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Norfolk Islanders baffled by being slapped with US tariffs

Hear the conversation Ali Moore says is the funniest interviews she has ever done

Published: ThuThu 3 Apr 2025 at 5:36amSource: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Tariffswith Ali Moore

Norfolk Island bewildered by shock US tariffs

As Australia got whacked with a 10% tariff on goods imported to America, our Norfolk Island neighbours have been left scratching their heads after a 29% tariff was announced.

Duration: 2 minutes 17 seconds

Published: ThuThu 3 Apr 2025 at 5:25amSource: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Trade Agreementswith Chris Bath

More rain on the way as some western NSW residents face 10 weeks of isolation

The SES says communities in the north and west of NSW should prepare for more rain, flooding, and isolation for more than two months in some areas.

Published: TueTue 1 Apr 2025 at 5:49amSource: ABC North CoastTopic: Weather Warningsby Donna Harper, Emma Rennie and Caitlin Furlong

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I support victim-survivors in court. Their strength keeps me going

Facing your abuser in court as a victim-survivor of domestic and family violence is daunting and difficult, to say the least. It's Erin Hunt's job to make that easier.

Published: TueTue 1 Apr 2025 at 2:10amSource: ABC LifestyleTopic: Domestic Violence

Major cotton growing operation faces charges over worker crushed to death

One of Australia's largest cotton-farming operations is facing prosecution after a farm worker was pinned under machinery, and is under investigation for the death of a second in an unrelated incident.

A backhoe lays in the mud near an irrigation channel.

Published: MonMon 31 Mar 2025 at 6:02amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Bronwyn Herbert

Beef producers say this steak stays juicy even when overcooked

Marbling has long been considered essential to steak quality, but new research is highlighting the role of omega-3.

Published: 29 Mar 2025Sat 29 Mar 2025 at 5:14amSource: LandlineTopic: Beef Cattle Farmingby Tim Lee

Weekend washout as Queensland deluge reaches NSW

Much of Australia is being drenched by rain or thunderstorms this weekend thanks to a rare southern intrusion of very moist equatorial air.

A river flooding, with rain clouds forming above the sky

Published: 29 Mar 2025Sat 29 Mar 2025 at 2:22pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Tom Saunders

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Norfolk Island bewildered by shock US tariffs

As Australia got whacked with a 10% tariff on goods imported to America, our Norfolk Island neighbours have been left scratching their heads after a 29% tariff was announced.

Duration: 2 minutes 17 seconds

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Trade Agreementswith Chris Bath

Norfolk Islanders baffled by being slapped with US tariffs

Hear the conversation Ali Moore says is the funniest interviews she has ever done

Duration: 4 minutes 51 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Tariffswith Ali Moore

How Alison regained her mental health after crisis

At the age of 41, Lake Macquarie woman Alison Bryson went from seeming okay, to being at crisis point.

A woman with short hair smiles in front of a green bush that is slightly out of focus.

Duration: 9 minutes 14 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Mental Health

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Norfolk Islanders 'confused' after being slugged with Trump's tariffs

Australia's Norfolk Island neighbours were left puzzled as the Trump administration imposed a 29 per cent tariff despite the Australian territory trading primarily in tourism.

Interview: Norfolk Island Tariff: Norfolk Island administrator George Plant stands beside a picture frame and small flags.

Duration: 3 minutes 17 seconds

Source: ABC News

Freedom Riders in Walgett

Home video by Jim Spigelman of the freedom ride in 1975. Warning following contains images of people who have died.

Duration: 46 seconds

Source: ABC News

Search continues for teen who went missing during a late afternoon swim in Dubbo.

A multi-agency search is continuing after a 16-year-old boy went missing while swimming in the Macquaroe River at Dubbo.

Duration: 32 seconds

Source: ABC Central West

Rock wallabies flown to predator-free sanctuary

Twelve endangered brush-tail rock wallabies are given a second chance at a predator-free sanctuary in Warrumbungle National Park.

Duration: 37 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Beef producers say this steak stays juicy even when overcooked

Marbling has long been considered essential to steak quality, but new research is highlighting the role of omega-3.

Source: LandlineTopic: Beef Cattle Farmingby Tim Lee

Josh was a fit 40-year-old when he collapsed in this 'stroke hotspot'

First Nations people in Australia's "stroke hotspot" have come together in a campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms.

A man in a colourful shirt with Indigenous designs smiles.

Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Strokeby Emma Siossian

'Dark and a daunting' reality of life as a homeless teen in Australia

The Foyer Foundation has identified the 20 toughest places for young people to find stable housing. Advocates say with unaffordable housing on the rise Australia is in the midst of a youth homelessness crisis.

A young smiling girl with long brown hair, wears a long-sleeved pink top, sits with arms folded on her lap.

Duration: 8 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Teenagersby Neelima Choahan and Michelle Wakim

Evergreen trees are shedding leaves. Is chemical spray drift to blame?

Harry Barclay says the peppercorn tree on his property loses its leaves when nearby cotton farms spray their plants with defoliant, but the environmental regulator says there is no proof of a link.

An older man in a button-up collared shirt stands in front of a tree that has lost most of its leaves

Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Agricultural Chemicalsby Catherine James

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Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

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Know your ABCs in an emergency

This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

Letters A, B and C in pink, yellow and blue with small infographics of people completing emergency safety tasks

Published: 9 Dec 2024Mon 9 Dec 2024 at 5:23amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Roosters and Rabbitohs fans face NRL bans after wild crowd brawl

Two groups of men are evicted from Stadium Australia after a wild brawl during the Friday night NRL game.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

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Tszyu needs to harness his overconfidence to regain aura

Tim Tszyu's bold, brash bravery in the ring has been his hallmark. But now, any room for error has passed by, with a dangerous American opponent threatening to continue the Australian fighter's slide from confidence to hubris.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

Hoppa in the driver's seat

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss John Hopoate - busted again for driving without a licence. One good thing is Hoppa can spot a dickhead. This may come in handy for the community.

Duration: 15 hours 22 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: NRL

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Penrith's losing streak has them in uncharted waters

The Panthers have won so much and so often that their shock loss to North Queensland on Friday pitches the defending premiers further into the unknown.

A group of players look sad after losing a game

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

NSW News

Priscilla pub and 'safe space' for gay community heritage listed

Landmark inner-west Sydney pub, The Imperial, has been recognised not just because of "the building but what happened inside".

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Monument and Heritage Site

Roosters and Rabbitohs fans face NRL bans after wild crowd brawl

Two groups of men are evicted from Stadium Australia after a wild brawl during the Friday night NRL game.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

Giant puppets help preserve Indigenous culture in northern WA town

In WA's northernmost town, Wyndham, giant puppets are used to share ancient stories and ensure the continuation of Indigenous culture through generations.

Cultural Storytelling: Close-up of a handmade dragonfly puppet

Duration: 1 minute 48 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Indigenous Culture

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Tszyu needs to harness his overconfidence to regain aura

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sportby Simon Smale

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Priscilla pub and 'safe space' for gay community heritage listed

Landmark inner-west Sydney pub, The Imperial, has been recognised not just because of "the building but what happened inside".

Published: 47m agoSat 5 Apr 2025 at 8:05amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Monument and Heritage Site

Roosters and Rabbitohs fans face NRL bans after wild crowd brawl

Two groups of men are evicted from Stadium Australia after a wild brawl during the Friday night NRL game.

Published: 2h agoSat 5 Apr 2025 at 6:45amSource: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

'Complete overreaction': Footy fans fume at long queues following security breach

Lions and Tigers fans are forced to wait in long queues as MCG staff react to Thursday night's security breach.

Published: 2h agoSat 5 Apr 2025 at 6:24amSource: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Dead animals found in freezer during investigation into wildlife possession

A large number of dead and live animals have been seized from a business in Central Victoria following an investigation by authorities.

A conservation officer stands in a room with a number of taxidermy animals

Published: 3h agoSat 5 Apr 2025 at 5:26amSource: ABC SheppartonTopic: Animalsby Callum Marshall

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Norfolk Islanders baffled by being slapped with US tariffs

Norfolk Island bewildered by shock US tariffs

More rain on the way as some western NSW residents face 10 weeks of isolation

I support victim-survivors in court. Their strength keeps me going

Major cotton growing operation faces charges over worker crushed to death

Beef producers say this steak stays juicy even when overcooked

Weekend washout as Queensland deluge reaches NSW

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Norfolk Island bewildered by shock US tariffs

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How Alison regained her mental health after crisis

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Norfolk Islanders 'confused' after being slugged with Trump's tariffs

Freedom Riders in Walgett

Search continues for teen who went missing during a late afternoon swim in Dubbo.

Rock wallabies flown to predator-free sanctuary

Beef producers say this steak stays juicy even when overcooked

Josh was a fit 40-year-old when he collapsed in this 'stroke hotspot'

'Dark and a daunting' reality of life as a homeless teen in Australia

Evergreen trees are shedding leaves. Is chemical spray drift to blame?

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Know your ABCs in an emergency

Roosters and Rabbitohs fans face NRL bans after wild crowd brawl

Tszyu needs to harness his overconfidence to regain aura

Hoppa in the driver's seat

Penrith's losing streak has them in uncharted waters

Priscilla pub and 'safe space' for gay community heritage listed

Roosters and Rabbitohs fans face NRL bans after wild crowd brawl

Giant puppets help preserve Indigenous culture in northern WA town

Tszyu needs to harness his overconfidence to regain aura

Priscilla pub and 'safe space' for gay community heritage listed

Roosters and Rabbitohs fans face NRL bans after wild crowd brawl

'Complete overreaction': Footy fans fume at long queues following security breach

Dead animals found in freezer during investigation into wildlife possession

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