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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

Elderly woman, 80, dies more than a month after alleged assault at Sydney hospital

Police allege the 80-year-old woman was one of three who was assaulted on January 4, she was left in a critical condition and died in hospital on Friday.
the outside street view of bankstown-lidcombe hospital in sydney

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Lia Harris

Red versus blue: Why the right gum tree matters in a healthy wetland

Most of the 1,000 different eucalyptus tree varieties are native to Australia but not all belong in a pristine wetland.
Red gum tree alongside a waterway.

Published: Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Forest Regenerationby Gavin McGrath

Sydney Water's plans to fix creek banks will 'wipe out' platypus habitat, conservationists say

A court has ordered Sydney Water to repair eroded banks of a Penrith creek, but a possible fix has alarmed conservationists. 
A woman holding a platypus by the tail at night
Duration: 52 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Conservationby Declan Bowring

The pressure to look like other divers led Anabelle Smith to a low place

Diver Anabelle Smith felt pressure to look a certain way as a young diver, which affected her mental and physical health. 
Diver Anabelle Smith, wearing a blue singlet, is standing on pool deck with diving boards behind her, smiling at the camera.
Duration: 3 minutes 9 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sportby Amanda Shalala

'Who does he think he is?': Sydney mayor vying for Scott Morrison's seat denies foul-mouthed rant at staff

Carmelo Pesce, the ambitious Sutherland Shire mayor hoping to succeed Scott Morrison, has been the subject of a number of complaints from within council over allegations he used foul language towards staff.
A graphic including Carmelo Pesce and Scott Morrison

Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Local Governmentby Amy Greenbank

Hilary Mantel's brilliance honoured by Debra Adelaide

The writing of HIlary Mantel celebrated by Debra Adelaide
Hilary Mantel
Duration: 24 minutes 23 seconds

Published: Source: ABC RadioTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainmentwith Suzanne Hill

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Platypuses found in Penrith's Boundary Creek

Ecologists confirmed three different platypuses in Boundary Creek in 2023.
Duration: 52 seconds

Source: ABC News

The saltwater custodians keeping the Indigenous stories alive

Long before the Opera House was built, Sydney Harbour sustained Australia's first inhabitants for thousands of years.
Duration: 3 minutes 34 seconds

Source: ABC News

What secrets lie below Sydney Harbour?

Scientists have counted around 3,000 different species in Sydney Harbour but say there are many more yet to be discovered.
Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC News

Transport inequity challenges south-west Sydney residents

As young people worry about car dependence, a state parliament inquiry considers the current and future public transport needs of Western Sydney.
Duration: 1 minute 44 seconds

Source: Stateline

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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