australia in the 1960s was a nerve-racking experience for many women, but not for Phyllis O'Donell. It was 1964 and she had just won the first women's world surfing championship at Manly in Sydney.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Surfing

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Test stars motivate teen's miraculous return to cricket just months after a cardiac arrest

Newcastle teen Kade Sutton was put into an induced coma after suffering heart failure during a warm-up. Now he's back at the crease, with the support of some sporting heroes and his life-saving coach.

three men, including two professional cricketers, pose for a photo together

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Cricket

Fri Fix: Allan Alaalatoa on Wallabies' resurgence plus Matildas misfire

While the Grand Slam is out of the question, the Wallabies will be looking to finish their Spring Tour on a high this weekend when they come up against Ireland.

Len Ikitau and Ben Donaldson leap into each other's arms

Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

NSW News

Despite a $13b government investment, study finds health of Australia's largest river system has declined

A report finds the Murray Darling Basin "continues to decline" and the multi-billion-dollar plan to try to save it has not improved its health.

dead fish carcasess on the edge of a river

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Riversby Lily McCure, David Claughton and Michael Condon

Tasha's time in foster care was 'really traumatising'. A new report finds the system is failing vulnerable children

A review of NSW's out-of-home care arrangements paints a picture of a system plagued by inconsistent decision-making, lack of accountability and consultation which "punishes parents, carers and children".

three young sisters smile and look at the camera

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Childrenby Chantelle Al-Khouri

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The challenges of filming ice climbing for ABC News

Duration: 2 minutes 57 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Winter Sportsby James Tugwell

Whether you're a parent or educator, here's how you can set children with disability up for success at school

Families and schools say it's more than possible to set children with disability up for success with their education. These are some of their best tips.

A young white boy with red hair sitting in a wheelchair smiling at an adult. They're in a school classroom

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Disabilitiesby Evan Young Evan Young, Alison Branley and Nas Campanella

National News

Is WA's once-booming nickel industry dead or just a sleeping giant?

WA's nickel industry has collapsed this year but multi-billion-dollar projects are still being developed with an eye on a future recovery.

A person holds a handfull of ground nickel

Published: 3m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 11:36pmSource: ABC GoldfieldsTopic: Nickelby Jarrod Lucas and Tara de Landgrafft

Death toll rises to 12 as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades

At least 12 people have been killed and hundreds of thousands affected in Malaysia and Thailand as officials brace for the worst flood in a decade.

Man carries a child who is holding an umbrella on his back as he wades through flood waters in Thailand.

Published: 22m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 11:17pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents

Syrian president vows to 'crush' rebels as Russian air strikes pummel Idlib

A government counterinsurgency recaptures several towns that had been overrun in recent days by rebels, the army says, as Russian strikes kill at least 19 people.

An light-skinned Arab man in his 50s sits at a desk with Syrian Arab Republic on a placard in front of him

Duration: 3 minutes 57 seconds

Published: 13m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 11:26pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War

Despite a $13b government investment, study finds health of Australia's largest river system has declined

A report finds the Murray Darling Basin "continues to decline" and the multi-billion-dollar plan to try to save it has not improved its health.

Published: 11m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 11:28pmSource: ABC RuralTopic: Riversby Lily McCure, David Claughton and Michael Condon

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Presents wrapped, lunch ready by November — neurodivergent people say preparation key to managing Christmas

Sleepbus project designed to provide temporary homeless accommodation hits roadblock

Woman bitten by blue-ringed octopus shocked by 'racist' victim blaming on social media

No longer an affordable option for sea and tree changes, planners say regional NSW needs to build up

Police seek third suspect after man left 'naked and bleeding' in alleged Port Macquarie kidnapping

Underwater noise pollution loud enough to severely impact marine life, study finds

Seasoned professionals and self-taught photographers among finalists for Australian surf photograph of the year

ABC Mid North Coast Local News

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When history is made.

What's the worst thing you did as a child?

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Environmental recovery on Lord Howe Island

William Tyrrell inquest resumes

Lachlan Morton finishes ride around Australia in record time

Nelson Smyles has become a circus star

Presents wrapped, lunch ready by November — neurodivergent people say preparation key to managing Christmas

Seasoned professionals and self-taught photographers among finalists for Australian surf photograph of the year

Kelly's 'kind and creative' son died days after being discharged from hospital

Flipping from small town gymnastics to the world stage of Cirque du Soleil

Download our free ABC listen app

ABC Gives Hope

Hear every ball, all summer

Know your ABCs in an emergency

The challenges of filming ice climbing for ABC News

Known for her competitive streak and 'aggressive' flair, Phyllis O'Donell was a pioneer of women's surfing

Test stars motivate teen's miraculous return to cricket just months after a cardiac arrest

Fri Fix: Allan Alaalatoa on Wallabies' resurgence plus Matildas misfire

Despite a $13b government investment, study finds health of Australia's largest river system has declined

Tasha's time in foster care was 'really traumatising'. A new report finds the system is failing vulnerable children

The challenges of filming ice climbing for ABC News

Whether you're a parent or educator, here's how you can set children with disability up for success at school

Is WA's once-booming nickel industry dead or just a sleeping giant?

Death toll rises to 12 as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades

Syrian president vows to 'crush' rebels as Russian air strikes pummel Idlib

Despite a $13b government investment, study finds health of Australia's largest river system has declined

Other ways to listen

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