Jess Scully

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Jess Scully |Sally Bryant

A prized gold and silver belt buckle, belonging to the world's oldest cowboy Bob Holder, has gone missing from his Cootamundra property. Holder won the silver and gold buckle at the saddle bronc event at a competition in Iowa, United States in 1959. Police believe the buckle was stolen and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Police are investigating the theft of a prize gold and silver rodeo belt buckle from the world's oldest cowboy from his NSW home.

Jan 14, 2025 | abc.net.au | Jess Scully

Jarrod Jones has autism and had never been to a pub-style trivia event until an all-abilities version of the popular event, TriviAbility, rolled into Wagga Wagga, NSW. All-abilities trivia takes a regular quiz night format and makes tweaks in order to accommodate people with all kinds of disabilities. Mr Jones said the revised format lent itself to forging friendships and learning about the things other people knew and loved.

Jan 10, 2025 | abc.net.au | Jess Scully |Sally Bryant |Lucas Forbes

New South Wales towns known for their hot, dry climates are experiencing an increase in humid days. Increased moisture in the air means evaporative cooling, which many houses are fitted with, is not as effective and can create a breeding ground for mould. Many residents in NSW are opting for refrigerative air conditioning, but experts warn this will not solve issues with mould. Steve Absolum has certainly noticed the increased number of muggy days over summer.

Dec 26, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jess Scully

Learning about her ancestors' connection to the Anzac spirit has brought a sense of pride for Aunty Cheryl Penrith. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains images and names of people who have died. "It's pretty unimaginable that two young Aboriginal men from Balranald would go to France in 1917/18," she says.

Dec 22, 2024 | abc.net.au | Rachel Holdsworth |Jess Scully

A bus driver was killed and 13 people were injured when the Greyhound Australia bus crashed into the rear of a truck on the Hume Highway. NSW Ambulance says many passengers were not wearing seatbelts. Road advocates are calling for a national campaign about the importance of seatbelts on buses. A fatal accident involving a bus in southern New South Wales has prompted calls for a national campaign on bus seatbelt safety.