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Long public transport trips are now a go-to for holiday homecomings

Budget-conscious travellers are turning to long-haul trips on public transport to get home for Christmas, but overcrowding and delays in the regions can cause headaches.
A girl with brown hair and a brown hoodie sits at the window seat of a the vline train and looks at the camera

Published: Source: ABC Goulburn MurrayTopic: Public Transportby Ethan Seiderman and Philippe Perez

'Amazing' early Christmas present for outback NSW graziers following rain

The heavy rainfall is welcomed by graziers and follows months of dry conditions in the state's far-west, with hot temperatures and wind battering the land. 
Rob standing with two of his horses, smiling
Duration: 9 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Rainby Bill Ormonde

Beloved outback 'garbo' collects final bins after 45 years on the job

Mark Mitchell is known for bringing the fun to rubbish collection, donning different outfits and inspiring youngsters to follow in his footsteps. But this week is his final run.
An older man with a santa outfit on standing with a young boy and a woman next to a bin and rubbish truck.

Published: Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Recycling and Waste Managementby Oliver Brown

'Not OK': Oldest regional art gallery in New South Wales left in lurch

Malyangapa Baaka Wiimpatja artist Leroy Johnson says the axing of an arts grant, which he is the last recipient of, has left the Broken Hill arts community feeling unsupported. 
A man in a shirt with Aboriginal art on it looks above the camera.

Published: Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Artby Coquohalla Connor

'Unanswered questions' despite inquest into mum found dead in backyard

Barkindji mother-of-two Sonya Dutton, 31, was found in her family's Wilcannia residence on March 29, 2022 — four days after she was reportedly last seen.
A white car, behind a police tape, a blue tent is set up behind.

Published: Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Courtsby Bill Ormonde

NSW inquest told how exploding lithium-ion batteries turned deadly

A NSW inquest has been told exploding lithium-ion batteries caused volatile fires killing three people in separate blazes within minutes.
Image of an incinerated bedroom, including a bed, in Guildford.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Lithiumby Giselle Wakatama

Alice took her own life at 13. Now her family is fundraising to help others

Alice Wilkinson loved music and was the life of the party. Her death has prompted her family to help others who might be struggling.
A collage of photos of Alice Wilkinson with friends and family, centered on a large black and white photo of Alice.

Published: Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Mental Healthby Kristina Rosengren, Coquohalla Connor and Bill Ormonde

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