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Pickers 'living in squalor' claim their end-of-season bonus was unfairly withheld

Ten pickers who worked at Hallmark Cherries' orchard in NSW complain about poorly maintained accommodation and failure to pay an end-of-season bonus.
A close-up image of a bunch of ripe cherries, still on the tree.

Published: Source: NSW Country HourTopic: Fruit Growingby David Claughton

Family demands answers after 'disturbing' arrest captured on camera

An Aboriginal man who was known by NSW Police to have mental health issues was hospitalised after his arrest over a traffic stop.
A man in a baseball cap smiles at the camera.

Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Policeby Catherine James

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

Electricity price blowout between city and country a 'dire situation'

Regional ratepayers are shouldering higher energy bills than their city counterparts, and their councils have had enough.
The sun sets on the horizon and against a pale blue sky you see endless rows of power lines and towers.

Published: Source: ABC RiverinaTopic: Cost of Livingby Nicola Ceccato

Wild hailstorms batter NSW as bushfires keep burning

Hailstorms have damaged homes in parts of western NSW as the cost of nearby bushfires continues to mount. 
Hail blankets a front yard with plants and a power pole in the background.

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Stormsby Hamish Cole and Alex James

Police action 'inadequate' in lead-up to murder-suicide, coroner says

Lynette Thompson was set on fire by her partner who later committed suicide.  A coroner wants NSW police to change their procedures in dealing with domestic violence.  
Dubbo Courthouse

Published: Source: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Courtsby Lily Plass and James Paras

Matt believes firefighting caused his cancer, but can't access compensation

Matthew Petch says firefighters like him are being left behind by an outdated compensation scheme and a lack of health screening.
A firefighter in a helmet and uniform looking into the night.

Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Cancerby Jacqueline Lynch

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An edited video shows police officers arresting a man at Dubbo,

An edited video shows police officers arresting a man at Dubbo.
Phone vision of police officers arresting a man who is resisting
Duration: 1 minute 27 seconds

Source: ABC Western Plains

Grattai, south of Mudgee, was hit by a hailstorm on Thursday afternoon.

The locality of Grattai, south of Mudgee, was hit by a hail storm on Thursday afternoon.
Aftermath of a hail storm filmed while driving
Duration: 29 seconds

Source: ABC Central West

Brewarrina investigation shows figure leaving crime scene

CCTV footage released by NSW Police shows someone leaving the scene of a car on fire in Brewarrina on 28 September 2025.
CCTV footage shows someone leaving the scene of a car fire
Duration: 27 seconds

Source: ABC News

Service NSW Centre windows damaged in Dubbo storm

Large windows in the Dubbo Service NSW Centre collapsed after 80km wind gusts.
A screen shot from a video of the Service NSW windows getting damaged by a storm in Dubbo.
Duration: 20 seconds

Source: ABC News

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