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Explosions felt as trailer bursts into flames at scrap metal yard

Blasts caused by a trailer fire at a scrap metal yard in Lithgow have rattled the windows of nearby homes.
Flames at a scrap metal yard

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Industrial Firesby Tim Fookes

Farmers find fresh PFOS foam in central-west NSW river

An Australian-first scientific paper published on the bubble bath effect has established what is causing the phenomenon, as its author calls for more warnings along the Belubula River.
White foam bobs on the surface of a river.

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Water Pollutionby Micaela Hambrett

Man with autism finds his 'happy place' as cattle auctioneer

Livestock saleyards in a country NSW town have provided a second home for a young auctioneer.
Three people stand inside a shed, with metal rails in front of them, two people on left pointing
Duration: 2 minutes 50 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Autism Spectrum Disorderby Emily Middleton

Trailblazer and founder of Aboriginal Legal Service farewelled

Paul Coe, a civil rights activist who helped found the Aboriginal Legal Service and the Tent Embassy, has been remembered as "a giant among heroes" for the Wiradjuri people.
Indigenous Australian dancers move through a crowd.

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Indigenous Australiansby Toby Hemmings and Lani Oataway

Disbelief as investigation shows no evidence of health risk near gold mine

NSW Health finds residents living near one of the largest gold mines in Australia do not appear to be affected by heavy metal exposure, after an 18-month investigation.
Cadia dust at sunset in May 2021

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Mining Environmental Issuesby Joanna Woodburn

1yo girl missing in NSW Central West found by police

A missing toddler from Molong in the state's Central West has been located by police.
NSW Police 2024-09-24 10:09:00

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police

How a life-changing conversation with her patient inspired Gordi's new music

"I don't know what other healthcare workers do if they don't write songs"
Gordi
Duration: 12 minutes 58 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Musicwith Alex James

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