Adriane Reardon
Bega, NSW
Adriane Reardon is a reporter at ABC South East NSW.
She has been based in Bega since 2017, and has also worked as an ABC reporter in Sydney, Wagga Wagga, Lismore, Dubbo and Bendigo.
Latest by Adriane Reardon
Court hears police officer will plead not guilty to tasering manslaughter of 95yo with dementia
Kristian White, 33, made a surprise appearance at court this morning, while other charges in relation to the tasering of Clare Nowland last year were withdrawn.
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Harassed staff overseeing aerial brumby cull treated 'almost as wanted criminals' online, NSW inquiry hears
Staff based at Jindabyne have been the subject of "escalating social media campaigns", as well as a firebomb threat and the dumping of a decapitated horse head, according to evidence shared during a NSW Upper House inquiry.
Unregistered vehicles could be used to prevent 'catastrophic' bushfires in new trial
The NSW Rural Fire Service says the trial is an opportunity to improve its relationship with farmers and share resources and responsibilities.
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Award-winning photographer captures rare footage of brumby clash as culling debate continues
A "wow moment" video of a fiery exchange between brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park gains popularity amid continued efforts to reduce their population.
More than 50 Hunter properties damaged by 'giant' hail as severe storm cells batter NSW
By Adriane Reardon, Lani Oataway, and Giselle Wakatama
The state braces for more wet weather after flash flooding, heavy rain and hail over the weekend.
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Aerial shooters pick off 270 feral horses in two days as Kosciuszko cull ramps up
The latest wild horse survey shows NSW government has a big task ahead to reduce numbers in Kosciuszko National Park from 17,000 to 3,000 in the next four years.
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Police officer charged with manslaughter over taser death ordered to hand over passport
A NSW Police Senior Constable has been deemed a flight risk and ordered not to leave the country after appearing in court for the first time since charges against him were upgraded to manslaughter over the death of 95-year-old Clare Nowland.
SES receives 1,000 calls for help, conditions ease in southern NSW
By Bridget Murphy, Nick Parmeter, and Adriane Reardon
After an extremely busy 24 hours for emergency services in the state's south, conditions in southeast NSW are easing, but residents are advised to remain alert.
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Who's Australia's best in the 'brutal' business of busking?
Musicians from across the country hit the streets and opened their guitar cases as part of the Australian National Busking Championships in Cooma.
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Highly venomous sea snake found far from home on NSW south coast beach
The yellow-bellied sea snake, which usually lives off the continental shelf, intrigues locals but comes with a warning from wildlife rescuers.
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Community rallies for Snowy Mountains aged care home to reopen as assisted living facility
The Bombala community's success in raising $340,000 and securing a government grant will ensure an assisted living facility will reopen in early 2024 after the town lost its only aged care home.
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Revamped gallery showing Archibald Prize exhibition set to bring exciting new works to regional art lovers
The only contemporary art centre in south-east NSW opens its doors this weekend, after a major rebuild expanding its capacity to host artworks from all over the world.
A man accused of historical sexual assaults against six girls is set to switch his plea to guilty
A jury overseeing the trial of a Victorian man accused of 23 sexual offences against girls in New South Wales has been discharged on the first day of his trial.
GP 'leading the nation' in school-based health says postcode shouldn't limit care access
Corin Miller's culturally sensitive approach to supporting rural children with behavioural and mental health needs has won national praise.
Father, partner, pilot: Edwin 'Krafty' Kraft to be honoured at memorial service in hometown
The family of the 57-year-old "larger than life" Jindabyne man who went missing after his helicopter crashed two weeks ago expect up to a thousand people at a memorial in Berridale.
Important cultural site reopens four years after bushfire destruction
A NSW cultural area crucial to the initiation of Indigenous boys on their journey to manhood is reopening years after the Black Summer bushfires.
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'On an excursion, maybe?': Concerns children will see dead brumbies once Kosciuszko aerial cull begins
A local MP whose electorate includes Kosciuszko National Park defends a recent NSW government decision to allow aerial shooting of feral horses, during a budget estimates hearing.
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NSW approves aerial shooting to reduce feral horse numbers in Kosciuszko National Park
Aerial culling will be used among other control methods in an effort to vastly reduce feral horse numbers in the alpine area.
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Bumper cruise ship season expected by NSW town as plans to expand Eden wharf continue
Cruise ships return to NSW far south coast, as development on two major infrastructure and hospitality projects continue
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Senate report casts doubt on constitutional validity of Barilaro's 'Brumby Bill'
A senate committee finds an "inherent and undeniable tension" between federal legislation and a NSW law introduced in 2018 designed to protect feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park.
Surprise snow in NSW towns while fire threat escalates for state's north
By ABC meteorologist Tom Saunders and Adriane Reardon
Residents of south-east NSW were treated to a surprise mid-spring snowfall on Monday, while in the north searing heat sent temperatures to their highest October levels in more than a decade.
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Senate inquiry calls for aerial shooting of feral horses in wake of catastrophic impacts
Aerial culling of wild horses is among the recommendations from a report into the damage being done by populations in alpine areas.
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Schools closed, extreme fire danger warnings issued across NSW as South Coast blaze burns on
By Victor Petrovic and Adriane Reardon
Residents in five regions, including Greater Sydney, are being told to stay alert ahead of the hot and windy conditions forecast for today. The fire risk is rated as high for much of the rest of the state.
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'Holy grail' moment as small population of long-footed potoroos found for first time in NSW
The critically endangered species has never been sighted before in NSW, despite traces of hair and scat being discovered in forests 30 years ago.
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Two homes confirmed destroyed, another two damaged in Coolagolite bushfire
The Coologolite fire first sparked on Tuesday afternoon and has spread to 6,824 hectares, impacting areas of Cuttaggee, Barragga Bay, and The Murrah.
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