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Parents create 'university of life' for non-verbal daughter

When Lillian Rowsell was in her final year of school and unable to continue formal education, her parents found a creative solution.
A young woman with red hair sitting on a bed holding a pink hand weight above her head

Published:

Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 9:46am

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: People With Disabilityby Wiriya Sati

Death in custody inquest finds evidence of complacency and incompetence

A NSW coroner recommends conduct reviews for medical staff over their treatment of a prisoner who died within a day of entering Australia's largest prison.
A young man in a formal suit and tie stands smiling, in a church carpark

Published:

Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 4:50pm

Source: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Prisonsby Claire Simmonds

Sex discrimination commissioner slams gender definition proposal

Australia's sex discrimination commissioner condemns a proposal to reinstate biological definition of sexes as a "step back" for women.
Politician speaks in Canberra with Nationals leader in background.

Published:

Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 3:20pm

Source: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Human Rightsby Marina Trajkovich and Claire Simmonds

Man accused of stealing $10K from 83yo cancer patient outside bank

A man who allegedly assaulted and stole $10,000 in cash from an 83-year-old cancer patient outside a Coffs Harbour bank has been granted bail.
Generic image of NSW Police officer.

Published:

Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 1:16pm

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Courtsby Nakita Jager

Fears of job losses as WIN confirms overhaul of 50-year-old news bulletins

Media academics fear for the future of regional journalism after the drastic downsizing of one of Australia's oldest nightly news bulletins.
NBN News logo

Published:

Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 3:25pm

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Journalismby James Paras and Carly Cook

Large flock of rare swift parrots seen near Port Macquarie

The sighting of critically endangered parrots is seen as "really exciting" after hardly any were seen across NSW last year. But a bird expert warns the species still faces significant threats.
A bright green parrot in a eucalyptus tree looks straight at the camera.

Published:

Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 2:48pm

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Birdsby Emma Siossian

After escaping sexual slavery, Yazidis re-traumatised by return of 'ISIS brides'

The return of several 'ISIS brides' from Syria has been re-traumatising for Australian Yazidis, many of whom escaped sexual slavery at the hands of the terrorist organisation.
A portrait shot of a young woman, Amera Ali.

Published:

Fri 29 May 2026 at 5:56am

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Refugeesby Marina Trajkovich and Jostina Basta

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Endangered river turtles bounce back a year after historic floods.

An endangered species of river turtle found only on the NSW mid north coast has bounced back to pre-flood numbers after many were killed or displaced during last year's the record-breaking disaster.
Underwater image of a turltle approaching a fish laid as bait to measure numbers
Duration: 24 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North Coast

XPT retro revival, as iconic train returns to the tracks, after major refurbishment.

The Sydney to Grafton XPT service has resumed, see here rolling into Kendall Railway Station on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Brightly coloured train sporting colours and desgns from 40 years ago
Duration: 11 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North Coast

Whale in Wallis Lake

A baby humpback whale delighted locals, visitors and apparently some dolphins on Sunday, as it cruised around the lake area of Forster and Tuncurry.
A humpback whale breaks the surface of the water in a lake setting
Duration: 14 seconds

Source: ABC News

A regent honeyeater spotted in northern NSW is recorded mimicking the call of a little wattlebird

Efforts are underway through a captive breeding program to teach juvenile regent honeyeaters their traditional call, important for attracting a mate.
Two of the critically endangered honeyeater birds
Duration: 28 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North Coast

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