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170m chimneys come crashing down as power station demolition begins

The demolition of the Liddell Power Station, which powered homes and businesses in NSW for more than 50 years, is underway.
Power station chimneys demolished
Duration: 28 seconds

Published:

Tue 26 May 2026 at 11:43am

Source: ABC Upper HunterTopic: Energy Industryby Amelia Bernasconi and Courtney Yeandle

Winery turning grape waste into 'gold' gets top farming gong

A winery squeezing value out of every part of the vine has received the country's top agricultural gong at a difficult time for the wine industry.
Four men and two women, all in mathcing long-sleeved shirts, smile while standing in a wine cellar.

Published:

Tue 26 May 2026 at 8:54am

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Awards and Prizesby Joshua Becker, Amelia Bernasconi and Michael Condon

$1 million reward offered after DNA evidence reopens cold case

The bodies of 37-year-old Joanne Teterin and 32-year-old Susan Kay were found in May 2000, and police concluded they had been bludgeoned to death.
two side by side images of women

Published:

Mon 25 May 2026 at 1:35pm

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Homicideby Bridget Murphy

Newcastle musician Greg Bryce on his love of music and his community

How a community of musicians are coming together to support Newcastle musician, Greg Bryce. 
Duration: 11 minutes 44 seconds

Published:

Fri 22 May 2026 at 9:23am

Source: ListenTopic: Musicby Scott Bevan

How are the hay runners still helping drought-hit NSW?

Freight costs are rising, so Aussie Hay Runners have brought in extra help.
a convoy of trucks and utes carrying hay drive along a winding highway
Duration: 5 minutes 25 seconds

Published:

Thu 21 May 2026 at 12:30pm

Source: ABC Ruralby Amelia Bernasconi

Kittens turned away from shelters amid 'heartbreaking' stray cat crisis

Animal shelters across New South Wales sound the alarm on a worsening stray cat crisis.
4 kittens huddling together on a towel

Published:

Mon 18 May 2026 at 7:00am

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Catsby Ben Clifford and Courtney Yeandle

Retiring Paralympian reflects on journey from bomb shelter to the Hilton

Christie Dawes's career spanned more than three decades, representing Australia at seven Paralympics and "countless" marathons.
a woman racing a wheelchair marathon, crosses the finish line with her hands in the air

Published:

Fri 15 May 2026 at 10:24am

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Paralympic Gamesby Bridget Murphy

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Seafood Origin Laws: Giving consumers informed choice

Country of origin seafood labelling laws will be introduced to Australian food service outlets from the first of July.
Duration: 12 minutes 11 seconds

Source: ABC News

Phillip Norris walks on new leg

Two months after amputation surgery, Phillip Norris is up an walking again on his new leg.
Phillip Norris walks on new leg
Duration: 6 seconds

Source: ABC New England

Suspicious fire at Thornton business

CCTV vision shows a man on fire running from a business in Thornton after it was set alight.
A man on fire running from a business after it was set alight
Duration: 26 seconds

Source: ABC Newcastle

Two Teabags bringing joy and connection to aged-care residents

Marina Lee-Warner and Julie Joy are the creators and stars of The Two Teabags.
Two women, one wearing a brown apron holding an old-fashioned Arnotts biscuit tin and teapot, the other wears a sash and crown.
Duration: 1 minute 7 seconds

Source: ABC Upper Hunter

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