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'My time to go': The words that showed Daniher's humanity in tragedy

Neale Daniher showed leadership on and off the field throughout his life, from club captaincy to coaching and as Australian of the Year — but no more so when facing the challenge of an MND diagnosis.
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Published:

Tue 26 May 2026 at 7:04am

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Rules Footballby Andrew McGarry

Government bails out Rex's multi-million-dollar debt to regional airports

Council-owned airports have been bailed out by the federal government to the tune of $4.8 million, $2 million of which was for NSW alone.
The outside of an aircraft printed with the letters REX in blue and orange

Published:

Mon 25 May 2026 at 2:56pm

Source: ABC North and West SATopic: Air Transport Industryby Jenae Madden and Lily Plass

From farm gate to stage door, theatre is a release from life on the land

Putting their livestock, tractors and drought feeding aside for a night, these farmers are taking to the stage.
Man with akubra looks at camera, pink sky and field in background.

Published:

Sun 24 May 2026 at 7:08am

Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Theatreby Emily Middleton

Mental health evidence delays sentencing of Molly Ticehurst's murderer

The defence team for Daniel Billings has submitted evidence from a forensic psychiatrist that found he was in an "abnormal state of mind" when he killed his former partner.
A young, dark-haired woman smiles for a selfie.

Published:

Fri 22 May 2026 at 6:21pm

Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Courtsby Lani Oataway

Mouse plague in WA

Farmers have got approvals to use a high strength poison to kill mice that are in plague proportions in WA.
Pile of dead mice.
Duration: 13 minutes 4 seconds

Published:

Fri 22 May 2026 at 3:21pm

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Agricultural Pest Controlby Jo Prendergast and David Claughton

Three men charged after police discover alleged bomb-making lab

Three men have been charged with explosives and firearms offences as specialist police teams search a home in a quiet regional street.
A Hazardous Materials Unit and fire truck parked on a street, with a red HAZMAT tent set up on grass.

Published:

Fri 22 May 2026 at 4:54pm

Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Policeby Lani Oataway and Micaela Hambrett

There are 40,000 trusts linked to Australian farms. Here's why

Despite winning a carve-out to changes to family trusts announced in the budget, farmers are still worried about what tax reform means for them.
people working in a field

Published:

Fri 22 May 2026 at 10:47am

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Taxby David Claughton, Warwick Long and Joshua Becker

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ABBA fans flock to Trundle for celebrations

Enthusiasts turn out to the Trundle Abba Festival  to dance and sing in festive costumes inspired by the Swedish pop music group.
A group of ladies dressed in pink costumes stand in front of an ABBA sign in the crowd
Duration: 53 seconds

Source: ABC News

Earthquake captured on camera in bird nesting box in Orange

The sound and tremble of Tuesday night's earthquake shown in the home of these peregrine falcons at Charles Sturt University. Supplied: Charles Sturt University
Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds

Source: ABC News

Brooke Watts using the ag-tech staple, a drone

Brooke Watts from Molong, in Central West NSW, using a drone on her family farm.
Brooke Watts from Molong, in Central West NSW, using a drone on her family farm.
Duration: 31 seconds

Source: ABC Central West

Earthquake rocks southern NSW

RFS cameras capture the moment a magnitude 4.4 earthquake shook southern NSW.
Map of lpocations where earthquake was felt across NSW
Duration: 27 seconds

Source: ABC Riverina

National News

Mayor to make Japanese history by going on maternity leave

A Japanese mayor will take maternity leave this year, becoming the first in the country's history to do so while in office. 
A woman in a grey suit smiles at the camera and holds her fist up in a soccer stadium

Published:

Tue 26 May 2026 at 3:13pm

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Parental Leaveby Patrick Martin

As Ukraine gains advantage, Russia strikes with nuclear-capable missile

Russia escalates attacks on Kyiv, using a hypersonic missile in one of its largest assaults on the Ukrainian capital since the start of the four-year war, and warns foreigners to leave the city ahead of further strikes. 
A man with a bandaged head with blood on his t-shirt pats his dog while sheltering in an underground bomb shelter.

Published:

Tue 26 May 2026 at 3:07pm

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Unrest, Conflict and Warby Annika Burgess

BHP halted project that would cut global emissions by 1.7m tonnes a year

Internal BHP documents reveal how the mining giant planned to set up an iron ore processing facility in the Pilbara to cut carbon emissions before backing away from it entirely.
A photo of an iron ore mine is ripped down the middle and replaced by a photo of a BHP building.

Published:

Tue 26 May 2026 at 3:07pm

Source: Four CornersTopic: Climate Changeby Angus Grigg, Alex McDonald and Jade Toomey

K-pop triumphs at American Music Awards as Pussycat Dolls lead noughties nostalgia

Taylor Swift led the night with eight nominations but didn't take home a single award, while 80s rock star Billy Idol was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Three women in red latex pose on stage.

Published:

Tue 26 May 2026 at 3:11pm

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainmentby Tessa Flemming and Rudi Maxwell

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