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02/09/2024

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02/09/2024

Australian house prices have continued to rise, but the real estate market is showing signs of slowing, according to new data.

The median-valued home is now worth $802,357, jumping from $798,207 in July.

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Australian house prices have continued to rise, but the real estate market is showing signs of slowing, according to new data.

02/09/2024

With multiple awards recognising his lengthy service to the CFA, 90-year-old Ivan Lee says volunteering has become a way of life for him and his wife.

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With multiple awards recognising his lengthy service to the CFA, 90-year-old Ivan Lee says volunteering has become a way of life for him and his wife.

02/09/2024

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02/09/2024

Queensland Ambulance Service says a woman has been taken to hospital after an incident involving a tiger at Dreamworld.

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Queensland Ambulance Service says a woman has been taken to hospital after an incident involving a tiger at Dreamworld.

02/09/2024

Emergency services are working to contain a bushfire that has jumped the Princes Highway and closed lanes to traffic in both directions.

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Emergency services are working to contain a bushfire that has jumped the Princes Highway and closed lanes to traffic in both directions.

02/09/2024

The ASX has dropped 0.5 per cent on opening despite Wall Street's lift and a "goldilocks" set of numbers in the US, while the Star casino group has been suspended for failing to report its financials before cut-off.

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The ASX has dropped 0.5 per cent on opening despite Wall Street's lift and a "goldilocks" set of numbers in the US, while the Star casino group has been suspended for failing to report its financials before cut-off. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters.

02/09/2024

Port Kembla Copper is selling the site of its former smelter 20 years after it closed.

An investigation found hundreds of nearby residential properties are still contaminated with harmful particles.

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A vacant copper smelter site at Port Kembla is up for sale but the operator says at least 300 homes nearby still have heavy metal contamination.

02/09/2024

The National Parks and Wildlife Service closed Shark Beach in Nielsen Park in 2022 after the seawall was damaged in a storm six years earlier.

The reopening of the beach has been delayed again. The NPWS said it had identified defects in the finish of some sections of the seawall.

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The National Parks and Wildlife Service closed Shark Beach in Nielsen Park in early 2022, after its 100-year-old seawall was damaged in a storm six years earlier. The reopening of the beach has been delayed again after the NPWS identified defects.

01/09/2024

The NSW government will introduce two new offences, new court orders and a series of other changes in a bid to strengthen laws around domestic violence.

The premier said the changes send the message that the justice system prioritises the safety of victim-survivors.

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The Minns government will introduce new offences, court orders and other changes in a bid to address gaps in the state's domestic, family and s*xual violence legislation.

01/09/2024

The dirty conditions are to be expected, but it's the noise of the muster that comes as a shock as the ringers at a remote station round up cattle over vast distances.

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The dirty conditions are to be expected, but it's the noise of the muster that comes as a shock as the ringers at a remote station round up cattle over vast distances.

01/09/2024

Shark nets have gone into 51 beaches from Newcastle to Wollongong, as campaigners say the government needs to catch up with community sentiments and drop the outdated practice.

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Controversial nets have gone into 51 beaches from Newcastle to Wollongong, as campaigners say the government needs to catch up with community sentiments and drop the outdated practice.

01/09/2024

International students and university staff representatives are voicing concern that an international student cap could adversely impact the nation's tertiary institutions.

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International students and university staff representatives are voicing concern that an international student cap could adversely impact the nation's tertiary institutions.

01/09/2024

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01/09/2024

Casey Donovan stars as Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act the musical, in a role made famous by Whoopi Goldberg in the 1992 film and 1993 sequel.

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Casey Donovan stars as Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act the musical, in a role made famous by Whoopi Goldberg in the 1992 film and 1993 sequel.

01/09/2024

The $2.6 billion Sydney Gateway project has officially opened, meaning the final section of the new toll-free connection to Sydney Airport is complete.

The gateway will be able to take 100,000 vehicles a day, and will save an estimated 17 minutes between the airport and St Peters interchange.

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01/09/2024

Dramatic vision has emerged of an Australian F-35 jet performing risky, low-level tactical manoeuvres above the national park, in an incident believed to have raised eyebrows among senior air force figures.

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01/09/2024

One resident has captured footage of a swarm of tiny flying bugs covering the entire ceiling inside her house.

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One resident has captured footage of a swarm of tiny flying bugs covering the entire ceiling inside her house.

01/09/2024

Tourists traversing through outback NSW during the winter months have been rewarded with seas of vibrant wildflowers and birdlife after unseasonally early rainfall.

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Tourists traversing through outback NSW during the winter months have been rewarded with seas of vibrant wildflowers and birdlife after unseasonally early rainfall.

31/08/2024

Fairfield City Council and Liverpool City Council are the only two Sydney councils using private contractors to facilitate local elections. Private contractors were more widely used in the past, and the pricing regulator claims they're key to keeping election costs competitive.

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31/08/2024

With Father’s Day tomorrow, we’re acknowledging all the fathers and father-like figures in our lives.

If you’re a father, we’re keen to know: how did fatherhood change you?

Do you think it made you more patient? Were you more in tune with your emotions? Did you gain or lose friends? Did you get injuries from fist-bumping the air when you could park in the ‘parents with prams’ parks?

What did you learn about yourself from being a father? Let us know in the comments down below 👇

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31/08/2024

Excitement for Sydney’s Fringe Festival is ramping up, as the event prepares to officially kick off tomorrow 🕺

The arts and performance festival is set to offer over 400 events across Sydney over the month of September.

Sydney Fringe Festival Director Kerri Glasscock had a chat to Craig Reucassel on ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast about some of the experiences on offer.

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31/08/2024

Despite diabetes rates higher than the state average, local doctors are warning that public facilities do not have the capacity or resources to provide basic dialysis treatments to every patient.

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Despite diabetes rates higher than the state average, local doctors are warning that public facilities do not have the capacity or resources to provide basic dialysis treatments to every patient.

31/08/2024

Have you got a craving for cucumber but are you lost for a recipe? 🥒🥒

ABC NSW & ACT Evenings presenter Renee Krosch has got your back!

She spoke to Evenings’ home cook Sally Wise about cucumber tips, tricks, and recipe ideas.

What’s your favourite cucumber recipe? Let us know in the comments down below 👇👇

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Cucumber salad is a big food trend on Tik Tok, it's even caused a shortage of cucumbers in Iceland.

30/08/2024

The Sydney Marathon will be a jog down memory lane for this 80-year-old retired GP, who grew up in public housing in Bondi.

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The Sydney Marathon will be a jog down memory lane for this 80-year-old retired GP, who grew up in public housing in Bondi.

30/08/2024

Rory Amon is accused of five counts of s*xual in*******se with a person between 10 and 14 and two counts of attempting s*xual in*******se with a person between 10 and 14.

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Rory Amon is accused of five counts of s*xual in*******se with a person between 10 and 14 and two counts of attempting s*xual in*******se with a person between 10 and 14.

30/08/2024

The findings published by the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission found the group failed to address a culture of unethical conduct and criminal infiltration within the struggling business.

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The findings published by the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission found the group failed to address a culture of unethical conduct and criminal infiltration within the struggling business.

30/08/2024

The prime minister overturns a decision earlier this week to omit a new question on s*xuality being added to the national census, after several Labor MPs spoke out against the move.

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The prime minister overturns a decision earlier this week to omit a new question on s*xuality being added to the national census, after several Labor MPs spoke out against the move.

29/08/2024

Multiple wind warnings have been re-issued for south-east Australia as another powerful cold front approaches from the Southern Ocean.

The powerful westerlies could lift maximums as much as 12 above average on the east coast – warm enough to threaten winter records from Sydney to Brisbane.

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Multiple wind warnings have been re-issued for south-east Australia as another powerful cold front approaches from the Southern Ocean. The powerful westerlies could life maximums as much as 12 above average on the east coast – warm enough to threaten winter records from Sydney to Brisbane.

29/08/2024

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Rachel couldn't find a bra that her daughter could put on without help, so she created one — and changed the lives of thousands of women living with disability. 🖊 Isla Evans and Floss Adams via ABC South East NSW 📲 Read more via the link in our bio. #ABCSydney #ABCNews #Health

Excitement for Sydney’s Fringe Festival is ramping up, as the event prepares to officially kick off tomorrow 🕺 The arts and performance festival is set to offer over 400 events across Sydney over the month of September. Sydney Fringe Festival Director Kerri Glasscock had a chat to Craig Reucassel on ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast about some of the experiences on offer. Tune in to ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

ABC camera operator Patrick Thomas captured a stunning sunrise over Coogee this morning. 📷 Patrick Thomas via ABC Sydney #ABCSydney #Sydney #Sunrise #Coogee

After three clinicians set out to offer eye care for those experiencing homelessness and disadvantage in Sydney, Dean Whelan was finally able to get help after three years of pain. 🎤 Tony Ibrahim via ABC Sydney 📲 Read more via the link in our bio #ABCSydney #ABCNews #Eyecare

When it comes to conserving water, we’re all aware that every drop counts. This is a message that The Wiggles are spreading with their new song that’s all about educating on water behaviour. Red and Purple Wiggles Simon and Lachy had a chat to ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast Host Craig Reucassel about their new track. What’s your favourite water saving trick? Let us know in the comments down below 👇 Tune in to ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

Underworld identity Tarek Ayoub, 29, was shot and killed in the car park of a unit complex in Parramatta on Monday morning. Emergency services were called to a car fire in Granville about 15 minutes after the shooting. #ABCSydney #ABCNews #Sydney

“Sydney is one of the only places in the entire world that has shark nets.” On ABC Radio Sydney Mornings, NSW Premier Chris Minns explained to listeners that shark nets will be removed one month earlier, on 31 March 2025, and run for six months in total rather than seven. This change was implemented to ensure the safety of beachgoers whilst minimising the impact on marine life, specifically the increased turtle activity in April. “Every council bar one on the eastern seaboard has requested the nets be removed from their beaches,” said Mr Minns. Listen back to the full chat now on the free ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

“Kim tried to talk me out of this.” ABC Managing Director David Anderson says ABC Chairman Kim Williams did not influence his decision to resign. Mr Williams began his tenure as Chairman in March this year. Speaking to ABC Radio Sydney Drive with Richard Glover, Mr Anderson said he felt it was the right time to leave after being in the role for six years. Mr Anderson announced he would be resigning as the managing director of the ABC on Thursday. He will stay in the job until a successor is appointed, likely early next year.

Sphen the gentoo penguin made international headlines in 2018 after entering a same-sex relationship with fellow penguin Magic, who he raised two chicks with. 🖊 : Melissa Mackay via ABC Sydney 📲 : Read more via the link in our bio. #ABCSydney #Sydney #Animals #Penguin

Warning: This video mentions eating disorders and suicide. Robb Evans, whose teenage daughter took her own life, joined others calling for legislation to raise the age teens can access social media. 📲 : Read more via the link in our bio. #ABCSydney #Sydney #SocialMedia

From family board game to national tournament 🏆 The best young Scrabble players in the country will have the opportunity to showcase their skills at the Australian Junior Scrabble Championship. ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast Host Craig Reucassel paid a visit to some of the competitors in training and learned a few tricks of the trade whilst there. Scrabble champs are cool! 😎 Tune in to ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

Metro systems around the world have a long history of being a giant canvas for public art — and some of them are so beautiful they've become tourist destinations in their own right. 🎤 : Sarah Gerathy via ABC Sydney Read more via the link in our bio. #ABCNews #ABCSydney #Transport #Metro #SydneyMetro #Art

The first services on the Sydney Metro City line have departed this morning, looked on by train enthusiasts waiting to climb on board. The new section of the metro line between Chatswood and Sydenham opened to commuters just before 5am on Monday after an initial opening date delay. 🖊 : Chantelle Al-Khouri via ABC Sydney #ABCNews #ABCSydney #Transport #Metro #SydneyMetro

Farmers are diversifying their revenue across the country, with one grazier in far west NSW hosting a music festival at his station. The bash is growing in importance to Broken Hill's economy. 🖊 : Coquohalla Connor and Lily McCure via ABC Broken Hill 📲 : Read more via the link in our bio. #ABCSydney #Australia #Music #Festival #Farming

Have you ever considered constructing a robot capable of picking up and throwing foam rings? 🤖 60 students from across the Greater Sydney area collaborated as part of the First Robotics competition and did just that with their design fit for an international stage. Tune in to ABC Radio Sydney on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

When it comes to getting a fast-food hit in Sydney, how do you feel about trying an Irish take on Chinese food? Spice bags are the latest culinary craze but what exactly are they? ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast Host ,Craig Reucassel, caught up with ABC Radio National Producer, Niamh Dunne, to learn all about the Irish Chinese food phenomenon taking Sydney by storm. How do you feel about spice bags – yay or nay? Let us know down in the comments 👇 Tune in to ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

Whether you’re a motorist or pedestrian, we all want to make our streets a safe place 🚗🚶‍♂️ But how do you feel about reducing our 50 kilometre zones to 40 kilometres? ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast Host Craig Reucassel headed to Hurstville to see what people thought. What do you think? Let us know your thoughts on reduced speed limits in the comments 👇 Tune in to ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

Australia now has 18 gold medals from the Paris Games, making Paris our nation’s most successful Olympics yet. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke to Sarah Macdonald on ABC Radio Sydney Mornings about why it is that Australia has had this success. Tune in to ABC Radio Sydney Mornings on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

WARNING: Some readers might find this video distressing. A NSW inquiry finds emergency accommodation for vulnerable children is "not suitable" or "appropriate", with many spending more than 600 days in what's meant to be a temporary care arrangement. If you need someone to talk to, call: - Lifeline on 13 11 14 - Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 - MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 - Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 - Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 - Headspace on 1800 650 890 - QLife on 1800 184 527 📲 : Read more via the link in our bio. #ABCNews #ABCSydney #Health

A memo from NSW Premier Chris Minns' department has ordered public service employees to work primarily from the office. The premier’s department secretary Simon Draper spoke with ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast Host, Craig Reucassel, about what has driven this change. Are you more productive from an office or home when working? Let us know down in the comments 👇 Tune in to ABC Radio Sydney Breakfast on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

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