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Young dad takes over sheep station 'bigger than Singapore' to keep legacy

In outback NSW, fourth-generation farmer Sam Beven is forging the way for the next generation of farming families.

man in bush hat and pink shirt holds up his 4 year old son in stripped shirt

Published: SatSat 6 Sep 2025 at 10:14pmSource: ABC Broken HillTopic: Sheep Farmingby Katherine Spackman and Patrick Reincke

From the Bulldogs to the big time, Broken Hill celebrates Tex's 300th game

Taylor Walker has become one of the AFL's premier forwards, but in Broken Hill in 2007, spectators got a sneak peek of the future.

Taylor Walker looks to evade a Darcy Moore tackle while running with the ball

Published: ThuThu 4 Sep 2025 at 2:17amSource: ABC Broken HillTopic: AFLby Sam Bradbrook

Man treated in pub after being denied access to outback medical clinic

A medical centre in outback SA has launched an internal review after a man suffering from a suspected heart attack was refused entry and had to be treated at the local pub instead.

A low building clad in corrugated metal stands in an outback area.

Published: 1 Sep 2025Mon 1 Sep 2025 at 8:10amSource: ABC North and West SATopic: Emergency Careby Declan Durrant

Deaf muso says community key for performers with disability

Sonnet Cure is a singer in two bands and starred in the ABC's Headliners TV show. She was born deaf in one ear, so writing music is as much about "feeling it" as hearing it.

Sonnet shouts happily, her arms in the air in love-you hand gesture, red hill, dirt, shows the ouback. She wears white shirt.

Published: 1 Sep 2025Mon 1 Sep 2025 at 3:32amSource: ABC Broken HillTopic: Musicby Coquohalla Connor and Patrick Reincke

Outback students singing at Mundi Mundi Bash a 'heart-melting' moment

A remote kids choir and a large outback music festival are keen to continue their partnership after successful performances in far west New South Wales.

A white woman wearing a white top and blue jeans raises her hands and sings on stage

Published: 29 Aug 2025Fri 29 Aug 2025 at 6:20amSource: ABC Broken HillTopic: Musicby Bill Ormonde

Snow within 35km of five Australian capitals as Antarctic blast arrives

An intense polar outbreak will bring one of the most widespread snow events in years to south-east Australia during the next 24 hours.

Published: 28 Aug 2025Thu 28 Aug 2025 at 10:03pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Tom Saunders

Book explores 'ordinary' miner's evolution to outback astronomer

Trevor Barry had no idea his discoveries would lead him to scientific publications and international recognition when he built his own observatory in his outback backyard.

A woman and man standing next to each other in front of a bar laughing.

Published: 27 Aug 2025Wed 27 Aug 2025 at 10:49pmSource: ABC Broken HillTopic: Spaceby Oliver Brown, Patrick Reincke and Sarah McConnell

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The day the Queen visited the Royal Adelaide Show

John was a student at Forbes Primary School in the 1950s when Queen Elizabeth II visited the Royal Adelaide Show. Now in his 80s, John remembered, "We were put in sheep pens".

black and white image of the queen walking accompanied by prince phillip and another suited man

Duration: 2 minutes 19 seconds

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Royaltywith Jo Laverty

Macca joins Jo at the show - long poems, street trees & a tune

Macca from the ABC's Sunday morning institution, Australia All Over joined Jo Laverty at The Show to share his road trip to Adelaide and a song about Broome.

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Duration: 3 minutes 11 seconds

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Road Tripswith Jo Laverty and Ian McNamara

Wool spinners keep tradition alive at the Royal Adelaide Show

The Hand Spinners & Weavers Guild of SA has been drawing crowds in the Golden Grains pavilion at The Show, even demonstrating spinning wool directly from a sheep's back.

woman in woollen scarf with headphones being interviewed by lady with blonde hair seen from behind

Duration: 3 minutes

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Textile Artswith Jo Laverty

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Rainbow Shoelaces

Abbie created the Rainbow Shoelace Project as a way of fighting homophobia in schools.

Abbie smiles and holds a pair of shoes up with rainbow beads in the shoelaces. Rainbow swirls in the background.

Duration: 3 minutes 36 seconds

Source: BTN

Vet bill nearly cost Frankie the cat his life

Pet owner Michael Clayton was faced with a $2000 vet bill after his cat Frankie lost an eye in a fight.

Life, death or debt. Picture of a domestic short haired cat with white fur, grey ears and one eye. .

Duration: 1 minute 46 seconds

Source: ABC News

Emus wander down Broken Hill street

A mob of emus walking down a residential street in Broken Hill. Supplied: Rylee Wall

Duration: 15 seconds

Source: ABC News

Amber Bryant is raising awareness and funds for endometriosis

The 28-year-old from Adelaide decided to run 500km back to her hometown in outback New South Wales to raise awareness and funds for endometriosis.

Duration: 1 minute 52 seconds

Source: ABC News

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'Pure joy' as Mutawintji festival brings mob together in dance

The Mutawintji Cultural Festival brings First Nations groups together from across the country offering a safe space to exchange dances, songs and culture.

Indigenous Peoples, Aboriginal, Festival

Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Indigenous Cultureby Coquohalla Connor and Bill Ormonde

Father who lost 18yo daughter to suicide to honour her through film

Broken Hill filmmaker Jason King is embarking on his most challenging project yet, telling his story of grief and loss after his daughter's death in the hope of helping others.

Man with cap and backpack holds a photo in one hand and a toy in the other in dwilight. Ute with headlights on in background.

Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Suicideby Katherine Spackman and Patrick Reincke

Unapproved rewilding stirs debate over ethics and animal welfare

Amid an extinction crisis, some amateur conservationists are taking matters into their own hands, releasing threatened animals on their properties. It's skirting rules and worrying scientists.

An elderly, bearded man wearing an animal-fur hat on his head.

Source: LandlineTopic: Conservationby Angela Heathcote, Sharon Gordon and Daniel Franklin

Tourists and birds flock to outback Menindee Lakes as water rises

People from across the world are travelling to far west New South Wales to witness how the floodwater is changing the landscape.

Dead trees stick out of a lake with a grey sky.

Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Environmental Impactby Viki Ntafillis and Andrew Schmidt

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Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

This election, the ABC is asking you to be part of the conversation.

Text reads: Your Say. Tell us what's on your mind this election. Have your say here.

Published: 27 Feb 2025Thu 27 Feb 2025 at 3:05amSource: Radio

Top 100 Books of the 21st Century

Calling all book lovers to vote now for their favourite titles!

Published: 20 Aug 2025Wed 20 Aug 2025 at 7:04amSource: Radio

Know your ABCs in an emergency

This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

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Published: 9 Dec 2024Mon 9 Dec 2024 at 5:23amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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The storylines to define the NRL finals

In the industry, they call it the 'second season'. Only eight teams remain as the NRL gears up for a finals series rich with storylines. What are the narratives that will define finals time?

Tom Starling jumps on Corey Horsburgh, who is hugging Hudson Young after scoring an NRL try.

Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Player 'with natural kick' switches from Aussie Rules to American football

Growing up in South Australia's Riverland, Jake Stoeckel never imagined one day he would be playing college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes in the United States.

a young man in blue and yellow american football gear in a professional photo

Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: American Football

Molloy wonder goal stuns the crowd as Fish stars for Swans

Chloe Molloy kicks a stunner and Zippy Fish stars as the Swans account for the Dockers in the AFLW.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL Women’s

Amid booing, sledges and slurs, AFL fans resort to 'swearing spotto'

AFL barracking is again in the spotlight after the recent booing of a player who was the victim of a slur.

A mother smiling and hugging a young boy in Crows top holding a football next to seats at an oval

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

NSW News

'Smoke in the cockpit': Plane's emergency landing after mayday call

The British Airways passenger flight BA16 was on its way to Singapore and made the emergency return to Sydney Airport about an hour after take-off this afternoon.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Air Incidentsby Jean Kennedy

Bulldogs prop forced to move out of home on eve of NRL finals

Max King has been living with a mould infestation at home that he is glad to have finally escaped in the lead-up to Friday's qualification final at Melbourne.

Max King of the Bulldogs running with the NRL ball

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

ATV driver charged with manslaughter over death of toddler

The 34-year-old was allegedly towing farm equipment behind an all-terrain vehicle when the boy fell last year.

A brick arch in front of a historic-looking building beneath a clear sky.

Source: ABC RiverinaTopic: Courtsby Andrew Mangelsdorf

A stage adaptation of Craig Silvey's novel Runt will premiere next year

Runt earned a slew of awards for younger readers and was turned into a movie. Ahead of the release of the sequel, a theatre adaptation is in the works.

A middle-aged man and woman, Steve Rodgers and Rebecca Massey, and a little girl chase a small dog.

Source: ABC ArtsTopic: Theatreby Hannah Story

National News

Man critically injured in Perth workplace incident

A man in his 40s has been critically injured in a workplace incident in Perth's north-east.

Front entrance of a building marked "Hoffman Engineering"

Published: 19m agoMon 8 Sep 2025 at 10:21amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Accidents and Emergency Incidents

'Smoke in the cockpit': Plane's emergency landing after mayday call

The British Airways passenger flight BA16 was on its way to Singapore and made the emergency return to Sydney Airport about an hour after take-off this afternoon.

Published: 17m agoMon 8 Sep 2025 at 10:22amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Air Incidentsby Jean Kennedy

Bulldogs prop forced to move out of home on eve of NRL finals

Max King has been living with a mould infestation at home that he is glad to have finally escaped in the lead-up to Friday's qualification final at Melbourne.

Published: 1h agoMon 8 Sep 2025 at 9:08amSource: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

Supertramp co-founder Rick Davies dies aged 81

Rick Davies, the co-founder and lead singer for British rock band Supertramp, has died aged 81 after a decade-long battle with cancer.

Published: 1h agoMon 8 Sep 2025 at 9:04amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Music

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Young dad takes over sheep station 'bigger than Singapore' to keep legacy

From the Bulldogs to the big time, Broken Hill celebrates Tex's 300th game

Man treated in pub after being denied access to outback medical clinic

Deaf muso says community key for performers with disability

Outback students singing at Mundi Mundi Bash a 'heart-melting' moment

Snow within 35km of five Australian capitals as Antarctic blast arrives

Book explores 'ordinary' miner's evolution to outback astronomer

ABC Broken Hill Local News

The day the Queen visited the Royal Adelaide Show

Macca joins Jo at the show - long poems, street trees & a tune

Wool spinners keep tradition alive at the Royal Adelaide Show

ABC Radio BROKEN HILL

Live. Evenings

Connect with ABC Broken Hill

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Rainbow Shoelaces

Vet bill nearly cost Frankie the cat his life

Emus wander down Broken Hill street

Amber Bryant is raising awareness and funds for endometriosis

'Pure joy' as Mutawintji festival brings mob together in dance

Father who lost 18yo daughter to suicide to honour her through film

Unapproved rewilding stirs debate over ethics and animal welfare

Tourists and birds flock to outback Menindee Lakes as water rises

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Top 100 Books of the 21st Century

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Download our free ABC listen app

The storylines to define the NRL finals

Player 'with natural kick' switches from Aussie Rules to American football

Molloy wonder goal stuns the crowd as Fish stars for Swans

Amid booing, sledges and slurs, AFL fans resort to 'swearing spotto'

'Smoke in the cockpit': Plane's emergency landing after mayday call

Bulldogs prop forced to move out of home on eve of NRL finals

ATV driver charged with manslaughter over death of toddler

A stage adaptation of Craig Silvey's novel Runt will premiere next year

Man critically injured in Perth workplace incident

'Smoke in the cockpit': Plane's emergency landing after mayday call

Bulldogs prop forced to move out of home on eve of NRL finals

Supertramp co-founder Rick Davies dies aged 81

Other ways to listen

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