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Red versus blue: Why the right gum tree matters in a healthy wetland

Most of the 1,000 different eucalyptus tree varieties are native to Australia but not all belong in a pristine wetland.
Red gum tree alongside a waterway.

Published: Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Forest Regenerationby Gavin McGrath

How a baseballer from a multi-billion-dollar franchise ended up pitching in the outback

In spring in the northern hemisphere, Blake Whitney trains alongside the best baseballers in the world but in the off-season he's just another player in Alice Springs.
A man with a hat slings a baseball bat over his right shoulder while standing in a baseball diamond

Published: Source: ABC Alice SpringsTopic: Baseballby Myles Houlbrook-Walk

How these brothers turned a modest family farm into an agricultural empire, changing the future for rural families

Mick and Ben Hewitt often do business in boardrooms, but it is clear the brothers are truly content in the dust and dirt.
Two men wearing cowboy hats stand near horses at sunrise.
Duration: 23 seconds

Published: Source: LandlineTopic: Beef Cattleby Kristy O'Brien

Embattled Aboriginal law firm insists full services will resume, amid funding concerns

After months of turmoil that have sparked concerns for its funding, the board of NAAJA has defended itself amid suggestions the organisation is unable to do its job.
The exterior of the NAAJA building in Darwin.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Judges and Legal Professionby Charmayne Allison and Melissa Mackay

Man charged following alleged sexual assault of child in Tennant Creek

Police have charged a 52-year-old man for gross indecency against a child under 10 years following the investigation of an alleged sexual assault that occurred in Tennant Creek on Wednesday.
The town of Tennant Creek

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Lillian Rangiah

'It's a bleak day': Operator of Tennant Creek mine enters voluntary administration

Elmore, the mining company that runs the Peko iron ore and gold mine in Tennant Creek, reported a loss of almost $24 million last financial year. It has told the ASX it is "insolvent or likely to become insolvent at some future time".
Processing plant

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Mining and Metals Industryby Roxanne Fitzgerald

Wattleseed potential

Australians would benefit from having more wattleseed in their diet. How can this native legume get onto more dinner plates?
Researcher Sera Susan Jacob holding jars of wattleseed
Duration: 14 minutes 4 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Indigenous Cultureby Matt Brann

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Pro baseballer honing his skills in Alice Springs

Blake Whitney has followed his wife to the NT for her work, and he's thriving in Red Centre.
Duration: 1 minute 40 seconds

Source: ABC News

Fish discovered dead in NT waterway

Sam Phelan captured videos showing fish dead along the surface of a remote Northern Territory waterway near Marlinja.
Duration: 36 seconds

Source: ABC Alice Springs

Jury still out on NT alcohol bans one year on

Despite blanket alcohol bans being reimposed on Aboriginal town camps and communities, progress on alcohol-related harm and violence remains an uphill battle in Alice Springs.
Duration: 3 minutes 56 seconds

Source: ABC News

Aftermath of fight in Alice Springs

NT Police arrested four people over a clash between two family groups in Alice Springs
Duration: 12 seconds

Source: ABC News

National News

NSW bureaucrat suspended with pay pending corruption investigation into Sydney property deal

The senior planning department official purchased a property in the upper north shore suburb of Gordon within one of the government's planned Transport Oriented Development Zones before the policy was made public last year.
Corruption findings face legal challenge after ICAC's High Court 'disaster'

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Corruptionby Maryanne Taouk

Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer

The property council chief wins the preselection battle for the Liberal heartland seat of Cottesloe, defeating former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey. 
A side-on close-up shot of Property Council WA chief executive Sandra Brewer.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politicsby Rebecca Trigger, Cason Ho and David Weber

Australia's anti-doping chief issues grave warning over 'grossly irresponsible' Enhanced Games

Australian sport's anti-doping chief slams an Olympic-style event with no drug testing as "grossly irresponsible" and warns of severe ramifications for athletes taking part.
Australian swimmer James Magnussen shirtless after a race at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Doping in Sports

Police declare crime scene after body reportedly found in vehicle at Mackay beach

Emergency services were called to Harbour Beach in Mackay shortly after 1pm following reports of a body being found in a car.
Police officers standing near vehicles at a beach.

Published: Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Policeby Lillian Watkins and Hannah Walsh

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