Bruce Mackenzie

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Lead News Reporter at ABC North Coast

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Almost 800 properties 'uninhabitable' after record floods on Mid North Coast

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Bruce MacKenzie |Bruce Mackenzie

A massive clean-up and recovery operation continues following record flooding in the NSW Mid North Coast and Hunter regions. Almost 800 properties have been deemed "uninhabitable" as damage assessments continue. There are calls for caravans and accommodation pods to be delivered to the worst affected areas. Almost 800 properties have been declared uninhabitable as a massive clean-up and recovery operation continues in the wake of record-breaking floods in New South Wales.
Gale-force winds to hit flood-affected parts of NSW as cold front approaches

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Bruce MacKenzie |Bruce Mackenzie

Gale-force winds are expected to hit parts of New South Wales that are still reeling from the effects of record flooding. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) deputy coordinator-general, Joe Buffone, told reporters at the National Situation Room in Canberra today that attention had now turned to a cold front moving through South Australia and Victoria. He said the front would also impact southern and eastern NSW.
Three people dead, one missing as NSW flood disaster continues

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Isla Evans |Bruce MacKenzie |Bruce Mackenzie

Authorities are urging residents "not to be complacent" as record-breaking flooding continues to impact New South Wales. Three people have been confirmed dead following the recovery of a woman's body from her car on Thursday. The woman, aged 60, had been warned about driving through floodwater after initially travelling in convoy with a police officer on Wednesday night near Dorrigo.
Record flooding in Taree as deluge continues on NSW coast

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Max Tillman |Bruce MacKenzie |Bruce Mackenzie

Homes have been inundated and people are on their roofs as record flooding swamps the New South Wales Mid North Coast. The Manning River is flooding at a level never seen before at Taree, surpassing the 1929 record of 6 metres early this morning, and is still rising. During the 24 hours to Wednesday morning, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) responded to 887 incidents, including 118 flood rescues.
Coonabarabran community in shock after death of two boys aged 6 and 7

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Zaarkacha Marlan |Catherine James |Bruce MacKenzie |Bruce Mackenzie

A small community in in north-west New South Wales remains in shock today after two young boys were found dead inside a home at Coonabarabran. Police went to the house yesterday afternoon after receiving a "concern for welfare" report. They discovered the bodies of two boys aged six and seven. A 66-year-old woman who was at the house and who the ABC understands is their grandmother was arrested at the scene and remains in hospital under police guard. The news has rocked the close-knit community.
Police investigating discovery of man's body by roadside at Griffith

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Bruce MacKenzie |Bruce Mackenzie

Mystery surrounds the discovery of a man's body by a roadside in the NSW Riverina this morning. Emergency services were called to Watkins Avenue in Griffith shortly after 4:20am, where they found a man suffering multiple injuries. He died at the scene. A crime scene has been established with officers from Murrumbidgee Police District investigating the possibility that the man may have been struck by a vehicle. They are also canvassing the area to confirm the man's identity. More to come.
Early morning earthquake rocks NSW Hunter Valley

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Bruce MacKenzie |Bruce Mackenzie

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake has shaken parts of the NSW Hunter region. According to Geoscience Australia, the quake hit just before 3am and was centred near Broke, about 60 kilometres from Maitland. It occurred at a depth of about 10 kilometres, and was felt as far as Tamworth to the north and Canberra in the south. There have been no reports of any injuries.
Comedian, ex-cop and business coach in 'three-horse' race for Richmond

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Bruce MacKenzie |Bruce Mackenzie

Scratch the surface and a federal election fight between a comedian, an ex-police officer and a business coach on the New South Wales far north coast is much closer than it seems. Once Nationals heartland, Richmond has been held by the same Labor MP for more than 20 years. The Australian Labor Party (ALP) enjoys a seemingly comfortable majority of 8.23 per cent, but the Greens went within a whisker —3,500 votes — of winning the primary count at the 2022 federal election.
Employer incentives do not lead to an increase in skilled employment

2 months ago | johnmenadue.com | Bruce MacKenzie |Bruce Mackenzie

_A crucial aspect of Australias long-term economic recovery and growth will be filling the chasm in the labour market at the intermediate skill level a chasm caused by a decade of irresponsible and ultimately damaging fascination with privatising Vocational Education and Training. _ Its good to know we lead the world in something beyond the export of coal and gas. But it is not something we should be proud of.
NSW Police to target youth crime 'ringleaders' with rapid-response strategy

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Bruce MacKenzie |Bruce Mackenzie |Catherine James |Zaarkacha Marlan

Up to 100 young "ringleaders" committing violent crimes in the state's north and west will be the target of a new rapid-response strategy revealed by NSW Police today. Operation Soteria will involve 60 officers and rapid response units targeting offenders aged between 11 and 16 in nine designated areas. The regional trouble spots identified are Moree, Tamworth, Dubbo, Orange, Tweed Heads, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Taree, and Newcastle.