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'It's too late for most of us': 400 homes for Lismore flood victims to enter market. The catch is it won't be until 2026

The first property to be developed under the Resilient Lands Program will not come onto the market until 2026, four years after devastating floods left thousands looking for somewhere safer to live.
Computer-generated graphic showing an aerial view of an urban estate with existing houses and paddocks in the surrounding areas.

Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Regional Development and Planningby Emma Rennie and Bruce MacKenzie

Calls for better safety regulations as hydrofoil riders head further offshore

An extensive marine search for what was mistakenly thought to be two missing paddleboarders on the New South Wales Mid North Coast has sparked calls for greater safety protocols around the emerging water sport of hydrofoiling.
The sport of foiling increasing in popularity
Duration: 23 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Maritime Accidents and Incidentsby Emma Siossian and Fiona Poole

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

Man charged with murder faces court after woman's body found in Tweed Heads home

Police charge a 25-year-old man who was taken to hospital under police guard for treatment after the body of a woman, believed aged in her 60s, was found at an address in Tweed Heads on Wednesday.
A head-and-shoulders shot of an unsmiling man near the open door of a dwelling.

Published: Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Crimeby Mackenzie Colahan

Cattle auctions back on in beef capital of NSW after bitter seven-month saleyard dispute

The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange in Casino is back in business following a lengthy closure sparked by a stand-off between agents and Richmond Valley Council over selling agreements.
Auctioneer selling cattle on a walkway above cattle and buyers and vendors.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Beef Cattleby Kim Honan

Police investigate potential hit-run after body found on major highway

An investigation is underway after the body of a motorcycle rider was found on the M1 Motorway.
Cars travel on a highway near a blue police tent

Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Emma Hannigan and Ms Donna Harper

Fisherman missing while another found dead on rocks as rough seas pound NSW coastline

An extensive search is underway after a man was swept from rocks while fishing in the Port Stephens area. It comes after a man was found dead on rocks in a separate incident on the NSW North Coast.
A jet ski in the water near a rocky coastline, searching the water.
Duration: 32 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Drowningsby Emma Siossian

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Is this ambergris? Beach find has people wondering

Is this ambergris? The mysterious substance found on the beach at Brooms Head has people wondering.
Duration: 24 seconds

Source: ABC North Coast

Aerial firefighter at Minnie Water

A fire bomber drops fire fighting retardant on a fire on the north coast.
Duration: 27 seconds

Source: ABC Riverina

Lyn Larsen enters Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Former Australian captain Lyn Larsen reflects on her career highlights as she is inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
Duration: 2 minutes 55 seconds

Source: ABC North Coast

Second cluster of fire ants found in northern NSW

Authorities suspect the ants were brought from Queensland in construction equipment during a post-floods construction boom.
Duration: 1 minute 45 seconds

Source: ABC News

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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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