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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Latest publication
Sep 24, 2026
Outlet visibility, for ABC Australia
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Brooke Chandler

    Rural GP practice relies on overseas doctors as immigration debate heats up - ABC listen (opens the original)

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    In the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, amid debate about slashing migrant numbers in Australia, a rural GP practice is relying on skilled doctors from overseas. By taking on three new international recruits, The Practice Bundanoon says it's been able to accept new patients and continue delivering aged care. It's happening across the country: Census figures show nearly 60 per cent of GPs in Australia were born overseas. Thilini Wijayarupa says becoming an Australian GP was expensive but wo

  2. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Brooke Chandler

    World's 'last coachmaker' dies before delivering final work to king (opens the original)

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    Jim Frecklington OAM has died during the final stages of his legacy build for King Charles III. During his 50-year career, the Sydney man completed two horsedrawn carriages for the royal family that were used for birthdays and a coronation. Mr Frecklington's team are adding the finishing touches of the Commonwealth Royal Coach before it is transported to London. Jim Frecklington OAM, considered the world's last royal coachmaker, is being remembered as a visionary craftsman whose work will endure

  3. Article · Sep 2, 2026 · Brooke Chandler

    $12m koala underpass not used in five months (opens the original)

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    A $12 million koala underpass on the busy Appin Road was designed to protect the koala population. The NSW government says no koalas have been recorded using the underpass since it opened five months ago. Another two underpasses are planned for Appin Road, which runs past the new Figtree Hill housing estate. Underneath one of south-west Sydney's busiest roads lies the city's first koala underpass. At 52 metres long, the Glen Lorne crossing cost $12 million and was designed to reduce vehicle stri

  4. Article · Aug 25, 2026 · Brooke Chandler

    Distress beacon borrowing program proposed after teen hiker's death (opens the original)

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    Topic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents Wollondilly Council has promised to establish a bushwalker safety program after the death of 18-year-old hiker Lily Hooper. Mayor Matt Gould said idea for the program, which would include a distress beacon for hikers, was developed in consultation with Ms Hooper's family. The council will collaborate with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on the delivery of the program. A New South Wales mayor has described Lily Hooper as an amazing woman

  5. Article · Aug 5, 2026 · Brooke Chandler

    Driver dies after crashing into truck in front of police cars (opens the original)

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    A critical incident investigation is underway into a fatal crash near police vehicles using lights and sirens in Sydney's south-west. Police say a driver, travelling about 50 metres in front of two responding vehicles, crashed into a truck near Appin. An investigation into the incident will be reviewed by two police and government agencies. A driver has died after veering into the path of a cement truck as police vehicles using lights and sirens approached from behind. A critical incident invest

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