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22/10/2025

Howling winds overnight will lead to extensive clean-up work today in NSW's south-east and parts of Victoria, with October heat records also broken in Western Sydney.

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Howling winds overnight will lead to extensive clean-up work today in NSW's south-east and parts of Victoria, with October heat records also broken in Western Sydney.

22/10/2025

Some key questions about the death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines are still unanswered after a coronial inquest spanning five weeks.

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Some key questions about the death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines are still unanswered after a coronial inquest spanning five weeks.

21/10/2025

A NSW man has claimed to be an admiral for 25 years while peddling a disaster relief scheme, but he has never served in the navy.

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A NSW man has claimed to be an admiral for 25 years while peddling a disaster relief scheme, but he has never served in the navy.

21/10/2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN 🚫 Wednesday 22 October
📍Upper Hunter, Moree Plains, Narrabri, Walgett, Warrumbungle

🔥 An extreme fire danger rating has been declared for Wednesday 22 October. This means NO fires in the open air.

ℹ️ www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
​​​​​​​Check warnings for your location at ab.co/emergency

20/10/2025

A new world record for sheep shearing has been set in southern New South Wales by a team of five shearers who clipped on average a sheep a minute for eight hours straight.

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A new world record for sheep shearing has been set in southern New South Wales by a team of five shearers who clipped on average a sheep a minute for eight hours straight.

20/10/2025

Support for the politician remains strong in his electorate despite his apparent flirtation with One Nation, a party enjoying a surge in popularity in the seat of New England.

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Support for the politician remains strong in his electorate despite his apparent flirtation with One Nation, a party enjoying a surge in popularity in the seat of New England.

20/10/2025

Across New South Wales, virtual golf centres are attracting players who previously found the sport hard to access.

For some locals in Narrabri, it's the start of a new journey into sport — one playing out indoors, after hours, and changing golf's very nature.

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Across New South Wales, virtual golf centres are attracting players who previously found the sport hard to access.

19/10/2025

The next few days will be hot 🥵 Now's the time to check on vulnerable family and friends and see what they're doing to manage this heat. For more heatwave advice 👉 ab.co/emergency

18/10/2025

Severe Weather ⛈️ℹ️ The Bureau of Meteorology says storms are no longer occurring in this area. This post will not be updated ℹ️

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⚬ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Bureau of Meteorology: ab.co/BOMNSW
⚬ SES: www.hazardwatch.gov.au/

18/10/2025

: Former deputy prime minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has announced he will not recontest his seat of New England at the next election.

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Former deputy prime minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce announces he will not recontest his seat of New England at the next election, saying his relationship with the Nationals has irreparably broken down.

17/10/2025

Authorities have warned this summer could see increased fire activity, particularly in western parts of NSW. Residents are encouraged to keep well-informed and be prepared for fire risks.

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Fire authorities warn of above average fire season in NSW despite previous modelling showing a wet summer.

17/10/2025

It has been more than a year since storm damage to major power infrastructure south of Broken Hill plunged far west NSW into darkness.

Local households and businesses are still feeling the long-term impacts, both emotional and financial.

Two of three inquiries launched after the outages are ongoing.

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In October 2024, thousands of households and businesses in far west NSW were hit by a catastrophic power outage that lasted for weeks, and the fallout continues.