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Charges dropped against greyhound trainer accused of giving dog alcohol to fix race

A NSW magistrate found there was reasonable doubt Molong-based trainer Augustus Weekes gave the greyhound alcohol, despite declaring him an "unreliable" witness.
Greyhounds racing.

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Courts and Trialsby Hugh Hogan

'A horrid scam on the Indigenous community': Government to pay thousands of families after funeral insurance 'fiasco'

Thousands of Australians who collectively lost millions of dollars to failed funeral insurer Youpla could now get some of their money back, under a newly announced government scheme.
Cheryl Fernando and Donald Craigie

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Policyby Loretta Florance and Kirstie Wellauer

Two out of five adult prisoners in New South Wales waiting 'in limbo' on remand

Newly released figures highlight a record-number of people in New South Wales prisons are being held on remand as they wait for their cases to be heard in court.
Hands resting on prison cells bars.

Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Lawsby Catherine James

Mass fish kill avoided thanks to conservationists and a ute

These glassfish were facing certain death in an almost dry lake before conservationists and government agencies whisked them to safety on the tray of a ute.
A close up shot of a group of fish in a net.

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Endangered and Protected Speciesby Hamish Cole

Former Comanchero kingpin and brother have murder charges dropped after plea deal

Youssef Assoum was shot in the leg at close range in December 2014 and died from severe blood loss, court documents read.
a man looking

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Ethan Rix

10,000 people are expected to flock to this renewables hub, but where will they live?

The population of the Mudgee region is expected to grow by 10,000 people in the next two years. With families already pushed towards homelessness, a lack of housing could limit its renewable energy transition.
A wide-shot of a series of wind turbines

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Homelessnessby Hamish Cole

Sydney’s Warragamba Dam edges closer to capacity as ex-cyclone Kirrily brings heaviest rain in decades

The trajectory of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily will ensure the southern portion of Warragamba's catchment receives sufficient rain to push the dam level closer to 100 per cent.
A person watches on as the Warragamba Dam spillway is seen outflowing in november 27 2021

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Tom Saunders

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Mr Newcombe has been doing the job for more than 30 years.

Paul Newcombe has a collection of snakes at his home including a Woma python called Ned.
Duration: 23 seconds

Source: ABC Central West

Lithgow sewage system outdated and amuck

Toilets in a town just west of the Blue Mountains can overflow during heavy rain, but its council says millions of dollars are required to modernise the system.
Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds

Source: ABC News

Spreading the love of Elvis

Driving 830 kilometres from Toowoomba to the Parkes Elvis Festival, tribute artist Tristan James decided to "break the trip up" by stopping to entertain residents at nursing homes along the way.
Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds

Source: ABC Central West

Elvis Festival underway in Parkes

Thousands of people are in the central west NSW of Parkes this week for the 31st annual Elvis Festival.
Duration: 33 seconds

Source: ABC Central West

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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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