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100 young 'ringleaders' targeted by police in youth crime crackdown

NSW Police say dozens of young "ringleaders" committing violent crimes in the state's north and west will be the target of new rapid-response units.
A Moree police officer playing goaltender at the PCYC hall

Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Crimeby Bruce MacKenzie, Catherine James and Zaarkacha Marlan

Mine argues NSW town 'not a nice place to live' in landmark court case

Three of Australia's coal powerhouses have challenged a Fair Work Commission ruling forcing them to engage in multi-employer bargaining in a case that could affect thousands of workers.
An aerial view of coal extracted from the Narrabri mine, with a landscape of lakes and mountains behind it. 

Published: Source: ABC New EnglandTopic: Industrial Relationsby Liana Boss

'Discrimination': Parents outraged as kids removed from local pool

On a hot Autumn's day, parents in the regional town of Inverell sent their children to the local pool to cool off. Not long after, NSW Police told them to leave. 
A woman is standing lon the left wearing a singlet and denim shorts. Next to her are her two children and her partner
Duration: 5 minutes 33 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Discriminationby Tahnee Jash and Bridget Brennan

MLC says abortion policy a 'terrible mess' at NSW public hospitals

The NSW government is asked to explain what it is doing to guarantee and enhance access to abortions at public hospitals after temporary bans at some regional hospitals. 
A woman stands with her hands clasped staring at the camera

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Abortionby Joanna Woodburn

Rural women feel 'abandoned' by declining maternity services

Anna Fenton had to travel more than two hours to access an ultrasound during an ectopic pregnancy. Now, a petition before the NSW parliament is calling for an inquiry into regional and rural maternity care.
A woman holds her baby.

Published: Source: ABC Upper HunterTopic: Pregnancy and Childbirthby Courtney Yeandle

Why Japanese encephalitis cases are rising in Australia

Health officials have warned people in recently flooded areas of the country to protect against mosquito-borne diseases after a new case of Japanese encephalitis was detected in NSW.
A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Healthby Joshua Boscaini

Josh was a fit 40-year-old when he collapsed in this 'stroke hotspot'

First Nations people in Australia's "stroke hotspot" have come together in a campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms.
A man in a colourful shirt with Indigenous designs smiles.
Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Strokeby Emma Siossian

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Freedom Ride stops in Moree, NSW

Home video of the Freedom Rides taken by Jim Spigelman. Warning the following contains images of people who have since died.
Duration: 1 minute 9 seconds

Source: ABC News

South Korean energy company silent on future plans for NSW town

Kepco bought up large swathes of the Bylong Valley, with plans to build a coal mine. The mine was knocked back years ago, but the company still isn't saying what comes next.
Duration: 3 minutes 28 seconds

Source: Stateline

A passion for wool

Growing up in shearing sheds, these young farmers always knew they would grow wool. Despite a dire market outlook, they're still upbeat about their future in the industry.
Duration: 2 minutes 40 seconds

Source: ABC News

Man charged with murder of Tamworth toddler

Police have arrested a man known to authorities in relation to the death of a two-year-old boy in Tamworth
Duration: 1 minute 9 seconds

Source: ABC News

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