Nick McLaren
@nickmacgong.bsky.social
Journalist on Dharawal land, Wollongong, working for national broadcaster.
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What is it with Kiama? A previous member, Matt Brown had to resign as Police Minister after a wild office party where he danced in his underwear and simulated a sex act on a female MP. Brown then lost his seat to Ward in 2011. #Kiama #GarethWard
August 12, 2025 at 4:08 AM
What is it with Kiama? A previous member, Matt Brown had to resign as Police Minister after a wild office party where he danced in his underwear and simulated a sex act on a female MP. Brown then lost his seat to Ward in 2011. #Kiama #GarethWard
Patients left to fend for themselves in NSW regional mental health crisis.
Patients 'left to fend for themselves' amid mental health crisis in NSW
Patients and their families navigating the mental health system in regional NSW say critical gaps in care are leading to deadly consequences for people with complex needs.
www.abc.net.au
August 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Patients left to fend for themselves in NSW regional mental health crisis.
Just in: By-election to be held in the seat of Kiama on Sat Sept 13, to replace Gareth Ward.
August 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Just in: By-election to be held in the seat of Kiama on Sat Sept 13, to replace Gareth Ward.
NSW MP Gareth Ward found guilty of sexually abusing two young men. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Breaking: Jury finds NSW MP Gareth Ward guilty of sexual abuse
After nine weeks of evidence, a jury finds the Kiama MP guilty on four sexual abuse charges involving two young men.
www.abc.net.au
July 25, 2025 at 5:22 AM
NSW MP Gareth Ward found guilty of sexually abusing two young men. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Sly Stone, the American musician who lit up generations of dancefloors with his gloriously funky and often socially conscious songwriting, has died aged 82.
Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82
American songwriter lit up generations of dancefloors with his group Sly and the Family Stone
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Sly Stone, the American musician who lit up generations of dancefloors with his gloriously funky and often socially conscious songwriting, has died aged 82.
It was always going to happen but hey … 12 people aboard the Madleen, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, have been detained by Israeli authorities.
Israeli army 'boards' Freedom Flotilla Coalition's Gaza-bound ship, group says
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says the Israeli military has "boarded" the Gaza-bound charity ship the Madleen, after the Israeli foreign ministry earlier said it had told the ship to change course.
www.abc.net.au
June 9, 2025 at 3:06 AM
It was always going to happen but hey … 12 people aboard the Madleen, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, have been detained by Israeli authorities.
Video of a Chinese paraglider widely published by news media outlets around the world was at least partly manipulated by generative artificial intelligence tools www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
A close look at this viral Chinese video reveals something is off
The ABC was among hundreds of media outlets which reported on the incredible footage. Experts say the video was at least partially manipulated by artificial intelligence.
www.abc.net.au
June 3, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Video of a Chinese paraglider widely published by news media outlets around the world was at least partly manipulated by generative artificial intelligence tools www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
The life of Australia's largest oil and gas project will be extended to 2070. Aren’t we meant to be net zero by 2050?
Australia's largest gas project approved for operation to 2070
The life of Australia's largest oil and gas project will be extended to 2070, with Environment Minister Murray Watt giving the long-awaited environmental approval for Woodside's North West Shelf proje...
www.abc.net.au
May 29, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The life of Australia's largest oil and gas project will be extended to 2070. Aren’t we meant to be net zero by 2050?
On Day 3, Kiama MP Gareth Ward's trial hears man declined sexual advances before alleged rape www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Trial hears man refused NSW MP's sexual advances before alleged rape
One of the alleged victims of former NSW Cabinet Minister Gareth Ward tells a court the politician raped him in his Sydney home after he repeatedly declined his advances.
www.abc.net.au
May 29, 2025 at 12:22 AM
On Day 3, Kiama MP Gareth Ward's trial hears man declined sexual advances before alleged rape www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Two Palestinian men allege they were shackled, blindfolded, beaten, dragged across broken glass, scalded with hot water and kept in rooms with dogs at an Israeli detention facility.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
'They detain dogs with humans': Shocking claims from Gaza detainees
Two Palestinians released during the Gaza ceasefire have detailed shocking claims against Israeli forces, while the IDF insists all prisoners and detainees were treated appropriately. WARNING: Some re...
www.abc.net.au
May 25, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Two Palestinian men allege they were shackled, blindfolded, beaten, dragged across broken glass, scalded with hot water and kept in rooms with dogs at an Israeli detention facility.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
The forgotten story of Australians who fought in the Spanish Civil War
The forgotten story of the Australians who fought in the Spanish Civil War
When one side of the Spanish Civil War asked the world for help, a small band of Australian men and women answered the call.
www.abc.net.au
May 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The forgotten story of Australians who fought in the Spanish Civil War
Kully Bay homeless living in vans and buses on Lake Illawarra receive eviction notices #Wollongong
Homeless, nomads in lakeside car park told to move amid protests
More than a dozen homeless and nomadic people living in a public car park in southern Wollongong have been given eviction notices. The government says it is to provide "suitable housing" in winter.
www.abc.net.au
May 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Kully Bay homeless living in vans and buses on Lake Illawarra receive eviction notices #Wollongong
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THE EARTH IS MELTING (and Other Inconveniences)
A few years ago, I found myself photographing the Extinction Rebellion protests, read my thoughts, view full thread below👇
#Climate #Environment #Activism #Protests #XR #Sustainability #Earth #Future #Justice #Nature #Change #Hope #Awareness #Action
A few years ago, I found myself photographing the Extinction Rebellion protests, read my thoughts, view full thread below👇
#Climate #Environment #Activism #Protests #XR #Sustainability #Earth #Future #Justice #Nature #Change #Hope #Awareness #Action
November 27, 2024 at 1:53 PM
THE EARTH IS MELTING (and Other Inconveniences)
A few years ago, I found myself photographing the Extinction Rebellion protests, read my thoughts, view full thread below👇
#Climate #Environment #Activism #Protests #XR #Sustainability #Earth #Future #Justice #Nature #Change #Hope #Awareness #Action
A few years ago, I found myself photographing the Extinction Rebellion protests, read my thoughts, view full thread below👇
#Climate #Environment #Activism #Protests #XR #Sustainability #Earth #Future #Justice #Nature #Change #Hope #Awareness #Action
“I'm terrified of losing my granddaughter, something as simple as milk could save her life,”
Israel is keeping up its blockade of aid as kids starve to death
As the total ban on any humanitarian aid entering Gaza stretches into its third month, doctors warn babies are starving in hospitals.
www.abc.net.au
May 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
“I'm terrified of losing my granddaughter, something as simple as milk could save her life,”
The re-elected federal government is being urged to get on with establishing Australia's offshore wind industry.
'Mandate' for offshore wind as voters rebuke plan to scrap zones
Supporters of large-scale renewable energy projects are urging Labor to get on with the job of assessing offshore wind options in New South Wales after the weekend's landslide election victory.
www.abc.net.au
May 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The re-elected federal government is being urged to get on with establishing Australia's offshore wind industry.
Is Bisalloy steel selling ‘weapons steel’ to Israel? It’s all about the wording.
Australia's Bisalloy Steel sells to IDF in violation of UN Arms Treaty - Michael West
ASX-listed Bisalloy Steel illegally exports Australian-made armoured steel for vehicles regularly used by the IDF killing machine.
michaelwest.com.au
May 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Is Bisalloy steel selling ‘weapons steel’ to Israel? It’s all about the wording.
ABC predicts Labor to take Cunningham in the northern Illawarra
May 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
ABC predicts Labor to take Cunningham in the northern Illawarra
So what are political parties offering when it comes to our nature laws? Not much it seems.
As election day nears, one topic has been largely ignored: the environment
With Australia in the grip of what many consider a biodiversity crisis, here's what the major parties have promised when it comes to nature laws and the environment.
www.abc.net.au
May 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM
So what are political parties offering when it comes to our nature laws? Not much it seems.
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I know, I know, I shouldn't link to X, but this documentary will be almost nowhere to be found soon. Spread it while we can.
#FreePalestine #GazaHolocaust
x.com/theafroaussi...
#FreePalestine #GazaHolocaust
x.com/theafroaussi...
Najat on X: "Full documentary - Louis Theroux’s The Settlers https://t.co/n7loQsVjsK" / X
Full documentary - Louis Theroux’s The Settlers https://t.co/n7loQsVjsK
x.com
April 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I know, I know, I shouldn't link to X, but this documentary will be almost nowhere to be found soon. Spread it while we can.
#FreePalestine #GazaHolocaust
x.com/theafroaussi...
#FreePalestine #GazaHolocaust
x.com/theafroaussi...
"I will never be able to live where I grew up." With a median home price of almost $1.5m, Kiama is the most expensive place to buy a home in regional Australia.
Housing policies a 'slap in the face' for young voters
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.
www.abc.net.au
April 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
"I will never be able to live where I grew up." With a median home price of almost $1.5m, Kiama is the most expensive place to buy a home in regional Australia.
Where do the major parties stand on climate change? Turns out they're worlds apart.
Where do the major parties stand on climate? Turns out they’re worlds apart
As the election campaign draws to a close, it's safe to say both major parties have been quiet on climate change. While Labor policies have made some progress to decarbonise, the Coalition threatens t...
www.abc.net.au
April 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Where do the major parties stand on climate change? Turns out they're worlds apart.
The grandmother of south coast teen Taj Hart, who was murdered in deliberate hit-and-run, has lashed out at the pair responsible in court.
'Forever coward murderers' confronted by hit-and-run victim's family
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".
www.abc.net.au
April 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The grandmother of south coast teen Taj Hart, who was murdered in deliberate hit-and-run, has lashed out at the pair responsible in court.
Australians mark 110 years since Gallipoli with Anzac Day dawn services across the country
'We feel them still near us in spirit': Australians mark Anzac Day
Thousands of people have come together to mark Anzac Day across the country, 110 years after Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on the Turkish coastline at Gallipoli.
www.abc.net.au
April 25, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Australians mark 110 years since Gallipoli with Anzac Day dawn services across the country
Man charged with murder after stabbing death in Nowra on Easter Sunday.
Man charged with murder over stabbing outside farmers market
A 47-year-old man will face court today after handing himself in to police after the stabbing death of another man in a Nowra street, on the NSW south coast.
www.abc.net.au
April 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Man charged with murder after stabbing death in Nowra on Easter Sunday.