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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

Court hears police officer will plead not guilty to tasering manslaughter of 95yo with dementia

Kristian White, 33, made a surprise appearance at court this morning, while other charges in relation to the tasering of Clare Nowland last year were withdrawn. 
Two men wearing suits hold papers as they walk.

Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Courts and Trialsby Adriane Reardon and Alasdair McDonald

Harassed staff overseeing aerial brumby cull treated 'almost as wanted criminals' online, NSW inquiry hears

Staff based at Jindabyne have been the subject of "escalating social media campaigns", as well as a firebomb threat and the dumping of a decapitated horse head, according to evidence shared during a NSW Upper House inquiry.
three horses walking next to each other in Kosciuszko National Park

Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Pestsby Adriane Reardon

Struggling to mount beach patrols, surf club's simple idea brings volunteers flooding back

By letting volunteers choose their rostered hours, a NSW surf life saving club has almost quadrupled its patrolling members, setting an example other clubs are now following.
A young woman in surf life saving uniform on the a sunny beach while holding a club board
Duration: 1 minute 48 seconds

Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Surf Life Savingby Floss Adams

Yuin Djiringanj hip-hop artist Prodikal-1 credits his musical upbringing as the 'greatest thing'

Yuin Djiringanj musician Warren Foster Junior, aka Prodikal-1, is following in his family's footsteps as he makes waves in the world of hip-hop.
a man raps into an ABC mic
Duration: 22 minutes 33 seconds

Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Hip Hopwith Eddie Williams

Farmer says virtual fencing 'appropriate', but RSPCA says electric shock causes 'acute stress' to animals

Momentum is growing in one of Australia's largest cattle-producing states to overturn a ban on virtual fencing technology.
Smiling middle-aged man grey receding hair, stubble, wears teal blue shirt, light blue stands in paddock with dairy cows behind.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Agricultural Technologyby Joshua Becker and Tim Fookes

Hazard reduction burns increase risk of severe bushfires, report finds

Traditional fire management strategies such as hazard reduction burns, logging, and the thinning of undergrowth have increased the flammability of forests, new research has found.
A firefighter surrounded by burning trees,

Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Environmental Managementby James Tugwell

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Bermagui Surf Life Saving Club quadrupled volunteer numbers with simple roster change

Bermagui Surf Life Saving Club is blazing a trail other organisations can follow.
An ATV at the beach and two people smiling.
Duration: 1 minute 48 seconds

Source: ABC South East NSW

Oyster farmers in NSW seek weather protection

The oyster industry has been the most valuable aquaculture industry in New South Wales for more than 100 years. However, recent weather events have threatened the industry - leading farmers to look to new ways to keep their businesses afloat.
Duration: 1 minute 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

Indigenous fire practitioners want more support for cultural burns

Not-for-profit group 'Firesticks' has been inundated with requests for cultural burns. Meanwhile, they say recommendations from the Bushfires Royal Commission are being ignored.
Duration: 2 minutes 22 seconds

Source: ABC South East NSW

At 93 years of age, Noeline Dahlen-Maclean shows little sign of slowing down.

The former champion diver recently picked up four gold medals at the Australian Masters Games, only months after having a pacemaker fitted.
Duration: 2 minutes 28 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Struggling to mount beach patrols, surf club's simple idea brings volunteers flooding back

By letting volunteers choose their rostered hours, a NSW surf life saving club has almost quadrupled its patrolling members, setting an example other clubs are now following.
A young woman in surf life saving uniform on the a sunny beach while holding a club board
Duration: 1 minute 48 seconds

Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Surf Life Savingby Floss Adams

As another school year begins, what does the future hold for the class of 2023?

As another school year begins, the ABC speaks to 10 recent high school graduates from all over country Australia about their hopes, dreams and fears for the future. 
A profile shot of four young people.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Vocational Education and Trainingby Emily JB Smith, Kelly Gudgeon, Jodie Hamilton, Tobi Loftus, James Tugwell, Lauren Smith and Charlie Mills

People come from all over the world to these NSW beaches, but most visitors miss the story

The rocky headlands at Dark and Myrtle beaches tell a story more than 150 million years old, from before the Sydney Basin formed. It's a story anyone can read — if they have eyes to see it.
An aerial shot of a pristine natural bay.

Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Travel and Tourism (Lifestyle and Leisure)by James Tugwell

Whereabouts of jawbone from whale believed mistaken for a submarine and bombed still a mystery

Long Beach folklore has always included the legendary story of the whale mistaken for a submarine during WWII. New research is helping residents confirm the truth and track down the animal's missing jawbone.
Black and white photo of one woman, a youth and a girl sitting on a whalebone in a vacant land, an old Holden is parked nearby.

Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Historyby James Tugwell

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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