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Family of woman shot dead in 'premeditated assassination' relieved as hit man handed 32-year jail term

Stacey Klimovitch's family and friends sob in court as Canberra man Jason Paul Hawkins, who shot the veteran swimming instructor dead at her Newcastle unit, receives a lengthy prison term.
Man holding up middle finger.
Duration: 1 minute 45 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Policeby Giselle Wakatama

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

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

Three men plead not guilty to murder of drug dealer in robbery gone wrong

A Supreme Court jury is told a known ice dealer was gunned down in his car as he fled a "drug rip" — the ripping off of a drug dealer — north of Newcastle. 
A man in a singlet taking a selfie in the mirror.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Crimeby Giselle Wakatama

Crown calls for hit man to receive life sentence over Newcastle grandmother's execution

A judge is urged to put Canberra man Jason Paul Hawkins, 48, in prison for life, over the "incomprehensible" shooting of a 61-year-old Newcastle woman.
Wiman in black singlet top.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courts and Trialsby Giselle Wakatama

The cactus of chaos: A retrospective of Australia's dreaded prickly pear

It was a bright idea at the time but the introduction of the prickly pear has been an environmental disaster for the Australian landscape.
Car tyre covered in prickly cactus
Duration: 29 minutes 36 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Biologyby Michael Pavlich

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

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Search continues for missing angler in NSW Hunter region

Surf Life Saving crews and NSW Police are searching for a man who was swept off rocks while rockfishing with several other people at Fingal Bay yesterday morning.
Duration: 32 seconds

Source: ABC News

Surf lifesavers brought in from Sydney to help patrol coastline north of Newcastle after three drownings

Additional lifesavers have been sent to Birubi Beach to support teams in the area.
Duration: 38 seconds

Source: ABC News

Hail storms hit the Hunter Valley, NSW

A brief but intense storm system saw palm sized hail stones hit Rutherford and Aberglasslyn, NSW.
Duration: 56 seconds

Source: ABC News

John Hunter Hospital School

About 1,000 students attend John Hunter Hospital School each year.
Duration: 2 minutes 20 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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