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Backlash is often swift when authorities try to plan retreat from the coast: Is there a better way?

Backlash is often swift when authorities try to plan retreat from the coast: Is there a better way? Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Climate change is exacerbating rainfall, flooding and sea-level rises in coastal and low-lying areas. During the past few years, disastrous floods have swept through Lismore in New South Wales, Northern Queensland, and the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

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A year since the varroa mite entered Qld, honey bee colonies have collapsed

Queensland beekeepers paying thousands each month to fend off varroa mites as colonies devastated Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 5:35am In March 2025, the 'varroa destructor' first appeared in Queensland beehives. It is believed the parasitic mite, deadly to European honey bees, was carried over the Scenic Rim from New South Wales, which has been battling varroa since 2022.

ABC Australia 7d ago

Honouring the man who kept cinema alive in remote outback city

Broken Hill pays homage to champion of outback's Silver City Cinema Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 6:30am The outback town of Broken Hill and its surrounds in far west New South Wales are the backdrop to some of Australia's most iconic films. Whether it be the Mad Max 2 road warriors tearing through an apocalyptic wasteland, Bernadette winning over the hearts of the Palace Hotel patrons in Priscilla Queen of the Desert or the mental unravelling of John Grant in Wake in Fright, the remote mining town has...

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Ex-council CEO copied associate's signature for $500k role, inquiry told

Ex-City of Parramatta Council CEO copied associate's signature for $500k role, ICAC told Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 5:13pm In short: Former City of Parramatta Council chief executive Gail Connolly gave evidence at a corruption inquiry into misconduct allegation on Thursday. Ms Connolly admitted copying a signature to quickly sign her employment contract for a $500,00-a-year position before the offer could be rescinded. She will continue to give evidence on Friday.

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Ukrainian psychiatrists travel to NSW refugee hotspot for trauma training

Mental health specialists from war-torn Ukraine turn to NSW town for trauma response strategies Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 6:59am In short: Ukrainian mental health specialists have come to Armidale to learn new strategies for war trauma response and rehabilitation. Experts say the region is uniquely placed to assist the specialists due to its refugee population and experience of natural disasters. Upon their return to Ukraine in June, specialists hope the hands-on training will strengthen frontline...

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Unfinished outback opal museum gets $1m lifeline to pay debts

Australian Opal Centre receives $1 million government lifeline as it scales back to survive Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 7:02am In short: The Australian Opal Centre Limited has received $1 million from the NSW government to pay its debts related to an unfinished opal museum in Lightning Ridge. The not-for-profit organisation had received nearly $30 million in federal, state and local government grants before it halted construction last year. The AOCL has cut staff and scaled back operations ahead of a...

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The 'bread and butter' of a local court: More than 20 names on the traffic list

The 'bread and butter' of a local court: More than 20 names on the traffic list Sun 31 May 2026 at 7:19am Queensland's road toll is moving in the wrong direction. In a local court south of Brisbane, one magistrate is hoping a harrowing video with actors depicting graphic car accidents — delivered alongside sobering statistics — will make a difference.

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Councillor called a narcissist, accused of bullying council CEO in court

Snowy Monaro Regional Council CEO accuses Andrew Thaler of bullying Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 6:19pm In short: Snowy Monaro Regional Council CEO Noreen Vu has told the NSW Industrial Relations Commission that councillor Andrew Thaler demeaned her over email and via social media posts. Cr Thaler's lawyer has said he had legitimate queries about a pool contractor hired by council and that the "smorgasbord of complaints" did not add up to bullying. Cr Thaler will give evidence on Tuesday.

ABC Australia 9d ago

Smoke engulfed their cities. Did it make their children sick?

Mothers fear children's chronic illnesses are linked to bushfire smoke during pregnancy Sun 31 May 2026 at 5:16am Six years after Black Summer bushfires, parents and doctors face an unsettling question: What does bushfire smoke do to babies in the womb? This story is a collaboration between the ABC's climate team and climate media organisation Grist. They never thought the fires would reach them.

ABC Australia 11d ago

How Tasmania's planned new stadium could trigger deal for Hobart Hurricanes

How Tasmania's planned new stadium could trigger deal for the Hobart Hurricanes Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 10:50am In short: Australian cricket is divided over plans to privatise the Big Bash League, but its smallest state could have the biggest plans. Tasmania wants to leverage its new stadium into a deal for the Hobart Hurricanes — but BBL privatisation is far from certain. Negotiations between Cricket Australia and the six states are set to continue over the coming weeks.

ABC Australia 3d ago