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'They've done something wrong here': Greens seats in doubt after 2022's popularity surge

After the Greens took over three new seats in Queensland's south-east in 2022, political analysts predicted the party was headed for a "surge" in popularity.
Max Chandler-Mather handing out how-to-vote cards.

Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Electionsby Will Murray

Postmaster honours diggers with touching Anzac Day display

A display in a NSW post office commemorating the diggers is being celebrated for keeping the Anzac spirit alive.
South Lismore postmaster Tracy Ward with poppies made by the community for Anzac Day.
Duration: 1 minute 51 seconds

Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: ANZAC Dayby Cathy Adams

Punters at final Bluesfest feel 'betrayed' as festival renewed for 2026

Music lovers who wanted to be a part of history by attending the supposed final edition of the Bluesfest in Byron Bay are angry to hear the festival will return next year. 
festival at night

Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Carnivals and Festivalsby Hannah Ross

Gallipoli exhibition shines light on 'extraordinary generation of Australians'

A young soldier was carrying a Bible when he was hit by shrapnel at Gallipoli — it's among the items on show in Sydney to mark 110 years since the ill-fated landing.
a person hold a bible from Gallipoli which is going on display at the Anzac Memorial in Sydney
Duration: 1 minute 58 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: ANZAC Dayby Nick Dole

Micro-cinema subculture emerges as traditional audience streams at home

As streaming sees more and more people forgoing traditional cinemas to watch content at home, micro-cinemas showing alternative and niche films are rising in popularity across the country.    
Audience members in a red-lit room with screen at front saying Byron underground film festival.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Moviesby Malcolm Sutton

Byron Bay to trial relaxed rules to boost 'waning' nightlife

Byron Bay CBD venues and businesses will have less event red tape, extended trading hours and protection from noise complaints under a NSW government trial.
Crowd of young people at Byron Bay's Beach hotel

Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Entertainmentby Claire Simmonds

Inside the growing push for more drug courts in regional NSW

At a private roundtable this week, senior legal, government and health leaders mapped out what it would take and why the regions can't afford to wait. 
The backs of four people in suits in the foreground facing a judge and her assistants on a higher bench in the background.

Published: Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Kelly Fuller

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Post office's Anzac Day tribute

The South Lismore Post Office has been decked out with poppies and memorabilia in commemoration of Anzac Day.
Duration: 1 minute 51 seconds

Source: ABC News

Cyclone no barrier for artisan cheesemaker

While many dairy farmers were forced to dump milk due to tankers not being able to access properties, Debra and Jim Allard were able to use their Jersey milk to continue making cheese with the factory powered by a generator. 
Duration: 4 minutes 46 seconds

Source: ABC Rural

Floodwaters cause mass fish kill in NSW Northern Rivers

Thousands of fish and other marine life have washed ashore across the NSW Northern Rivers as floodwaters surge towards the coast.
Fish Kill Clean Up Efforts: A pile of dead fish washed ashore on a beach
Duration: 1 minute 51 seconds

Source: ABC News

Uki school gets headstart on AUSLAN ahead of curriculum introduction

NSW is introducing AUSLAN into the state syllabus in 2026, but one school in northern NSW – and one family in particular – is embracing sign language.
AUSLAN Curriculum: Two young twin girls sit on a couch. One points at her middle finger, using AUSLAN.
Duration: 2 minutes 11 seconds

Source: ABC News

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