king 'Heart breaking': People with disabilities forced into unemployment By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:11:15 +1000 Walgett Cafe 64 closes its doors due to dwindling income revenue caused by coronavirus. Full Article Disabilities Community Organisations Unemployment
king Firearms charges and huge fines for NRL players after breaking COVID-19 restrictions By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:40:31 +1000 Police charge Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr with firearms offences after a weekend getaway as the NRL fines the pair and two other players for "putting the game and community at risk". Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Infectious Diseases (Other) Rugby League
king NSW is fast-tracking major projects, so why the threat to halt this civic precinct? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:05:52 +1000 Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock labels Coffs Harbour's Cultural and Civic Space plan "foolish and rash", threatening to change laws to stop it. Full Article Local Government Urban Development and Planning Library Museum and Gallery State Parliament COVID-19
king From breaking news to breaking hearts: Regional communities mourn the loss of local papers By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:38:41 +1000 Communities in western New South Wales are mourning the suspension of their local newspapers with some saying the publications are the "heart" of the communities. Full Article Print Media Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19
king 'Heartbreaking decisions': Labor MP Mike Kelly resigns due to health issues By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:26:18 +1000 Long-serving Federal Labor MP Mike Kelly ends months of speculation by making the "gut wrenching" decision to resign from Parliament. Full Article Politics and Government Person Government and Politics Federal Elections Elections Health Regional Community and Society
king 'It did very much smack of prison': But Elizabeth Lane is asking how coronavirus has surged through Newmarch House By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 11:40:52 +1000 Elizabeth Lane says her mother, a Newmarch House resident, is a 'sitting duck' as the new COVID-19 cases continue to rise at the Western Sydney aged care home. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Respiratory Diseases Infectious Diseases (Other) Death Aged Care Community and Society
king China looking for eels after mud crab trade hit by coronavirus impact By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:59:54 +1000 While the lucrative mud crab trade was all but halted by the impact of coronavirus, eels enable one commercial fisher to claw back some lost trade. Full Article Agribusiness Fishing Aquaculture Food Processing Food and Beverage
king Last sighting of missing woman Amber Christie walking past Hotel Illawong on Sunday By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:55:24 +1000 49-year-old Amber Christie walking past Hotel Illawong on Oak Street, Evans Head around 4:00pm on Sunday May 3, 2020. Full Article Police Missing Person
king Search intensifies for Evans Head woman who went walking and didn't return home By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:55:24 +1000 Amber Christie, 49, has been reported missing by her family and friends after failing to return to her Evans Head home from a Sunday afternoon walk. Full Article Missing Person Police
king 'I don't want to be randomly licking things': The neurological disorder heightened by coronavirus fears By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 05:31:11 +1000 People with Tourette syndrome appeal for compassion as pandemic panic exacerbates their neurological condition, causing their anxieties and tics to worsen. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Mental Health ADHD Anxiety Depression Health Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Activism and Lobbying Family and Children Child Health and Behaviour Psychiatry Medical Specialisation
king NSW authorities respond to Aspen Medical clinicians working on both the Ruby Princess and Newmarch House By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:52:29 +1000 NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Dr Kerry Chant provided an updated on coronavirus for May 6. NSW has confirmed nine new cases of COVID-19 overnight. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics Infectious Diseases (Other) Aged Care Sea Transport
king Tracking the coronavirus spread: The two clusters fuelling the new case tally By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 05:49:54 +1100 Outbreaks at two locations — one in Sydney and one in Melbourne — are behind many of the new COVID-19 cases identified in the past week. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Diseases and Disorders Respiratory Diseases Disease Control Medical Sciences Government and Politics Diseases
king The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:04:00 +1000 The supernatural romance saga comes to a conclusion and features the worst climax twist ever! Full Article ABC Local northqld Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
king Gripping and provoking: Frankenstein comes to Wollongong By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 13:29:00 +1000 Ensemble Theatre's nationally touring production of 'Frankenstein' has opened in Wollongong to remind us of a timeless gothic masterpiece. Full Article ABC Local illawarra Arts and Entertainment:Theatre:All Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500
king Deckchair Review: A Hijacking (Kapringen) By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 15:29:00 +0800 Deckchair Reviewer, Denise, gives her review of 'A Hijacking', currently showing at Perth International Film Festival's Joondalup Pines. Full Article ABC Local perth Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Australia:WA:Perth 6000
king The Lion King musical a roaring success By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:51:00 +1100 Disney's stage adaptation of its 1994 animated classic 'The Lion King' has returned to Australia, and what a breathtaking production it is. Full Article ABC Local sydney Arts and Entertainment:All:All Arts and Entertainment:Opera and Musical Theatre:All Arts and Entertainment:Theatre:All Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000
king Irrigators deny breaking official New South Wales pumping embargo after weekend rainfall By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 16:16:00 +1100 The water watchdog says it is investigating claims that irrigators in the Namoi Valley pumped water out of the river system during a recent embargo. Full Article ABC New England North West newengland Rural:All:All Rural:Irrigation:All Weather:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Boggabri 2382 Australia:NSW:Gunnedah 2380 Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340 Australia:NSW:Wee Waa 2388
king Making music in transit By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 17:48:00 +1000 Full Article ABC New England North West southeastnsw newengland Australia:NSW:Bega 2550 Australia:NSW:Black Mountain 2365
king Suburbs with the worst smoking rates in Australia revealed By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 01 Jun 2019 00:01:00 +1000 Smoking rates have dropped massively since the 70s down from 40 per cent to only 14 per cent but some areas of the country are not getting the message. Full Article ABC New England North West sydney newengland adelaide hobart northtas perth Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:All Health:All:All Health:Medical Research:All Health:Smoking:All Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Cheltenham 2119 Australia:NSW:Epping 2121 Australia:NSW:Gordon 2072 Australia:NSW:Killara 2071 Australia:NSW:Lindfield 2070 Australia:NSW:Mount Druitt 2770 Australia:NSW:Pennant Hills 2120 Australia:NSW:Pymble 2073 Australia:NSW:Roseville 2069 Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340 Australia:SA:All Australia:SA:Burnside 5066 Australia:SA:Elizabeth 5112 Australia:SA:Elizabeth North 5113 Australia:SA:Salisbury 5108 Australia:SA:Wattle Park 5066 Australia:TAS:All Australia:TAS:Bridgewater 7030 Australia:TAS:Gagebrook 7030 Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250 Australia:TAS:Risdon Vale 7016 Australia:VIC:Victoria University 3000 Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Claremont 6010 Australia:WA:Cottesloe 6011
king We bought a farm to have more family time. We're risking it all to join a natural farming revolution By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 09:12:00 +1000 About a year ago, my partner and I learned of a revolution in Australia's paddocks. We want to farm in a more natural way, but the stakes are high making the shift could send us broke. Full Article ABC New England North West westernplains newengland Business Economics and Finance:Environmentally Sustainable Business:All Environment:All:All Environment:Environmental Impact:All Human Interest:All:All Rural:All:All Rural:Farm Labour:All Rural:Sustainable and Alternative Farming:All Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Gulgong 2852 Australia:NSW:Narrabri 2390
king Four children drive from Gracemere to Grafton after taking fishing rods and leaving a note By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:27:00 +1000 Police find four children under the age of 14 who took a Nissan Patrol from Gracemere in central Queensland and embarked on a joyride to Grafton in northern New South Wales. Full Article ABC New England North West coffscoast newengland capricornia Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Missing Person:All Law Crime and Justice:All:All Law Crime and Justice:Police:All Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450 Australia:NSW:Glen Innes 2370 Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Gracemere 4702
king After years without decent rain, Tenterfield community is given the gift of drinking water By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 15:28:00 +1000 After more than two years without any decent rain, a community in the far north of New South Wales is been given a reprieve. Full Article ABC New England North West northcoast newengland Community and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:All Disasters and Accidents:Drought:All Rural:Community Development:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480 Australia:NSW:Tenterfield 2372
king Basima Ali cooking By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 19:27:00 +1000 Full Article ABC New England North West newengland Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Immigration:All Community and Society:Immigration:Refugees Australia:NSW:Armidale 2350
king Cathy Hockings raises calves orphaned in the drought By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 06:47:00 +1100 Full Article ABC New England North West newengland Rural:All:All Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340
king NSW drought coordinator Jock Laurie working from home By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:50:00 +1100 Full Article ABC New England North West newengland Rural:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Walcha 2354
king They should be on the front line, but instead they're looking after their kids By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 06:04:37 +1000 Emergency workers across Australia who use government-subsidised nannies are scrambling to find child care options after their In Home Care was cancelled as a side effect of the Federal Government's new policy to make child care free. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Government and Politics Community and Society Family and Children Emergency Planning Emergency Care Federal Government
king Ewe must be joking! Prickles fleeced of seven years of wool in minutes By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 20:16:38 +1000 Prickles the sheep disappeared when she was just a lamb when bushfires destroyed the boundary fences at her farm in 2013. Following her surprise return two weeks ago, she has finally been shorn for the first time in seven years. Full Article Animals Human Interest Livestock
king Working from home sees loungewear get a facelift By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:49:20 +1000 People working from home during COVID-19 restrictions have ditched the slacks for the humble track pants. Full Article Wool Design Fashion COVID-19
king Young entrepreneurs making their regional towns fashionable By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:06:00 +1000 Country kids often hear they need to move to the city after school, but these young entrepreneurs are staying local and marketing their home town to the world. Full Article ABC Riverland northcoast sydney adelaide riverland melbourne Arts and Entertainment:Design:All Arts and Entertainment:Design:Fashion Business Economics and Finance:All:All Business Economics and Finance:Regional Development:All Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Regional:All Australia:NSW:Byron Bay 2481 Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:SA:Renmark 5341 Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
king faith community children making art By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 06:33:00 +1000 Full Article ABC Riverland canberra sydney adelaide riverland melbourne Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Religion and Beliefs:All Community and Society:Religion and Beliefs:Ancient Religions Community and Society:Religion and Beliefs:Islam Community and Society:Religion and Beliefs:Men Religious Community and Society:Religion and Beliefs:Other Religions Community and Society:Religion and Beliefs:Religious Leaders Community and Society:Religion and Beliefs:Women Religious Education:Access To Education:All Education:All:All Education:Community Education:All Education:Continuing Education:All Education:Education Associations:All Education:Education Collaborative Projects:All Education:Educational Resources:All Education:Subjects:History Australia:ACT:Canberra 2600 Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:SA:Renmark 5341 Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
king MAHIR ALAM smoking By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:52:00 +1000 Full Article ABC Riverland riverland Unrest Conflict and War:Terrorism:All Australia:SA:Renmark 5341
king What's with reverse angle parking in so many country towns? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:48:00 +1100 The modern motoring experience is one of self-parking vehicles, multi-storey car parking complexes and stacking systems, but in many Australian country towns, reverse angle parking remains. Full Article ABC Riverina centralwest westernplains northcoast upperhunter newcastle midnorthcoast newengland riverina illawarra Business Economics and Finance:Industry:Road Transport Business Economics and Finance:Regional Development:All Community and Society:History:All Community and Society:Regional:All Law Crime and Justice:Traffic Offences:All Australia:NSW:Bathurst 2795 Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830 Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480 Australia:NSW:Muswellbrook 2333 Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300 Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444 Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340 Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650 Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500
king Smoking ceremony By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:40:00 +1000 Full Article ABC Riverina riverina Community and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Aboriginal Australia:NSW:Tumut 2720
king As more fish kills loom this summer, NSW Government plans $10 million rescue and restocking program By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:16:00 +1000 The NSW Government has announced a $10 million initiative to combat what the Agriculture Minister has described as a looming "fish Armageddon". Full Article ABC Riverina southeastnsw brokenhill westernplains newengland riverina Environment:Rivers:Murray-Darling Basin Environment:Water:All Environment:Water Management:All Rural:Fishing Aquaculture:All Rural:Irrigation:All Science and Technology:Animals:Fish Australia:NSW:Bega 2550 Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880 Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830 Australia:NSW:Menindee 2879 Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340 Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650
king Will the hulking forwards decide the Rugby World Cup final? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 07:39:29 +1100 Years of accepted wisdom has been thrown out the window at this Rugby World Cup, with this year's final between England and South Africa set to remain a battle of the big boppers. Full Article Rugby Union World Cup Rugby Union Sport
king 'It takes a toll': Heather Garriock admits hit to self-worth after Canberra United sacking By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:54:35 +1100 Outgoing Canberra United coach Heather Garriock admits coaching has taken a toll on her, as the trailblazer also opens up about the challenges for women and mothers in professional sport. Full Article Sport Soccer Feminism
king From the start, the sale of Perth Glory to a buyer working out of a shed in Wales just didn't add up By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 08:09:33 +1100 After two weeks of grand schemes and "fake news" claims, a plan to sell Perth Glory to the London Football Exchange is over — but something did not seem right to begin with, writes Clint Thomas. Full Article A-League Soccer Sport
king Jon Faine's former producer reflects on what it was like working with the ABC Radio Melbourne broadcaster By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:33:00 +1100 "The core of Jon Faine, and why his audience and staff love him, is his kindness," writes Daniel Ziffer, who produced Faine's radio program for seven years. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Information and Communication:Broadcasting:ABC Information and Communication:Broadcasting:Radio Information and Communication:Journalism:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
king The 7.30 Report presents a story on Australia's Talking Clock in 1990 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 06:14:00 +1100 Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Business Economics and Finance:Industry:Telecommunications Community and Society:History:All Human Interest:All:All Human Interest:Offbeat:All Information and Communication:All:All Information and Communication:Broadcasting:All Information and Communication:Internet:All Science and Technology:Computers and Technology:All Australia:All:All Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
king Talking Clock continues to tick online after Telstra's September shutdown silenced 'George' By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:32:00 +1100 A musician with a penchant for nostalgia and 1990s web design has recreated 'George' the Talking Clock, a service recently unplugged by Telstra after 66 years. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Business Economics and Finance:Industry:Telecommunications Community and Society:History:All Human Interest:All:All Human Interest:Offbeat:All Information and Communication:All:All Information and Communication:Broadcasting:All Information and Communication:Internet:All Science and Technology:Computers and Technology:All Australia:All:All Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
king Aged care worker who force-fed, slapped patients allowed to keep working, royal commission hears By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:23:00 +1100 A worker who mistreated six elderly residents at a Melbourne home was suspended three times but allowed to continue working after he passed an elder abuse questionnaire, the aged care royal commission hears. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Community and Society:Aged Care:All Government and Politics:Unions:All Health:All:All Health:Healthcare Facilities:All Health:Older People:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:Assault Law Crime and Justice:Royal Commissions:All Australia:All:All Australia:VIC:Carrum Downs 3201 Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
king Two workers linked to Melbourne's safe injecting room accused of trafficking heroin By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:28:00 +1100 An outreach worker linked to a medically supervised safe injecting room in Melbourne's inner east is among a group of people now charged with trafficking the drug heroin. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Community and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:All Health:All:All Health:Drug Use:All Health:Drug Use:Heroin Health:Rehabilitation:All Law Crime and Justice:All:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:Drug Offences Law Crime and Justice:Police:All Australia:VIC:Abbotsford 3067 Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Australia:VIC:Richmond 3121
king Health centre CEO stood down after outreach workers arrested for drug trafficking near safe injecting room By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 17:44:00 +1100 The head of a community centre which houses Melbourne's controversial safe injecting centre is stood down after several staff linked to other services at the centre have been charged with trafficking heroin. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:All Health:All:All Health:Drug Use:All Health:Drug Use:Heroin Health:Rehabilitation:All Law Crime and Justice:All:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:Drug Offences Australia:VIC:Abbotsford 3067 Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Australia:VIC:Richmond 3121
king WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT CCTV footage showing Adam Bardic attacking an off-duty paramedic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:23:00 +1100 Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Law Crime and Justice:All:All Law Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Australia:VIC:Rosebud 3939
king Victoria Police denounces 'inappropriate' memes posted to social account by officer accused of making white power gesture By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:27:00 +1100 For the second time in two days, Victoria Police expresses "extreme disappointment" in one of its officers, this time after alt-right material shared on social media was connected to an officer accused of using a hand gesture associated with white power. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Environment:All:All Environment:Climate Change:All Law Crime and Justice:All:All Law Crime and Justice:Police:All Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
king Costa crowned king of the kids at Tin Can Bay garden birthday By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:09:00 +1000 It was a bright crisp Queensland winter's day when Costa Georgiadis, host of ABC's Gardening Australia program, visited Tin Can Bay to celebrate 12 months of hard work by the local school in building, maintaining, and expanding their very own veggie plot. Full Article ABC Local widebay Education:All:All Education:Subjects:All Lifestyle and Leisure:All:All Lifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:All Lifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:Vegetable/Fruit/Nuts Education:Subjects:Philosophy Australia:QLD:Tin Can Bay 4580
king Pets rocking winter By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Jul 2015 11:21:00 +1000 How are the regions dogs and cats keeping warm this winter? Full Article ABC Local midnorthcoast Human Interest:Animals:All Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444
king Wondai photographer shares exhibition three years in the making By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 10:24:00 +1000 Photographer Jenny Ball's years of waiting have paid off, as her photos finally hang on the walls of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery. Full Article ABC Local widebay Arts and Entertainment:All:All Arts and Entertainment:Photography:All Community and Society:Regional:All Australia:QLD:Wondai 4606
king Butter-making gives kids a taste of past at Loxton Historical Village By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:51:00 +1030 Riverland youngsters stepped back in time this week to make butter, fly kites and learn about the past when the Loxton Historical Village opened its doors for its annual Kids Day Out. Full Article ABC Local riverland Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Family and Children:All Community and Society:History:All Australia:SA:Loxton 5333 Australia:SA:Renmark 5341
king CSIRO rejects claims its working with Chinese lab at centre of COVID-19 probe By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 08:06:00 +1000 News Corp Australia claimed CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness in Geelong Victoria has been collaborating with the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Full Article Science and Technology Health