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ABC Central West Local News

Local news, updated weekdays at 6:30am.
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Duration: 4 minutes 58 seconds

Published: Source: Listen

Meet the filmmaker bringing the stories of First Nations diggers to light

Dubbo filmmaker and Yuwaalaraay man Dylan Nicholls has been working with families to recognise the contributions and bravery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Great War.
Two men stand with film camera in front of War memorial. Six countries flags fly above them in a blue sky.
Duration: 12 minutes 9 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: ANZAC Day

Cowra's Joe Williams on a new documentary looking at the challenges of parenting

Growing up in the world of social media.
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Duration: 12 minutes 1 second

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Parenting Children

How Alison regained her mental health after crisis

At the age of 41, Lake Macquarie woman Alison Bryson went from seeming okay, to being at crisis point.
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Duration: 9 minutes 14 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Mental Health

Jason Dearmer on his life helping others as a volunteer

Jason Dearmer, has been named Dubbo's citizen of the year for 2025 due to the role he plays in the local community.
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Duration: 13 minutes 34 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Volunteers

Australian charity helps Israeli farmers fight fires

A not-for-profit Australian group is helping Israeli farmers deal with fires caused by dry conditions and the war with terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah.
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Duration: 6 minutes 38 seconds

Published: Source: Listen

Enironmental campaigner Corinne Gibbons on teaching others through music

Corinne Gibbons uses her music to promote peace and environmental awareness.
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Duration: 16 minutes 47 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Music

Luke Tyburski on the physical and mental challenges of pushing his body to its limits

Endurance athlete on the physical and mental challenges of competing
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Duration: 28 minutes 14 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Athletes

Robbie Mortimer: from footy to country music

Robbie Mortimer decided to give up rugby league and focus on his music career
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Duration: 16 minutes 46 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Country Music

Urgent action needed on global soil degradation

Scientists are warning that 90 per cent of the planet's soil could be degraded by 2050 unless urgent action is taken.
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Duration: 7 minutes 41 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Soil

Australian chef Terri Mercieca on why dessert is the most important part of a meal

 Award-winning pastry chef Terri Mercieca talks about creating the perfect desserts
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Duration: 16 minutes 17 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Chefs

Last Panel of the year

On the panel today Jess McGuire, Dane Simpson and Christie Dawes talk holiday plans. There's also a discussion about the pitfalls of online shopping.  
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Duration: 18 minutes 46 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Comedy

Push to get more people in regional Australia into electric vehicles

Electric vehicle owner answers questions about driving an EV in regional Australia
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Duration: 18 minutes 43 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Electric Vehicles

Eugowra farmer and photographer Kim Storey speaks about her life and flood recovery

Kim Storey farms just outside Eugowra and has become one of the community's strongest advocates, particularly since the devastating flooding in November 2022.
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Duration: 16 minutes 37 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Floods

Who are you?

Christie can't remember names and faces, drawing a blank as people assure her they've met before! Meanwhile Dane gets into the Christmas spirit.
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Duration: 19 minutes 25 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Comedy

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