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Hilary was one of the 'star girls' of the Australian military. But like many women, she has been largely forgotten — until now

Photojournalist Carla Edwards has spent 14 months collecting stories about women in the Australian military to shine a light on their contributions during conflict and wartime. 
A composite image of an old photo and new photo of a woman

Published: Source: ABC Central CoastTopic: World War 2by Keira Proust

Gas producer 'committed' to controversial drilling project despite NSW government opposition

The Minns government will introduce a bill to stop a permit that allows the exploration and extraction of gas in NSW state waters. 
Protesters at the beach hold up a banner that says "Protect our coast from offshore gas"

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Climate Changeby Alexander Lewis

Construction giant calls in administrators leaving 21 multimillion-dollar developments dangling

St Hilliers is placed into voluntary administration as work halts on its developments around Australia, including major projects in Newcastle, the Central Coast and Brisbane.
Artist impression of retirement village being built trackside in Brisbane.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Construction and Real Estate Industryby Giselle Wakatama

Almost $10m of Sara Lee debt to creditors won't be paid, hurting small providers

The desserts manufacturer is in administration, but the company will not repay a "shocking amount of money" to its creditors.
A fence in front of a white wall with Sara Lee written on a red background.

Published: Source: ABC Central CoastTopic: Food and Beverage Processing Industryby Keira Proust

Funding flows for high-speed rail between Sydney and Newcastle, but scepticism on timeline remains

Advocates welcome $80 million in federal funding for a high-speed rail business case, but say with the project still many years away, upgrades to the existing line must also be prioritised.
A map of Newcastle to Sydney train line. The nose of a bullet train.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Trainsby Keely Johnson

Iconic brand saved

Sara Lee has found a buyer.
Duration: 7 minutes 58 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Cakeswith Sarah Macdonald

Sara Lee bought by same family that saved Darrell Lea

Dessert manufacturer Sara Lee is being sold after it went into voluntary administration last October.
Sara Lee sign in Lisarow.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Food and Beverage Processing Industry

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The flying fox is one of Australia's most important native species.

The flying fox is one of Australia's most important native species but volunteers who care for their injured are stretched to the limit and in need of more supprt.
Duration: 2 minutes 13 seconds

Source: ABC Illawarra

Central Coast residents cleaning up after wild weather

Around 10 buildings in Long Jetty lost their roofs and power was cut to thousands of homes.
Duration: 1 minute 56 seconds

Source: ABC News

Ancient Aboriginal rock carvings vandalised in NSW

Ancient Aboriginal rock carvings have been vandalised on the New South Wales Central Coast leaving First Nations residents heartbroken.
Duration: 4 minutes 47 seconds

Source: ABC News

Fiji opposes Israel-Gaza ceasefire ahead of Pacific Islands forum

Fiji opposes Israel-Gaza ceasefire ahead of Pacific Islands forum where climate change will be top priority.
Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Hilary was one of the 'star girls' of the Australian military. But like many women, she has been largely forgotten — until now

Photojournalist Carla Edwards has spent 14 months collecting stories about women in the Australian military to shine a light on their contributions during conflict and wartime. 
A composite image of an old photo and new photo of a woman

Source: ABC Central CoastTopic: World War 2by Keira Proust

Angel never thought she'd see her niece again, then she saw a handprint at her high school

The vibrant handprint display tells hundreds of unique stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture and unites some of the country's most respected Indigenous trailblazers.
A serious young woman on the floor next to a wall covered in painted handprints, wears orange, white t-shirt, black pants.

Source: ABC Central CoastTopic: Aboriginal Languageby Keira Proust

Wildlife care groups forced to euthanase abandoned flying fox pups amid shortage of volunteers to care for them

Wildlife carers say grey-headed flying foxes are "amazing creatures" — but the species is dying at an alarming rate, and they're running out of volunteers to help save them.
image of baby flying fox held in a wrap with a dummy in it's mouth
Duration: 2 minutes 13 seconds

Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Endangered and Protected Speciesby Penny Burfitt

Michelle's 4yo son was killed by a car 10 years ago. She's been fighting to reduce child road trauma ever since

The number of child pedestrian deaths is not decreasing in Australia, according to new research, and advocates are calling for more educational campaigns and vehicle safety measures to address the issue.
A happy family on the beach.

Source: ABC Central CoastTopic: Road Accidents and Incidentsby Keira Proust

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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