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A note from our ABC Illawarra editor | |
The federal election has been dominating the news cycle this week, and we have the latest stories on the poll in this week's bumper ABC Illawarra newsletter.
We also have yarns about the region's Anzac Day commemorations, plus a wonderful story about an 18-year-old who decided to celebrate his birthday milestone in a unique way.
Plus, we've taken Your Say on the road again with a special outside broadcast from the Uni Bar at University of Wollongong.
This afternoon on ABC Illawarra Drive presenter Lindsay McDougall (pictured above, centre) and producers Hayley Prenter (left) and Sarah Harvey (right) will broadcast live, chatting with locals about the big issues shaping this federal election. Whether you've already made up your mind or you're still undecided, we still want to hear from you — what matters to you, what's missing from the campaign, and what you're hoping for in Australia's future. You can listen live until 6pm on
97.3FM ABC Illawarra or listen to the show on catch-up via the ABC Illawarra website or via the ABC Listen App.
Have a great week, and remember, if you have a story idea drop an email to 973@your.abc.net.au.
Rory Macdonald,
ABC Illawarra editor. | | | |
Young people in some of Australia's most expensive regional towns are disappointed with both major parties, as experts warn their policies are likely to push house prices up even further. |
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Nathan Bernhard is accused of dangerous driving causing the deaths of his two friends, who were lying in the middle of the road after an afternoon of drinking in North Nowra. |
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A mother and son convicted of murdering an Indigenous teen in Nowra have been told by victim's family of the grief caused by the "revenge attack". |
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A man who drove two friends through floodwater on the back of a ute in regional New South Wales admits to causing their deaths and is "deeply sorry", a court has heard. |
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Some shop owners are seeing such high levels of Pokémon card theft that they have started taking their most valuable cards home to store overnight. |
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In Saturday's federal election there are five regional seats, including Gilmore, that could influence the overall result. Here's why they matter. |
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Indigenous voters around the country could, mathematically at least, decide some of Australia’s closest seats this election. |
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