Hero Surgeon, Rare Virus, Trailblazing Mayor, Housing Crisis

0:00A Lismore Surgeon named Herwig Drobitz is gearing up for his fourth mission to Gaza, even with post-traumatic stress disorder from past trips. The medical set up there is crumbling under pressure from ongoing conflict, and he's stepping up to aid war victims despite the personal toll. Meanwhile, a man from northern New South Wales just became the fourth Australian to die from Lissa virus, a super rare virus from bats that's almost always fatal once symptoms hit. Both experts stress early treatment and avoiding back contact to stay safe. Tributes are flowing for Ross Erwin. Lismore's trailblazing first-be-mail mayor, who shattered 120 years of male dominance in local government. She passed at 82, remembered as a fierce progressive, who inspired the community. Builders in New South Wales are slamming a home insurance scheme that piles on tens of thousands in extra costs, fueling the housing crunch, scaring, off-workers, and slowing down new builds when we need them most. From global heroism to local health alerts and fights for fair housing, these stories

1:04capture the grit of northern New South Wales right now. Reminding us compassion and change start close to home. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Adelaide News today, AI-powered local news.