ABC New England

ABC New England North West is a local radio station that operates under the ABC brand, located in Tamworth. It serves the areas of New England, the Northern Tablelands, and the North West Slopes in New South Wales. This coverage encompasses towns and cities such as Armidale, Moree, Tenterfield, and Glen Innes.

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As Iran and Israel fighting rages, many people face a difficult choice

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Matt Doran |Riley Stuart |Elias Clure

For some people in Iran and Israel, the past week of fighting between their two countries has posed a difficult question: stay, or leave? Choosing the former usually means living with an ever-present risk of serious injury or death. At best? Survival and constant anxiety. Seeking to leave your home to find safer areas — elsewhere in the country or abroad — may seem an obvious option, but there are multiple reasons why it's not one available to everyone.
What do hyenas have to do with human health?

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Norman Swan |Preeya Alexander |Shelby Traynor

Hyenas and vultures play a role in driving down the risk of disease outbreaks, but their decline due to human behaviour is putting our health in danger. Also, we discuss Lifeblood's changes which bring down some of the barriers facing gay and bisexual men, and transgender women, who'd like to donate blood or plasma. Pain education could help people with osteoarthritis get the most out of exercise programs — and even walk the Camino.
Australian couple won't face prosecution after using alleged commercial surrogacy service to have baby abroad

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Kate McKenna |Janelle Miles

A Queensland couple who was referred to authorities over allegations they used commercial surrogacy overseas to have a baby, will not be charged, police have confirmed. The decision has been welcomed by surrogacy advocates who argue Australia's patchwork of laws were "not fit for purpose" and should be changed.
Erin Patterson's mushroom murder trial jury soon to put the puzzle pieces together

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Joseph Dunstan

For seven weeks, jigsaw pieces have been shaken out before the jury in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial. Dozens of witnesses were called and exhibits ranged from photos allegedly showing death cap mushrooms being dehydrated in the lead-up to the murders, to reams of data extracted from seized electronic devices. The trial of Erin Patterson, who stands accused of using a poisoned meal to murder three relatives, continues. Look back at how Thursday's hearing unfolded in our live blog.
'We don't want to outsource what makes us human' as AI starts replacing workers

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Rhiana Whitson

Australian workers are facing a major upheaval as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a cheaper alternative to employing humans. While the full impact of AI is yet to be reflected in job ads or official employment statistics, both employers and employees warn the technology is already reshaping the nation's labour market. It took recent data science graduate Tien Hung Nguyen 30 applications and an internship to land his first full-time job. "I feel privileged to have secured this position.
From chaos to abandoned streets, inside Iran as the conflict with Israel escalates

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Nassim Khadem

Fear and confusion have swept Tehran. On the streets, the situation has gone from utter chaos — traffic jams as thousands fled the capital in direct the aftermath of Israel's attacks — to eerie silence amid shuttered shopfronts and abandoned streets. Iranians, who have spoken to the ABC, say they are frightened by the barrage of rockets, by the uncertainty of what comes next, and by the prospect of the Islamic Republic turning on its citizens — again.
Could a new copyright lawsuit from Disney change the way we use AI?

2 days ago | abc.net.au | Rae Johnston |Bec Cushway

Disney and Universal are suing AI image generator Midjourney, in what could be a landmark case for copyright and generative AI. Could it change how creative industries deal with machine-made 'art'? Also, the Australian government is forcing Apple to loosen its App Store restrictions, allowing iPhone users to download apps from outside the walled garden. What might that mean for developers and everyday users?
Top Tip | Sun and Shade

2 days ago | abc.net.au | Sophie Thomson

Plants have a range of light that they have adapted to growing in. Coping adaptations include turning red when exposed to full sun (some succulents do this) or growing taller in low light conditions. But if plants are pushed too far, they show signs of distress – burnt leaves, stunted growth of a lack of flowers. Plants that can cope with a wide range of light levels are useful in the garden, especially if your garden goes from full sun to full shade over winter.
NSW parents welcome funding for midwife-led care after birth trauma inquiry

2 days ago | abc.net.au | Penny Burfitt

NSW mothers involved in the historic Birth Trauma Inquiry have welcomed an $83 million investment in maternity care. The funding includes almost $45 million to give more women access to midwife-led care, with an additional 53 midwives for regional and rural NSW. The government hopes the workforce is in place within two years. Parents involved in a landmark inquiry into birth trauma are welcoming an almost $45 million investment in maternity care described as the "gold standard".
Financial markets weigh up conflict

2 days ago | abc.net.au | David Taylor

Investment analysts say despite the fact the Israel-Iran conflict is entering a critical phase, there is an uneasy calm on global financial markets. But that calm could dissolve into an economic crisis if Iran sees fit to close the Strait of Hormuz, a geographic zone critical to the world's oil supply.