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22/08/2025

It is one of the most recognisable global meat brands, but what defines Angus beef is changing and it means new opportunities for Australian farmers.

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It is one of the most recognisable global meat brands, but what defines Angus beef is changing and it means new opportunities for Australian farmers.

21/08/2025

Thursday 21 August 2025 - NSW SES and the Bureau of Meteorology Press Conference talking about the severe weather and anticipated flooding.
Speakers:
⚬ NSW SES Deputy Commissioner, Deb Platz APM
⚬ Bureau of Meteorology Manager of Hazard Preparedness, Steve Bernasconi

More Info
⚬ ABC Emergency: ab.co/ABC-NSW
⚬ Bureau of Meteorology: ab.co/BOMNSW
⚬ SES: www.hazardwatch.gov.au/

21/08/2025

Emergency service crews are on alert as heavy rain falls over parts of NSW that are still recovering from recent flooding.

All your local emergency information and warnings are at: https://ab.co/Emergency

Emergency service crews are on alert as heavy rain falls over parts of NSW that are still recovering from recent flooding.

20/08/2025

There are concerns high numbers of small hive beetle could decimate already weakened hives on the NSW mid north coast.

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There are concerns high numbers of small hive beetle could decimate already weakened hives on the NSW mid north coast.

20/08/2025

The SES expects minor to moderate flooding in low-lying areas along the Namoi in the coming days.

Stay across the latest warnings for your area at abc.net.au/emergency.

Weary residents in parts of the Mid North Coast, Hunter and North West Slopes are preparing for more wet weather, with flooding possible from tonight.

20/08/2025

Flood ☔ Information ⏰ Friday 22 August
👉 Major flood warning: Namoi River, Moderate flood warning: Peel River
⚬ Moderate flooding possible at Gunnedah Friday evening, peak near 7.70m Saturday
⚬ Minor flooding at Tamworth has eased Friday morning.

🔶 NSW SES Flood Watch and Act
⚬ Prepare to isolate: Gunnedah, Gunnedah-Talibah Flats

🚧 Many roads are closed by flooding 👉 Check before travel livetraffic.com/
⚬ Kamilaroi Highway: Boggabri to Gunnedah and Wee Waa to Narrabri

💧 Namoi River
📍 Gunnedah: 6.72 m and rising
📍 Boggabri: 3.22 m and rising
📍 Goangra: 6.61 m and falling slowly

💧 Peel River
📍 Tamworth: 2.81 m and falling

ℹ️ ABC Emergency map: ab.co/ABC-NSW
⚬ Bureau of Meteorology: ab.co/BOMNSW
⚬ SES warnings: hazardwatch.gov.au/

Image: The Namoi River at Walgett Dec 2021 (ABC New England North West: Jennifer Ingall)

20/08/2025

Wednesday 20 August 2025 - NSW SES and the Bureau of Meteorology Press Conference talking about the upcoming severe weather and possible flooding.
Don't be caught out - prepare now for possible flooding: https://ab.co/Prepare-For-Flooding

Speakers:
⚬ NSW SES Deputy Commissioner, Deb Platz APM
⚬ Bureau of Meteorology Manager of Hazard Preparedness, Steve Bernasconi

More Info
⚬ ABC Emergency: ab.co/ABC-NSW
⚬ Bureau of Meteorology: ab.co/BOMNSW
⚬ SES: www.hazardwatch.gov.au/

19/08/2025

Josh Heins and Manu Bohn have been issued an eviction notice for their tiny home on wheels in the Bega Valley. It comes as the local council calls on the NSW government to clarify definitions and approval pathways for moveable dwellings.

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Josh Heins and Manu Bohn believe their tiny home on wheels does not need approval, but their local council does not agree.

17/08/2025

A teenage boy has died in a three-vehicle crash in the state's New England region. Police hope to speak with a man who stopped to help at the scene of a fatal three-vehicle crash on the Kamilaroi Highway near Wee Waa.

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Police hope to speak with a man who stopped to help at the scene of a fatal three-vehicle crash on the Kamilaroi Highway near Wee Waa.

17/08/2025

Learner drivers across the state are having to wait up to two months to take their driving test and in some cases are struggling to find a booking at all.

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Learner drivers across the state are having to wait up to two months to take their driving test and in some cases are struggling to find a booking at all.

17/08/2025

A not-for-profit helping at-risk youth has been accused of possible corrupt conduct after a report revealed misuse of taxpayer funds.

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A not-for-profit helping at-risk youth has been accused of possible corrupt conduct after a report revealed misuse of taxpayer funds.

15/08/2025

Desmond Jones, a stoker and last survivor of HMAS Canberra will be given a naval farewell in Mulwala today on Victory in the Pacific Day.

Mr Jones was onboard the Canberra when it was attacked by Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands in 1942.

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The last survivor of the HMAS Canberra is farewelled on Victory in the Pacific Day, which marks the end of hostilities in the Pacific region during World War II.