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2 days ago |
abc.net.au | Justin Huntsdale
Despite everything she has gone through, Karen Johnson does not hesitate when asked how she feels about rugby league now. She still loves it. Ms Johnson was brought up on the sport as a child, her late husband Brian played professionally for the St George Dragons, and it "paid the bills at our house forever". But she cannot bring herself to recommend rugby league to a child considering taking it up.
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4 days ago |
abc.net.au | Emma Siossian |Justin Huntsdale |Anthony Scully
Just off the coast of Cronulla is an exposed rocky outcrop known as Shark Island, famous for its dangerous, barrelling waves that thunder over an extremely shallow ledge. The southern Sydney break is home to the Shark Island Challenge, an invitational bodyboarding competition that pushes the world's best to their limits. The event, which started in 1997, was relaunched last year after a six-year break as part of efforts to rejuvenate the sport in Australia.
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1 week ago |
abc.net.au | Romy Gilbert |Justin Huntsdale
Mobile GP service Street Side Medics has launched its first regional clinic in Nowra. The not-for-profit organisation provides free primary healthcare for people facing homelessness. The service will operate every Tuesday before eventually expanding services further south. Bernie Goodwin used to dread getting sick because it meant visiting a GP clinic. It made him uncomfortable knowing people would stare at him.
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1 week ago |
abc.net.au | Justin Huntsdale |Claire Simmonds
Volunteers have come together for a weekend of hard work to help clean up Taree after devastating floods last week. Some residents have still been unable to access their homes due to debris covering entrances. The recovery effort continues after the second major flood in four years. More than 700 volunteers are spending the weekend moving around flood-affected areas of Taree in New South Wales to help clean up in the wake of last week's catastrophic floods.
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1 week ago |
abc.net.au | Justin Huntsdale
Wollongong battery materials manufacturer Sicona has signed a partnership with Indian chemical company Himadri. On top of making a $15 million investment, Himadri has licensed Sicona's fast-charging lithium-battery technology and will build its own manufacturing facility in India. The partnership will allow Sicona to employ more staff and fast-track plans to build its own large manufacturing facility in the US.
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