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Wind farm approved to set up towering turbines in heart of NSW coal country

The $590 million Bowmans Creek Wind Farm has been given the tick of approval, but the developer must wind back the number of planned turbines.
A shot of a wind turbine from below.

Published: Source: ABC Upper HunterTopic: Wind Energyby Bindi Bryce and Amelia Bernasconi

Funding flows for high-speed rail between Sydney and Newcastle, but scepticism on timeline remains

Advocates welcome $80 million in federal funding for a high-speed rail business case, but say with the project still many years away, upgrades to the existing line must also be prioritised.
A map of Newcastle to Sydney train line. The nose of a bullet train.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Trainsby Keely Johnson

How an ex-tropical cyclone in north-east Queensland is causing havoc in outback NSW

Large parts of northern NSW have been hit by heavy storms causing flash flooding. Some farmers are delighted to see the dams fill, but homes and businesses have been inundated.
Flooding at the Lightening Ridge bore baths.

Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Extreme Weather Eventsby Olivia Ralph and Lara Webster

Australia's junior rodeo champions dream of big bucks and buckles in the United States

Teenage cowboys and cowgirls are working hard to achieve their goals of competing on the bigger US rodeo circuit.
A girl rides a horse around a barrel.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Other Sportsby Lara Webster and Cara Jeffery

How the Voice referendum result looms over January 26 for Indigenous leaders

Indigenous people from different backgrounds and generations mark Australia Day in their own way, with some needing more time to reflect on last year's No vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum.
A group of marchers holds a large banner of the Aboriginal flag during the Yabun Festival, Sydney in 2019.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Referendumsby Bindi Bryce and Shauna Foley

Hunter Valley bus driver formally charged with 10 counts of manslaughter over wedding crash

Brett Andrew Button has been formally charged with manslaughter after he was accused of dangerous driving leading to a crash that killed 10 wedding guests in the NSW Hunter Valley.
A man in a dark hoodie walks away from a building beneath a pale sky.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courts and Trialsby Romy Stephens

'Valuable contributors to society' escape conviction for blocking world's busiest coal port

A NSW magistrate says climate protesters who stopped coal ships during a blockade of the Port of Newcastle in 2023 acted out of "genuine" concern for the environment.
A young man in a suit outside court.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courts and Trialsby Keira Proust and Bridget Murphy

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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

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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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