Bridget Murphy

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Evacuation orders issued, flood warnings in place as rain continues in NSW

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Bridget Murphy |Courtney Yeandle |Jean Kennedy

Dozens of residents across parts of the New South Wales Hunter region were forced out of their homes overnight after evacuation orders were issued due to fears of major flooding. The State Emergency Service (SES) issued an emergency warning for residents in some streets in the communities of Dungog and Paterson, urging them to evacuate by 11:30 last night. SES crews and police door knocked the area and told residents that they could get trapped if they did not leave.
'Incredible' rainfalls as parts of NSW record well over 200mm

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Luke Cooper |Bridget Murphy |Dannielle Maguire |Tessa Flemming

11m agoTue 20 May 2025 at 8:35amThanks for joining30m agoTue 20 May 2025 at 8:16amDungog resident reflects on flooding levelsDungog resident Steve Jones faces flood levels reminiscent of 2015, which washed his house of 36 years away. Listen to his story here:Loading... 46m agoTue 20 May 2025 at 8:00am🎥: Major flood warning across NSW Hunter and Mid North CoastOur reporter Carly Cook is in Raymond Terrace, covering the flood warnings.
John Hunter Hospital apologises after leaked email ridicules junior doctors

Jan 31, 2025 | abc.net.au | Giselle Wakatama |Bridget Murphy

One of the largest public hospitals in Australia has apologised for the "hurt and frustration" caused to junior doctors whose attitudes were criticised in a leaked email sent by a human resources official. The ABC understands the email was sent by mistake on Wednesday afternoon to one junior doctor at Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital in response to a workplace issue. A screenshot of the email is now being widely circulated online and among doctors around Australia, with many sending it to the ABC.
Marine rescues, giant hailstones as wild storms linger over northern NSW

Jan 16, 2025 | abc.net.au | Carly Cook |Bridget Murphy

Intense storms continue to sweep over large parts of New South Wales, with the latest fronts bringing marine-rescue dramas and giant hail to northern areas of the state. A wild storm front caused chaos on the waters around Tweed Heads on Thursday afternoon. Point Danger Marine Rescue Commander John Murray said several yachts were ripped from their moorings, and a vessel with a teenager on board was drifting towards the Barney Point Bridge.
Sydney Ice Dogs, Sydney Bears withdraw from 2025 Australian Ice Hockey League

Dec 22, 2024 | abc.net.au | Bridget Murphy

The shock withdrawal of Sydney's two teams from the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) has amplified calls for more pro-standard rinks in the country. Urgent renovations at Sydney's Macquarie Ice Rink have forced the Sydney Ice Dogs and Sydney Bears off the ice for the 2025 season. Both sides use Macquarie as their home rink. The AIHL said it was initially told works would take about eight weeks in April and May but advised last week it would now be unusable for the entire 2025 season.
Convicted killer Michael Aller found by NSW Police

Dec 21, 2024 | abc.net.au | Bridget Murphy

Police in New South Wales have found a convicted killer who went missing from the state's central west earlier this week. Michael Aller, 58, went missing from Orange on Wednesday but police confirmed on Saturday he had been found. In a statement, police said Aller had been taken to hospital for "admission and assessment". Aller was found guilty of manslaughter in 2015 for killing his girlfriend Amy Aiton during an argument in 2012.
Jobs fears raised raised but 'earthquake swarm' unmentioned as nuclear inquiry sits in NSW coal capital

Dec 10, 2024 | abc.net.au | Bridget Murphy |Romy Stephens

A nuclear energy inquiry has sparked an emotional debate about the economic future of Muswellbrook, the coal capital of New South Wales, but a spate of earthquakes in the region went unmentioned. The House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy is touring the country to investigate the viability of the federal Coalition's nuclear energy proposal.
Merewether's Luke Egan inducted into surfing Hall of Fame - ABC listen

Dec 6, 2024 | abc.net.au | Bridget Murphy

Newcastle's very own Luke Egan is officially one of Australia's best, after he was inducted into the Surfing Australia Hall of Fame at the weekend. A former Merewether Boardrider, Egan spent 22 years on the ASP and WSL world tours, winning four events and finishing runner-up at the 2000 World Titles. ABC Newcastle's Bridget Murphy, and sport expert Helene O'Neill, spoke with Luke when he learned he would join the best of the best.
Former superyacht operator sentenced over Newcastle cocaine importation, people smuggling

Nov 26, 2024 | abc.net.au | Carly Cook |Bridget Murphy

A former Queensland superyacht tour operator has been sentenced to at least seven years and six months in prison for his role in the importation of cocaine into the Port of Newcastle. James Blake Blee, 64, pleaded guilty to importing a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug and smuggling two Brazilian divers into Australia. The District Court heard the cocaine was imported in the hull of a bulk carrier that docked in Newcastle in May 2022.
Arrests made as Rising Tide climate change protesters take to Newcastle Harbour over coal exports

Nov 23, 2024 | abc.net.au | Romy Stephens |Bridget Murphy

Several people have been arrested at a climate protest in Newcastle that involved hundreds of activists taking to the city's harbour in canoes and kayaks. The demonstration, organised by activism group Rising Tide, was advertised as a "blockade" of the world's largest coal port. A Rising Tide statement said eight people were arrested on Saturday afternoon. The ABC has sought verification of that figure from New South Wales Police and details surrounding the arrests.