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The 'kooky' show that lured Celeste Barber back to the theatre

Working in hospitality, Barber longed to perform on the Sydney Theatre Company stage. Next year, she will star in its production of The Book of Liz by Amy and David Sedaris.
Celeste Barber, 44, smiles brightly. She's wearing a kapp and holding up a plate, on which is a cheese ball and crackers.

Published: Source: ABC ArtsTopic: Theatreby Hannah Story

Prominent pork industry identity charged over alleged multi-million-dollar fraud

Darren and Cameron Wilson have been charged over allegations they kept millions in sales off the books of a business for personal use between 2017 and 2026.
Pork chops on display at butcher, no prices

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Courtsby Brandon Long and Megan Hughes

'Bittersweet' Swans captaincy call for Rampe

Dane Rampe will stand in for injured Sydney captain Callum Mills on the finals stage again as the Swans veteran weighs up his AFL future beyond September.
Dane Rampe celebrates

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

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

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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

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Joyce dismisses threats of 'tanked economy' from negative migration rates

One Nation's treasury spokesperson Barnaby Joyce says his party is prepared to put the will of the people ahead of the opinions of economists, as he faces claims on ABC's National Forum that net negative migration would "tank" Australia's economy.
Barnaby Joyce Andrew Hastie National Forum
Duration: 1 minute 11 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Immigrationby Jake Evans

Local government inspector launches probe into City of Perth

The Local Government Inspector launches further investigation into problems at the City of Perth.
Tony Brown in a suit speaks in front of media microphones.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Local Governmentby Keane Bourke and Samantha Goerling

SA Health employee reprimanded for accessing Tony Modra's medical records

A SA Health employee has been reprimanded for snooping on AFL legend Tony Modra's private medical records after he was seriously injured in a truck crash, while two other workers remain under investigation, the health department says.
Adelaide Crows legend Tony Modra with family.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Minister flies to Pilbara after report of up to 15 kids living unsupervised

Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski flies into Port Hedland amid a report that up to 15 children, some as young as five, are living unsupervised in a home in South Hedland.
A WA Government jet sits on the tarmac at Port Hedland Airport.

Published: Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Child Abuseby Alistair Bates and Kimberley Putland

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