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Test stars motivate teen's miraculous return to cricket just months after a cardiac arrest
Newcastle teen Kade Sutton was put into an induced coma after suffering heart failure during a warm-up. Now he's back at the crease, with the support of some sporting heroes and his life-saving coach.
Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Cricket
History and horticulture bloom spectacularly in Lambton Park
For the best part of a century and a half, Lambton Park has been a flourishing focus of life in Newcastle.
Duration: 11 minutes 57 seconds
Published: Source: ListenTopic: Gardeningby Scott Bevan
Landlord appeals $250k damages payout after being found negligent over death of tenant
It is a case that likely to have ramifications for all rental property owners in relation to providing to working smoke alarms.
Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courtsby Giselle Wakatama
Bucks party trio handed lengthy jail sentences for 'cold, callous, degrading' gang rape of three women
Three men from Sydney have been sentenced to prison over their sexual assaults against three women in their late teens, with the longest term being 14 years.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Jessica Kidd
Mother rejects daughter's multiple personality diagnosis in husband's child sex abuse trial
The mother of a Newcastle woman who has given evidence as four different identities during the trial defends her husband, as the prosecution alleges her "caring mother portrayal" is false.
Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courtsby Giselle Wakatama
Underwater noise pollution loud enough to severely impact marine life, study finds
The first study into underwater noise pollution in estuaries on the east coast of Australia has uncovered the potentially devastating impacts noise from human activities is having on marine life.
Duration: 32 seconds
Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Marine Biologyby Keely Johnson
Former superyacht operator sentenced over Newcastle cocaine importation, people smuggling
James Blake Blee has been sentenced to at least seven years and six months in prison for his role in the importation of cocaine into the Port of Newcastle.
Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Drug Offencesby Carly Cook and Bridget Murphy
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History and horticulture bloom spectacularly in Lambton Park
For the best part of a century and a half, Lambton Park has been a flourishing focus of life in Newcastle.
Duration: 11 minutes 57 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Gardeningby Scott Bevan
Muscular dystrophy no barrier to Phil’s green thumb
For Phil Bates, the degenerative condition of muscular dystrophy was not going to block him from pursuing his love of gardening. He's reshaped his Cardiff South garden to accommodate a wheelchair and has planned the beds so he can tend to plants.
Duration: 13 minutes 3 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Gardeningby Scott Bevan
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How Troye Sivan taught his tour support Nick Ward that pop 'is not a dirty word'
Nick Ward takes time out during his national tour with Troye Sivan to talk to to Chit Chat about his debut album, favourite films and more.
Source: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Bands and Artistsby Jared Richards
Kelly's 'kind and creative' son died days after being discharged from hospital
Kahi Simon, 20, died by suicide five days after being discharged from hospital. His mother doesn't want any other parent to live her nightmare.
Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Mental Healthby Keely Johnson
Vietnam veteran who was homeless for 30 years receives war medals
Alwyn Craig spent decades living on the streets, lost to his family and friends, and struggling with PTSD after the Vietnam War. Now, his sacrifices are being recognised.
Duration: 5 minutes 26 seconds
Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Homelessnessby Madeline Lewis
Century-old photo re-created in quest to solve mystery of Australian Houdini's final disappearing act
Photographer Pete Smith has re-created an image of carnival performer Hanco 100 years after the original was taken by his grandfather. He hopes it will draw out the escape artist's descendants.
Duration: 7 minutes 9 seconds
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Historyby Anthony Scully
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Women's surfing pioneer Phyllis O'Donell honoured in Gold Coast paddle out
The first women's world surf champion is being remembered for her competitive spirit and fight for women in the sport.
Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Surfing
feel good
Test stars motivate teen's miraculous return to cricket just months after a cardiac arrest
Newcastle teen Kade Sutton was put into an induced coma after suffering heart failure during a warm-up. Now he's back at the crease, with the support of some sporting heroes and his life-saving coach.
Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Cricket
Swimming and eating of shellfish banned at popular tourist river after deadly algae warning
WaterNSW has warned against eating shellfish from a large river on the New South Wales South Coast following the discovery of a potentially lethal algal bloom, raising concerns about the impact on Christmas trade for multiple oyster farmers…
Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Public Healthby Tim Fernandez
How screen-printed 1980s posters from Wollongong came to sit in major art collections
In the 80s, hipster youths Michael Callaghan and Gregor Cullen screen-printed street posters in a park in Wollongong. Their posters are now sitting in collections in major art institutions.
Duration: 4 minutes 13 seconds
Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Visual Designby Sarah Moss
Matthews leads Renegades to WBBL title in rain-affected MCG final against Heat
West Indies star Hayley Matthews fires with bat and ball against Brisbane Heat at the MCG, powering the Melbourne Renegades to their maiden WBBL title.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Women’s Big Bash League
Ian Redpath, stoic Australian Test opener and hall of fame member, dies aged 83
Ian Redpath, the unflappable opener of 66 Tests and member of the Australian cricket hall of fame, dies aged 83.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket
Trump singles out loyalist Kash Patel to lead FBI
The incoming president has picked a long-term ally who has previously pledged to "shut down" the US federal intelligence agency.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Security Intelligence
Tourists who became lost on bushwalk found by helicopter in major search operation
Two tourists who became lost while hiking at Cape Hillsborough National Park in north Queensland have been found during a large-scale search.
Published: Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Aaron Kelly
