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Sydney band attempts world record for most gigs in 12 hours

A delayed helicopter, a faulty plane and Sydney traffic were not enough to deter the duo, who finished the attempt with 15 seconds to spare.
a band celebrates while playing on a stage with a countdown listing 2 seconds left

Published: Source: 702 ABC SydneyTopic: Musicby Declan Bowring

Ex-mayor's children secretly recorded after refusal to leave job, ICAC hears

Former Strathfield mayor Matthew Blackmore has tearfully recalled learning his children had been secretly recorded on a family holiday during a campaign of alleged threats and blackmail aimed at getting him to hand over the council's top job.
Mr Blackmore in a blue blazer and striped tie looking serious.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Corruptionby Emily Baker

Prominent athlete tells court Alan Jones kissed him twice without consent

A prominent athlete, known as Complainant M, is giving evidence in the Alan Jones criminal trial today.
Alan Jones arrives at court wearing a beige suit with a paste yellow spotted tie.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Isobel Roe and Ethan Rix

Australia's 'incognito' nuclear reactor marks 20 years of innovation

Australia's only nuclear reactor is celebrating 20 years of producing vital ingredients for lifesaving medicine, critical electronic products and groundbreaking research. 
An aerial view looking down into the OPAL reactor pool with pipes, holes and a blue shade.

Published: Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Scientific Researchby Justin Huntsdale

Fugitive developer says it was 'my pleasure' to fund Liberal powerbrokers

In a hearing that had expletives and name-dropping of notable figures in Australian politics, fugitive Jean Nassif promised to "speak from my heart" at ICAC. 
Fugitive property developer Jean Nassif appears before NSW ICAC from lebanon via video link

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Anti Corruption Agenciesby Emily Baker and Chantelle Al-Khouri

'Volatility' at Villawood detention centre after service provider change

Conditions at Villawood Immigration Detention Centre have deteriorated since private company Secure Journeys began running the facility, workers say.
Exterior of Villawood Immigration Detention Centre

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Immigrationby Emily Baker

NRL and NRLW finals dates and times announced for next week

Dates and times for the second week of the NRL finals, and the opening week of the NRLW finals series, have been released. 
Three NRL players celebrate after scoring a try

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

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Body-worn vision of NSW police officers discussing actions at protest

Body-worn camera footage from the controversial anti-Herzog protest in Sydney shows NSW Police officers apparently boasting about striking a protester.
NSW Police officer, face blurred, captured on body-worn camera in Sydney's CBD.
Duration: 24 seconds

Source: ABC News

Jai Arrow leads out the Rabbitohs in emotional tribute

Jai Arrow, forced into retirement by his MND diagnosis, leads the Rabbitohs onto the field for his ceremonial 99th South Sydney game.
Jai Arrow, wearing a Rabbitohs jersey, looks up and smiles in an emotional way
Duration: 1 minute 8 seconds

Source: ABC News

Miles Franklin: Our feminist hero flirts with fascism (part 2)

While the blokes were off on the frontlines of WWI, Miles Franklin used writing as her weapon for changing the world. But was our much-loved matriarch of Australian literature a tad fascist? 
A old black and white sepia toned image of writer Miles Franklin, the words 'the dead can't sue' in front
Duration: 43 minutes 15 seconds

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Community members leave tributes for Lily Hooper at vigil

Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould at an Oakdale community vigil for 18-year-old Lily Hooper, who died after she went missing on a hike in Nattai National Park.
Balloons, candles and floral tributes laid against a park fence in memory of Lily Hooper.
Duration: 36 seconds

Source: ABC News

National News

12yo Dusty Langby arrives in Canberra after 500km walk to meet prime minister

The rural New South Wales boy has capped off an intense 16-day mission for paediatric health with his mum and support crew.
A boy in a cap and charity tee stands with two older men and his mum, smiling with arms around each other.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Charitiesby Madeleine Rojahn

Family of murdered teen pleads for action to solve 36-year cold case

The family of missing teen Colleen Walker-Craig is calling for decisive action from police as homicide detectives return to northern NSW.
Lucas Craig speaks to the media.

Published: Source: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Homicideby Marina Trajkovich and Caitlan Charles

Inquest into woman's disappearance hears of final conversation with daughter

Skye Lemon has told a coronial inquest she felt a detective "committed" to finding out what happened to her mother dramatically changed his line of inquiry after he learnt what she told her mother before she went missing in Far North Queensland in…
A woman with long, wavy, fair hair smiles at the camera.

Published: Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Courtsby Christopher Testa

Healthscope to be split following financial collapse, receivers announce

Australia's second-largest private hospital operator will be divided between a consortium after it went into receivership last year.
Exterior signage at Hobart Private Hospital.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Healthcare and Community Services Industryby Sarah Gerathy

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