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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.
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At the age of 41, Lake Macquarie woman Alison Bryson went from seeming okay, to being at crisis point.
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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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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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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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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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Caitlin Furlong presents the Friday Panel this week, Dane and Christie have had a busy time. Christie was in New York as America decided on a new President she reflects on the mood on the streets. Dane prepares to film a new comedy special.    
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The Friday Panel talks misbehaving children and whether you should have a pet as an adult.
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Should you include children at your wedding? That's just one of the questions on the Friday Panel this week.
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Our panel Jess McGuire, Christie Dawes and Janine Fitzpatrick talk random acts of kindness and then explore the best travel hacks for those big international trips.
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Do you have ever nerd out on a particular topic? This week the Friday Panel discusses their nerdy interests. 
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In 2024 ABC Newcastle decided to bring back a listener-driven radio play.
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"I can see the headline now, Mayor a War Coward! Scientist a Fraud! Town Awards Ceremony Turns into Train Crash!”.
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In this episode, Harriet plans to rescue her computer hacking grand daughter, the police chief is distressed to find he's pinned a crime on the wrong suspect, and Helenbach's new Mayor is in damage control. 
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