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'Steven's killer got away with murder': Family of slain paramedic angry after court verdict

Jordan Fineanganofo repeatedly stabbed paramedic Steven Tougher without warning outside Campbelltown McDonald's while he was on a break with his shift partner in April last year.
a man smiling sitting next to a woman wearing a wedding dress

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trialsby Jamie McKinnell

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Why Hephner the alpaca makes regular visits to those in palliative care

Though the world may remember Hephner for his unforgettable sneeze on King Charles, the alpaca has already made a name for himself around Canberra through many philanthropic endeavours.
A white alpaca on a lead, held by a man in a black polo, is stroked on the neck by an elder woman in a hospital bed.
Duration: 1 minute 7 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Animalsby Jostina Basta

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.
Alwyn standing in front of a window with his medals in his hand

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Homelessnessby Madeline Lewis

Bird flu precautions ramp up as thousands of dead birds wash up along east coastline

Wildlife rescuers are increasing measures to prevent the potential spread of the deadly bird flu strain H5N1, which is yet to arrive in Australia, as they respond to reports of thousands of dead shearwaters along the east coast.
lady in PPE with bird on bench
Duration: 41 seconds

Published: Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Birdsby Romy Gilbert

How intern Silas stumped the PM on the ABC TV show The Assembly

On the ABC TV show The Assembly, Silas Berryman stood out for his deep and thought provoking questions.
Duration: 11 minutes 39 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Televisionwith Kelly Fuller

Australian teacher 'out-scholars' academics to win international award for insight into author George Orwell

An Australian teacher is the winner of the Orwell Society's Peter Davidson Award in recognition of "outstanding ability and contribution to the study of George Orwell, his life and work".
White haired man handed award to bearded man.

Published: Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Books (Literature)

University to cut 137 academics due to $35m drop in international student enrolments

The University of Wollongong has approached staff across 25 disciplines for redundancies in a restructure the union fears could abolish its degrees in history, mathematics, geography and languages.
Building with people walking in front

Published: Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Universitiesby Tim Fernandez

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Behind the handcrafted gift for King Charles

Bungendore artist Scott Mitchell handcrafted a box which was commissioned by the Department of Defence for the King.
Charles' Royal Box: King Charles wearing sunglasses receives a box from a uniformed man.
Duration: 1 minute 44 seconds

Source: ABC News

Bomaderry silo collapse

Two major silos at the Manildra factory on the NSW South Coast have collapsed.
Duration: 45 seconds

Source: ABC News

Miniature historical buildings are this retired couple's passion project

Married for 52 years, Sue and James Roach do everything together, including their hobby.
Duration: 2 minutes 40 seconds

Source: ABC Illawarra

Sharks, not lobsters, may be the answer to sea urchin population control

For years lobsters were thought to be the main predator for sea urchins. But a new study, which tethered sea urchins to a lobster den in NSW, found it was actually sharks who took a liking to the destructive pest.
Duration: 1 minute 54 seconds

Source: ABC Newcastle

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