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Body found in cattle dip identified as missing grandmother Yvonne Whear
The body of a woman found in a cattle dip near Murwillumbah in northern New South Wales last week has been identified as that of missing grandmother Yvonne Whear. The 73-year-old was last seen driving near Murwillumbah, on Thursday, February 19. A pair of trail bike riders found the body while riding on a track through a property at Kyogle Road at Terragon around 11:20am on Monday, October 5.
Alleged intruder shot after stabbing couple during home invasion near Tenterfield
An elderly couple have been critically injured and a man has been shot during a suspected home invasion in northern NSW. Emergency services were called to a rural property at Torrington, about 65 kilometres south-west of Tenterfield, just after midnight. Police have been told a 75-year-old man and 72-year-old woman were home when a 34-year-old man broke in and allegedly stabbed both with a knife.
Federal government to sue 3M Australia over firefighting foam that contained PFAS
The Commonwealth is suing the manufacturer of a firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals that contaminated 28 Defence bases across Australia. Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has released a statement confirming the government has launched legal action against 3M Australia in the Federal Court. Ms Rowland said the government was seeking damages to recover what she called the "significant costs" of investigating, managing and remediating contamination caused by the 3M product containing PFAS.
Police confirm body found in NSW is of triple murderer Julian Ingram
NSW Police has confirmed the body of a man found beside a vehicle in the state’s west is that of triple murderer Julian Ingram. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains names and images of Indigenous people who have died, used with permission from the family.
Australia's One Nation scores historic win in by-election Original
By Bruce MacKenzie, ABC News One Nation has scored a thumping win in the Farrer by-election, marking the first time the party has won a Lower House seat in federal Parliament. The ABC's election analyst Casey Briggs called the seat for One Nation just after 8pm. At that stage One Nation candidate David Farley had more than 40 percent of the primary vote and was predicted to win the seat with a margin of about 9 percent after preferences.
One Nation scores historic win in Farrer by-election
One Nation has scored a thumping win in the Farrer by-election, marking the first time the party has won a Lower House seat n the federal parliament. The ABC's election analyst Casey Briggs called the seat for One Nation just after 8:00pm. At that stage One Nation candidate David Farley had more than 40 per cent of the primary vote and was predicted to win the seat with a margin of about nine per cent after preferences.
Ballina boating tragedy witness describes frantic rescue efforts
A witness to a New South Wales boating accident that claimed three lives has given a harrowing account of what he saw. A crew of six Marine Rescue volunteers were thrown into the water at Ballina when their boat capsized as they went to the aid of a stricken of a yacht at about 6:00pm on Monday. Volunteers Bill Ewen, 78, and Frank Petsch, 62, could not make it to shore and perished in the heavy sea near the mouth of the Richmond River.
Emergency warning issued as fire threatens homes near Uralla in NSW
People living near a grass fire burning on the state's Northern Tablelands have been told it is too late to leave and urged to seek shelter. The Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an emergency warning for a blaze burning near homes in the vicinity of Burial Ground Gully on the western edge of Uralla, which between Armidale and Tamworth. The RFS says people in the areas of Leece Road, Quartz Gully Road and Wilkens Street are at risk and should seek shelter now.
Explosions heard during bike shop fire in Byron Bay CBD
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Firefighters have battled a blaze at a bike shop in Byron Bay's CBD. Emergency services were called to Jonson Street this afternoon after reports of a shop fire. An investigation into the cause of the fire is now underway. Explosions have been heard during a fire inside a bicycle shop in the busy Byron Bay CBD this afternoon. The northern NSW town was bustling with holiday-makers enjoying the Easter school holidays when the fire broke out just before 1pm.
By Bruce MacKenzie, Bruce Mackenzie Verified, Rachel Holdsworth Verified, Elloise Farrow-Smith Verified
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Wanted man found injured, detained by Bray Park residents, dies in hospital
A man wanted by NSW Police has died in hospital from injuries sustained after he was detained by two members of the public on the state's Far North Coast. Police say the 34-year-old man, who was the subject of a dozen outstanding arrest warrants, was confronted by residents on Bellevue Avenue at Bray Park, near Murwillumbah, at about 4:40am last Wednesday.
Kyogle train derailment happened on track with history of defects, report into NSW crash finds
A freight train travelling between Brisbane and Sydney derailed near Kyogle, in northern NSW, in May 2023. An investigation has found the accident, which derailed 11 wagons, happened on a section of track with a history of defects. The body that manages the freight-rail network has now centralised its asset-condition data and maintenance records.
Alleged northern NSW bank robber arrested after 30 years on the run Original
By Bruce MacKenzie, ABC A man police have been hunting for almost 30 years has been arrested and charged over two bank robberies in northern New South Wales. The 76-year-old man was arrested in Queensland on Monday and has since been extradited to NSW. Police allege he was armed with a shotgun when he robbed a bank and took a female customer hostage at Coonabarabran on October 28, 1996. The woman was released when the offender reached his motorcycle a short distance away.
Byron Bay's famous Bluesfest cancelled with less than three weeks' notice
Byron Bay's famous Bluesfest has been cancelled, less than three weeks before it was due to begin. A source from the office of the NSW Minister for Arts and Music, John Graham, has confirmed the decision, with festival organisers expected to make an official announcement shortly.
Woman allegedly shoots at police during car chase in South Grafton, NSW
A woman is facing a raft of serious charges after allegedly shooting at police from a car during a pursuit in northern NSW. Officers stopped a Mitsubishi Lancer on Mulgi Drive at South Grafton about 8.50pm on Tuesday, allegedly finding a small amount of ammunition and a knife in the car. Police say the L-plate driver, a 31-year-old woman, was issued with a court attendance notice for multiple weapon and driving offences, and had her learner's permit suspended.
Man charged with murder over alleged axe attack at Little Styx River Campground
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a camper after an alleged axe attack at a remote campsite in the New South Wales northern tablelands. The 26-year-old was arrested on Waterfall Way at Ebor about 11.30am on Monday. Police will allege he struck a 33-year-old man with an axe during an argument at Little Styx River Campground near Ebor, 80km east of Armidale.
Australia has been waiting more than 40 years for a high-speed train
Waiting for a train can test your patience. But waiting for high-speed rail (HSR) to become a reality in Australia? Well, that could leave you with grey in your hair and wrinkles. High-speed trains have been zipping around Asia and Europe for decades. The first came in1964 with the Tokaido Shinkansen in Japan, linking Tokyo to Shin-Osaka. Loading... When the then head of the CSIRO Paul Wild took a ride about 20 years later he returned to Australia keen to see something similar built here.
Australia has been waiting more than 40 years for a high-speed train
As the plans for high-speed rail in Ontario and Quebec kick into high gear, some residents are raising concerns over the impact on farms in eastern …
Manhunt for Julian Ingram enters fifth day after Lake Cargelligo shooting
Police are searching a property in the Mount Hope district as the hunt for Julian Ingram, wanted in connection to the shooting deaths of three people in Lake Cargelligo on Thursday, enters its fifth day. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the names of Indigenous people who have died, used with the permission of family.
Council worker wanted over fatal triple shooting could be hard to find, NSW police say Original
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By Bruce MacKenzie, Joanna Woodburn, Ethan Rix and Xanthe Gregory, ABC News Police believe a man wanted over the shooting deaths of three people in remote New South Wales (NSW) could be difficult to find because of his knowledge of the area. A man, 32, and a woman, 25, were found dead in a vehicle in Bokhara Street, Lake Cargelligo, 130km north of Griffith, when police responded to reports of gunfire about 4.20pm on Thursday (local time).
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Two dead after truck and car collide and burst into flames at Narrabri
Two people have died, and a major highway remains closed after a crash in northern New South Wales overnight. Emergency services were called to the Newell Highway, south of Narrabri, about 1:15am after a car and truck collided and burst into flames. Both vehicles were destroyed, and the drivers of the car and truck died at the scene. They are yet to be formally identified. NSW Police says the blaze spread to nearby forest but has now been extinguished.
The shark mitigation measures in place at NSW beaches
By Bruce MacKenzie and Claire Simmonds Is it safe to go back in the water? That is a question plenty of people are asking in the wake of this week's extraordinary spate of shark attacks in NSW. The answer, for the next few days at least, is probably no, given the murky ocean conditions favoured by bull sharks. But when beachgoers return to the water, they may want to know what strategies are in place to protect them from sharks. This depends on which beach they are swimming at.
What measures are in place to protect swimmers from sharks at NSW beaches?
Is it safe to go back in the water? That is a question plenty of people are asking in the wake of this week's extraordinary spate of shark attacks in NSW. The answer, for the next few days at least, is probably no, given the murky ocean conditions favoured by bull sharks. But when beachgoers return to the water, they may want to know what strategies are in place to protect them from sharks. This depends on which beach they are swimming at.
Driver charged with 14 offences after teen girl dies in crash south of Sydney
Dozens of residents rushed to help victims of a car crash that left a 17-year-old girl dead and two people seriously injured south of Sydney overnight, according to a witness. Police said a sedan and ute collided on Appin Road at Appin Village about 8pm on Thursday evening. A 17-year-old girl, who was a passenger in the sedan, died at the scene. A 46-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman who were also in the car were taken to Liverpool Hospital, where they are in a stable condition.
Teenage girl dies, two people in critical condition after crash at Appin
A teenage girl has died and two other people are in a critical condition after a crash south-west of Sydney overnight. Emergency service crews were called to the crash scene on Appin Road at Appin about 8pm on Thursday. Police said a ute and a sedan collided, and a 17-year-old girl died at the scene. A 46-year-old man and a 36-year old woman, who were also travelling in the sedan, were taken to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition.
Man dies after being shot by police during stand-off on NSW Central Coast
A man has died after being shot by police during a siege on the New South Wales Central Coast overnight. Officers went to a home on Wells Street in Springfield, east of Gosford, to check the welfare of a 49-year-old man just before 3:30pm on Wednesday. NSW Police said specialist officers were called to the scene and a perimeter established after he armed himself with a screwdriver and other sharp objects.
Homicide detectives investigate suspicious death of man in unit block
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man in a home near Newcastle's CBD. Emergency service crews were called to a unit block on Darby Street in Cooks Hill about 3:20am on Wednesday after receiving reports of an assault. Officers found a 53-year-old man with critical injuries inside. He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but died at the scene.
NPWS firefighter killed by falling tree during bushfire prevention work at Nerong
A firefighter from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has died after being crushed by a tree during bushfire prevention work north of Newcastle. The Bulahdelah fire, which has destroyed four homes and is burning on both sides of the Pacific Highway between Crawford River and Nerong, has scorched more than 3,400 hectares of the Myall Lakes National Park.
Man charged with murder over shooting on NSW North Coast
A man has been charged with murder after a shooting on the NSW Far North Coast. A 41-year-old man died and two others were injured following an incident on a property at Eungella, 10 kilometres west of Murwillumbah, at about 1:25pm on Wednesday. A 36-year-old man was arrested in bushland near Tumbulgum Road about five hours later and has since been charged with murder. He was refused bail by police and will face a bail court hearing on Thursday.
Body found in search for 18yo man swept out to sea after sandbank collapse
A young man was swept out to sea when a sandbar collapsed at Norah Head's Soldiers Beach on Sunday night. A body, thought to be that of the missing 18-year-old, has been found during an extensive search of the area. Police will prepare a report for the Coroner. A body has been found in a land and sea search for a young man swept out to sea on the NSW Central Coast.
Search resumes for 18yo man swept out to sea after sand bank collapse
A land and sea search for a young man swept out to sea on the NSW Central Coast has resumed. Emergency service crews were called to Norah Head at about 8:15pm on Sunday after a sand bar off the Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club collapsed. A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man managed to get back to shore, but two other 18-year-olds were swept out to sea. Two surfers rescued one of them, but the other disappeared.
Letters Nov. 17: Allied health professionals could help B.C.; the case for Site C
The shortage of family doctors, soaring wait times and increasing reports of preventable deaths have left many residents without timely and effective medical care. As the crisis deepens, it is essential to explore innovative solutions — among them, embracing the expertise of allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and chiropractors.
Daniel Billings threatened Molly Ticehurst days before her murder, court documents show
Court documents have revealed shocking details about the murder of childcare worker Molly Ticehurst. Warning: This story contains details of threatening calls and videos readers may find distressing. The 28-year-old was found dead in her home at Forbes in Central West New South Wales in April 2024. Her former partner, 30-year-old Daniel Billings, has pleaded guilty to her murder. If you need help immediately, call emergency services on Triple Zero.
Daniel Billings threatened Molly Ticehurst days before her murder, court documents show
Court documents have revealed shocking details about the murder of childcare worker Molly Ticehurst. Warning: This story contains details readers may find distressing. The 28-year-old was found dead in her home at Forbes in Central West New South Wales in April 2024. Her former partner, 30-year-old Daniel Billings, has pleaded guilty to her murder.
25yo man's body found on NSW North Coast walking track after park brawl
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the body of a man was found near Lismore, on the New South Wales North Coast. Emergency service crews were called to Fischer Street in Goonellabah about 6:20 am, after the body of a 25-year-old man was found on a nearby walking track. The discovery was made about three and a half hours after a second man was found with serious head injuries in the same area.
Police offer $1m reward for information about Theresa Binge's murder
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the name and photos of an Indigenous person who has died, used with the permission of their family. A $1 million reward is now on offer for information about the murder of an Indigenous woman near the New South Wales-Queensland border more than 20 years ago. Boggabilla woman Theresa Binge was last seen at about midday on Friday, July 18, 2003, at the O'Shea's Royal Hotel in Goondiwindi in Queensland.
Two people dead after underground Endeavor Mine explosion at Cobar, western NSW
A man and a woman are dead after an explosion at an underground mine in western New South Wales. Emergency service crews were called to the mine on Endeavor Mine Road at Cobar, about 450 kilometres east of Broken Hill, at about 3:45am after reports two people had been critically injured in a workplace incident. Officers from Central North Police District were told a man had died in the underground explosion. Two women were brought to the surface. However, one has since died.
Two people dead after underground mine explosion at Cobar, in western NSW
A man and a woman are dead after an explosion at an underground mine in western New South Wales. Emergency service crews were called to the mine on Endeavour Mine Road at Cobar, about 450 kilometres east of Broken Hill, about 3:45am, after reports two people had been critically injured in a workplace incident. Officers from Central North Police District were told a man had died in the underground explosion. Two women were brought to the surface, but one has since died.
Optus investigates outage that led to failed triple-0 calls in Dapto
Embattled telco Optus is investigating another network outage that led to nine failed triple-0 calls near Wollongong on the NSW south coast. Optus has issued a statement saying the problem stemmed from a mobile phone tower site in Dapto. It affected calls between 3am and 12:20pm on Sunday, including calls to the triple-0 network. Optus says it had confirmed with police that "all callers who attempted to contact emergency services are OK".
Teenage girl dies in hospital after Singleton dog attack last week
A teenage girl has died in hospital after being attacked by a dog at a home in the NSW Hunter Valley last week. Emergency services were called to the house in Singleton about 11:30am on September 4, where they found 17-year-old girl suffering critical injuries to her head, neck and body. She was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being flown to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
Search for missing diver underway on NSW Mid North Coast
An extensive multi-agency search for a missing diver is underway on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. Emergency service crews were called to the Myall Lakes National Park at Seal Rocks following reports a spearfisherman had not returned from the water. Police said a man, believed to be in his 30s, dived into the water near an area known as Skeleton Rock at about 10:20am.
More torrential rain, flooding forecast for large parts of NSW
Emergency service crews are on alert as torrential rain falls over large parts of New South Wales, some of which are still recovering from recent flooding. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) rescued a man from a van trapped in floodwater near Douglas Park, south-west of Sydney, on Thursday. The driver, who was the only person in the vehicle, was safely removed from the van on Moreton Park Road about 6am. The heaviest falls in the 24 hours to 9am were on the Mid North Coast.
Woman dies, 30-year-old man arrested after alleged assault at Rutherford
A woman has died and a man has been arrested after an alleged assault in the Hunter Valley. Officers from the Hunter-Port Stephens Police District went to a home in Rutherford, north-west of Maitland, about 4:45am Monday. A woman, thought to be in her 20s, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics but could not be revived. A 30-year-old man, who police said was known to the woman, was arrested and taken to Maitland Police Station. He is assisting police with their inquiries. Loading
Calls for Kathleen Folbigg's compensation to be increased to $8-10 million
Kathleen Folbigg spent 20 years in jail after being wrongfully convicted of killing her four children. A lawyer who championed her cause says an offer of $2 million compensation is "grossly inadequate". There are calls for an inquiry into how the NSW government arrived at the figure. One of the first lawyers to argue that Kathleen Folbigg had been wrongfully convicted says the compensation being offered by the NSW government is "grossly inadequate".
Key workers to be offered pod housing in Byron shire amid social housing builds
The NSW government is making 58 pods set up for flood survivors in Brunswick Heads available for key worker housing. It is also promising to deliver more than 350 new social housing properties in the Northern Rivers over the next two years. The Byron mayor says a feasibility study will be completed to examine how best to offer the housing and who will be eligible.
Man dies from 'rabies-like' virus after bat bite in NSW first
A northern New South Wales man has died after contracting the state's first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus. The news comes after NSW Health issued a statement this week that the man, in his 50s, had received treatment after a bat bit him several months ago. It said there was no effective treatment for the illness and an investigation was underway to establish whether other exposures or factors contributed to the man's infection. It is the fourth case recorded in Australia.
Gene Miller: Everything comes from something — the importance of beginnings
If you have a few minutes to spare, let’s spend some time together pondering the Kalam Cosmological Argument, which states: “Everything that has a beginning has a cause.” Let me give you a moment to take that in. From this springs the idea that the Big Bang is not the beginning of the universe, just the current boundary of our rearward knowledge.
Almost 800 properties 'uninhabitable' after record floods on Mid North Coast
A massive clean-up and recovery operation continues following record flooding in the NSW Mid North Coast and Hunter regions. Almost 800 properties have been deemed "uninhabitable" as damage assessments continue. There are calls for caravans and accommodation pods to be delivered to the worst affected areas. Almost 800 properties have been declared uninhabitable as a massive clean-up and recovery operation continues in the wake of record-breaking floods in New South Wales.
Gale-force winds to hit flood-affected parts of NSW as cold front approaches
Gale-force winds are expected to hit parts of New South Wales that are still reeling from the effects of record flooding. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) deputy coordinator-general, Joe Buffone, told reporters at the National Situation Room in Canberra today that attention had now turned to a cold front moving through South Australia and Victoria. He said the front would also impact southern and eastern NSW.
Three people dead, one missing as NSW flood disaster continues
Authorities are urging residents "not to be complacent" as record-breaking flooding continues to impact New South Wales. Three people have been confirmed dead following the recovery of a woman's body from her car on Thursday. The woman, aged 60, had been warned about driving through floodwater after initially travelling in convoy with a police officer on Wednesday night near Dorrigo.
Record flooding in Taree as deluge continues on NSW coast
Homes have been inundated and people are on their roofs as record flooding swamps the New South Wales Mid North Coast. The Manning River is flooding at a level never seen before at Taree, surpassing the 1929 record of 6 metres early this morning, and is still rising. During the 24 hours to Wednesday morning, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) responded to 887 incidents, including 118 flood rescues.
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