Kate Aubrey

May 19, 2024 | abc.net.au | Kate Aubrey

Five children under four years of age have been taken to hospital after an incident at a public pool on the NSW Mid North Coast. Police were called to the Macksville Memorial Aquatic and Fitness Centre around 9:30am after reports children had been exposed to excess fumes. Health authorities say four children are in a stable condition at Macksville Hospital. Another child was taken to Coffs Harbour Health Campus. That child's condition is unknown.

Apr 15, 2024 | abc.net.au | Kate Aubrey

In short: A jury has been unable to reach a majority verdict in the trial of Rohen James Hanson, over the alleged murder of his partner Dee Annear in 2021 in Bulga Forest. Justice Peter Hamill apologised to Ms Annear's family, after more than 22 hours of deliberations by the jury failed to yield a result. What next? The matter was adjourned to June 7, when a new trial date will be set.

Apr 8, 2024 | abc.net.au | Kate Aubrey

In short: The release of nearly 100 zoo-bred Bellinger River snapping turtles marks the fifth and largest group to date. Nearly 90 per cent of the population was wiped out in 2015 due to a mysterious virus. What's next: Monitoring remains crucial to prevent the virus from spreading through the species again.

Mar 28, 2024 | abc.net.au | Emma Hannigan |Kate Aubrey

In short: Splendour's cancellation follows those of Groovin' The Moo and last year's Falls Festival. Bluesfest's director warns the state of the music industry is disproportionately focused on megastars like Taylor Swift. What next? There are calls for more government support to keep the music industry afloat. Just a day after Splendour in the Grass was cancelled, Byron Bay's five-day Bluesfest has begun.

Mar 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Charles Rushforth |Kate Aubrey

Police have recovered the body of a man believed to be a rock fisherman reported missing off the New South Wales north coast. A 20-year-old man was reported missing on Saturday evening after he failed to return from fishing at Bare Point, north of Wooli. A land, sea and air search was launched yesterday morning involving police Marine Area Command State Emergency Service, Marine Rescue, Surf Life Saving volunteers, NSW Ambulance and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.