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Windang family reflects on grandfather's prized Gallipoli diary

When 79-year-old Joe Armour marched in the Anzac Day commemorations at Windang with his grandson James last Friday, he thought of his father and his grandfather.

A handwritten diary document from World War 1.

Duration: 7 minutes 30 seconds

Published: 1h agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:19amSource: ABC IllawarraTopic: Warby Justin Huntsdale

Harry Bayliss lied about his age to join Australian army. Eight decades later, he's telling the truth.

100-year-old Harry Bayliss lied about his age in 1942, desperate to enlist to protect his country.

Elderly bald man in orange/ yellow shirt and glasses, talking in chair

Duration: 7 minutes 52 seconds

Published: 5h agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 12:46amSource: ListenTopic: Warby Romy Gilbert

Five seats that could change the course of the election

In the upcoming federal election, there are five seats in regional Australia that could influence the overall result. Here's why they matter.

Published: SatSat 26 Apr 2025 at 12:57amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Electionsby Sinéad Mangan, Alex Hyman, Alex Barwick, Eliza Bidstrup, Matt Neal, Olivana Lathouris, Lee Robinson, Louise Miolin, Piia Wirsu, Bec Pridham, Michael Black, Kelly Fuller, Adriane Reardon, Ted O'Connor, Jean Bell, Olivia Sanders and Jessica Hinchliffe

'My great-grandkids are watching': WWII veteran leads Illawarra march for her nearly 80th ANZAC Day

Seated in a bright green vintage car, Mona Parsons could not wipe the smile off her face as she rode down Wollongong's main street in the lead car of this year's ANZAC Day March.

Eldery woman with grey hair, holding Australian flag, smiling from seat of old car

Duration: 5 minutes 30 seconds

Published: FriFri 25 Apr 2025 at 2:18amSource: ABC IllawarraTopic: ANZAC Dayby Brooke Chandler

'Forever coward murderers' confronted by hit-and-run victim's family

A mother and son convicted of murdering an Indigenous teen in Nowra have been told by victim's family of the grief caused by the "revenge attack".

Published: ThuThu 24 Apr 2025 at 7:23amSource: ABC IllawarraTopic: Courtsby Romy Gilbert

Fireball that lit up night sky likely a meteor, says astrophysicist

A bright green ball of fire that caused a sonic boom and lit up the night sky from southern Queensland to New South Wales overnight was most likely a meteor, says an astrophysicist.

Published: TueTue 22 Apr 2025 at 7:22amSource: ABC Southern QldTopic: Planets and Asteroidsby David Chen

Family's 'hearts are broken' over death of 'amazing big brother' off NSW beach

The number of coastal deaths over the Easter long weekend has risen after a nine-year-old boy died at South West Rocks on Sunday.

Published: 21 Apr 2025Mon 21 Apr 2025 at 11:01amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Nakita Jager and Jesse Hyland

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Harry Bayliss lied about his age to join Australian army. Eight decades later, he's telling the truth.

100-year-old Harry Bayliss lied about his age in 1942, desperate to enlist to protect his country.

Duration: 7 minutes 52 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Warby Romy Gilbert

'My great-grandkids are watching': WWII veteran leads Illawarra march for her nearly 80th ANZAC Day

Seated in a bright green vintage car, Mona Parsons could not wipe the smile off her face as she rode down Wollongong's main street in the lead car of this year's ANZAC Day March.

Duration: 5 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: ANZAC Dayby Brooke Chandler

Windang family reflects on grandfather's prized Gallipoli diary

When 79-year-old Joe Armour marched in the Anzac Day commemorations at Windang with his grandson James last Friday, he thought of his father and his grandfather.

Duration: 7 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Warby Justin Huntsdale

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One of the most fiercely contested seats this campaign is the seat of Gilmore on the NSW South Coast

Many renters in the ultra-marginal electorate are suffering from financial stress, putting cost of living front and centre of the local campaign.

Duration: 2 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ABC News

Boy aged nine killed in accidental shooting on rural property

A nine-year-old boy has died in what police say is an accidental shooting on a rural property near Goulburn.

Duration: 1 minute 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

Three generations wins accolades across local and state pavilion competitions

Rhonda Klein, granddaughter Evie, and aunt Sherene, win accolades across local and state pavilion competitions

Duration: 6 minutes 18 seconds

Source: ABC Illawarra

Coalition targets coastal Labor seats with pledge to scrap offshore wind farms

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is vowing to scrap three of Labor's offshore wind farm projects to secure key coastal seats where locals are fiercely debating the scheme.

Offshore Wind Farms Debate: Wind turbines situated in the ocean, a boat in the foreground.

Duration: 3 minutes 34 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Five seats that could change the course of the election

In the upcoming federal election, there are five seats in regional Australia that could influence the overall result. Here's why they matter.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Electionsby Sinéad Mangan, Alex Hyman, Alex Barwick, Eliza Bidstrup, Matt Neal, Olivana Lathouris, Lee Robinson, Louise Miolin, Piia Wirsu, Bec Pridham, Michael Black, Kelly Fuller, Adriane Reardon, Ted O'Connor, Jean Bell, Olivia Sanders and Jessica Hinchliffe

Butterfly collector's quest to discover what needs protecting

In Stephen Brown's collection of about 20,000 butterflies are three new species he discovered while searching the country's most remote places.

Stephen wears a black shirt and holds a tray of white and brown butterflies next to cabinets.

Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Insects and Arachnidsby Justin Huntsdale

Could a plum grown in Queensland help prevent dementia? Scientists hope so

A plum bred in Queensland is showing promise in the fight against dementia. Australian researchers are testing whether an extract from the fruit can boost brain health.

Image of a collection of purple carrots and plums.

Source: LandlineTopic: Alzheimer's and Dementiaby Pip Courtney

How this 14-year-old crocheter uses craft to 'escape from' screen time

Evie Smart has spent the past three years working her way from local to state displays at show pavilions to finally winning first prize for blankets, gloves and bags at the Sydney Royal Easter Show last year.

A young woman holds a crocheted blanket in front of Kangaroo Valley showground pavilion.

Duration: 6 minutes 18 seconds

Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Agricultural Shows and Industry Eventsby Sarah Moss

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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.

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Why the name Lynagh may again haunt British and Irish rugby fans

The son of an Australian rugby great, Tom Lynagh is forging his own identity with the type of form that may land him a Wallabies jersey when the British and Irish Lions tour later this year.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Super Rugby

A-League final postponed as torrential rain floods pitch

Central Coast's home A-League Women elimination final against Canberra United has been postponed after torrential rain left the pitch in Gosford waterlogged.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: A-League Women

Aussie punter Crawshaw drafted by Denver Broncos

Following a stellar college career with the University of Florida, Jeremy Crawshaw is set to join the ranks of Australian punters in the NFL after being drafted by the Denver Broncos.

Jeremy Crayshaw kicking a ball at an NFL combine.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: American Football

Rugby League Relics

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG dived into the expansion of NRL into the west and the use of Rugby League relics to help the move.

Duration: 1 hour 37 minutes 14 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: NRL

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Court told young woman's DV murder was 'death in slow motion'

Family and friends of a 21-year-old woman stabbed 78 times by her former boyfriend paint a picture of a death "that was no surprise".

A close-up of a young woman with white blond hair.

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Domestic Violenceby Giselle Wakatama

More Aussie sheep meat will be sent to China as trade wars continue

China grants access to more Australian lamb and mutton as it looks for other markets during the trade war with US President Donald Trump.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Trade Agreementsby Warwick Long

Dutton won't say if Liberals should dump candidate over offensive posts

In the social media posts, Liberal candidate Vivek Singha used a derogatory term for Indigenous Australians and made disparaging comments towards federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's personal life.

A man in a blue suit smiles in front of a green background.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Political Candidatesby Fiona Willan and Nick Visser

World's original influencer Martha Stewart to reflect on career at Vivid

Martha Stewart will fly to Australia for an exclusive In Conversation at Vivid Sydney. She reflected on a career of ups and downs ahead of her visit.

Martha Stewart standing in front of a bookshelf, with books stacked on a table to her left, she's holding one of her books

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Eventsby Mawunyo Gbogbo

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'Our heads are spinning': Has Trump secured another term for Canada's 'unpopular' government?

After the resignation of Justin Trudeau, it was unlikely that Canada's governing Liberal party would secure another term when Canadians went to the polls — then Donald Trump's tariffs hit the country.

Donald trump standing in front of the american flag

Published: 11m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 6:19amSource: 7.30Topic: World Politicsby Norman Hermant

Witnesses recount deadly Vancouver car ramming attack

Witnesses at the scene of a deadly car ramming in Vancouver detail the incident, as the death toll continues to climb.

Adonis Quita (middle) who witnessed the event, sings during a worship service.

Published: 16m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 6:15amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Zena Chamas

Memories of bombs dropped in the outback a hurdle for Dutton's nuclear plan

Nuclear testing in the Australian outback in the 50s left permanent scars on Karina Lester's people. Today Traditional owners across the country oppose the Coalition's nuclear policy, urging Australian's to remember the past.

Published: 23m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 6:08amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Nuclear Energyby Kirstie Wellauer

Teen faces court charged with murder of Darwin supermarket owner

An 18-year-old man charged with murder over the death of Darwin supermarket owner Linford Feick has faced court for the first time since the fatal stabbing.

An older man stands in front of rows of wine in a store.

Published: 42m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:49amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courts

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Windang family reflects on grandfather's prized Gallipoli diary

Harry Bayliss lied about his age to join Australian army. Eight decades later, he's telling the truth.

Five seats that could change the course of the election

'My great-grandkids are watching': WWII veteran leads Illawarra march for her nearly 80th ANZAC Day

'Forever coward murderers' confronted by hit-and-run victim's family

Fireball that lit up night sky likely a meteor, says astrophysicist

Family's 'hearts are broken' over death of 'amazing big brother' off NSW beach

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Harry Bayliss lied about his age to join Australian army. Eight decades later, he's telling the truth.

'My great-grandkids are watching': WWII veteran leads Illawarra march for her nearly 80th ANZAC Day

Windang family reflects on grandfather's prized Gallipoli diary

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One of the most fiercely contested seats this campaign is the seat of Gilmore on the NSW South Coast

Boy aged nine killed in accidental shooting on rural property

Three generations wins accolades across local and state pavilion competitions

Coalition targets coastal Labor seats with pledge to scrap offshore wind farms

Five seats that could change the course of the election

Butterfly collector's quest to discover what needs protecting

Could a plum grown in Queensland help prevent dementia? Scientists hope so

How this 14-year-old crocheter uses craft to 'escape from' screen time

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Local news direct to your inbox

Download our free ABC listen app

Know Your ABCs in an Emergency

Why the name Lynagh may again haunt British and Irish rugby fans

A-League final postponed as torrential rain floods pitch

Aussie punter Crawshaw drafted by Denver Broncos

Rugby League Relics

Court told young woman's DV murder was 'death in slow motion'

More Aussie sheep meat will be sent to China as trade wars continue

Dutton won't say if Liberals should dump candidate over offensive posts

World's original influencer Martha Stewart to reflect on career at Vivid

'Our heads are spinning': Has Trump secured another term for Canada's 'unpopular' government?

Witnesses recount deadly Vancouver car ramming attack

Memories of bombs dropped in the outback a hurdle for Dutton's nuclear plan

Teen faces court charged with murder of Darwin supermarket owner

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