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Your say: National Broadband Network rollout

ABC News — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:55:42 GMT

Several National Broadband Network (NBN) sites across the country have been shut down and some residents have been forced to leave their homes as a result of a series of asbestos-related safety breaches. Has the NBN been rolled out to your place? Share your story with us on Twitter or Facebook.

Storified by ABC News · Mon, Jun 03 2013 16:55:42

"On the morning of 8 March 2013 I looked outside my kitchen window to see that someone had entered my property, unravelled the water hose and slung it over my high boundary wall and onto to the street side. I went outside to the front of the property to see who was using my water, and found workmen and a man dressed in white protective clothing inside a pit on the truncation corner of the property. He was using my water. Unaware of what was happening, I walked to the edge of the pit and inquired why he had seen fit to enter my property and help himself to my water, without permission. Also, he was digging dangerously close one of my very large garden plants, which I feared would be killed. The man in the pit eventually told me he was using the water to subside asbestos fibres in the pit. I was standing right next to the pit. He had protective clothing and mask on, I did not. I was shocked. I had had no prior warning of any asbestos risk to my property, they had seen fit to trespass onto my property and steal my water, and I had received no warning to not approach the pit. No explanation was given to me. I went back into the house and immediately contacted the South Perth City Council and told them what had happened. They were not interested and I was told it was NBN's issue. I was given the contact number NBN had left with the council in case of problems. I then called NBN, related what happened, and was given a case reference number by them, telling me someone would call me back. I later received a call from NBN to inform me that these were Telstra workers and that he would contact Telstra about it himself and that Telstra would then contact me. Sometime later, I received a call from Telstra, telling me that I should talk to the workers. I told them that I would not, and that I didn't want to expose myself further to fibres by talking with them. They then said that they would call them and provided me with another reference number. I was told they would call me again within a few days. Shortly after that, one of the workers came to my front door, despite my telling Telstra that I didn't want to talk with them. I was taking an important telephone call at the time and they interrupted it. I did not speak with them. I am still waiting for Telstra to call me, as promised." Maria, WA

"The Telstra pit on my footpath was asbestos. The workmen took it up and it was placed in a plastic bag. The guy doing the job looked like someone from Mars. When NBN dug up the footpath they cut my phone line and ruined my internet access. It cost me $150 for a computer tech. plus a new router to get things working again. Not happy Joan. Now I have NBN it is slower and my computer freezes about 2 or 3 times a week . The costs are much higher also. " Joan, NSW

"Asbestos pit was discovered at the end of my street a few months back when the Telstra redemption work was being carried out. Visionstream workers caged off area, hosed down pit then removed the asbestos and placed it into plastic bags which were then sealed. Workers had full safety gear on. Hopefully we come online in the next few weeks. Can't wait." Tod, Tas

We have the rollout in our street at moment and a pit out the front of our house but have seen any digging to date. but would be concerned if i did.
— Sallie Davies · Sun, Jun 02 2013 16:58:54

"We found the NBN rollout to be very profesionally and efficiently run. The staff were cooperative and very willing to share knowledge. There were some hiccups with the provider which were sorted quicker than any of our previous Telecom providers. Keep up the good work. I will say Telstra in typical style disconnected our phone service earlier than agreed thereby stopping us using our existing phone number on VOIP. NBN: Faster, Cheaper and more competent than Land Line." Con, Tas

Is this the "improved service to all Australians, everywhere" that John Howard promised us when he sold Telstra and opened up the telco market? I've been waiting nearly 25 years. Maybe I missed it?
— Dean Hunter · Sun, Jun 02 2013 16:57:18

"I saw the NBN guys ""rolling out"" the network in Yarraville several weeks ago. On close examination I noticed that not only was the cable not optic fibre it was not even copper, it was in fact blue rope. That's right, blue rope and there were reels of it in their van. It would appear that they are engineering a return to the taught string attached to jam tin technology of the past albeit with a greater band width. Still, I can't see it as much of an improvement on the current technology! I'd like to see the minister explain this." Peter, Vic

If it was available here, I'd be on it in a moment! I'm on telstra cable, and whenever it rains, it drops out... the latency of fibre is incredible too!
— James Fisk · Thu, May 30 2013 20:45:35

"Asbestos is at my property. Large broken chunks exposed to my family and children. Where are your work orders, where was our warning, where is the signage. Please explain to us NBN and Telstra. Someone help, this is a major cover up." Tracey, NSW

They are rolling out now in Seaford Adelaide and fortunately for my street, asbestos was long stopped being used when it was built.
— Deirdre Albrighton · Thu, May 30 2013 17:35:29

"My main concerns were to do with my service provider, rather than the NBN. The provider managed to delete my email address instead of transferring it from ADSL to NBN. It is possible that this was a teething problem, as we were one of the first areas in Australia to receive the NBN, but I wouldn't have thought it would result in no email for one month. It took many hours and many phone calls to sort out." - Kelly, Qld

I have a bad experience with the NBN rollout. It hasn't passed my house yet :)
— Simon Green · Wed, May 29 2013 19:43:01

"I connected to the NBN at the end of last year in Armidale. The offer of access to a free trial by Skymesh made the decision of who to go with an easy one. I opted for the fastest, and largest available plan - and I was still finding it cheaper than what I had previously be offered by Telstra on ADSL. The install was painless - I had done my homework on where I could get it, and what prep work had to be done (a powerpoint install) so the installer had no issue. We run multiple devices and multiple users at the same time, with no congestion. We no longer think about the internet - we just do things. Uploading photos, backups and video, while downloading, streaming and browsing all at the same time without any trouble." - Jack, NSW

I've got it at my place. Getting maximum speeds of 13Mbps plugged straight into the box. Not impressed!
— Christian Stanger · Wed, May 29 2013 19:12:01

"My transition from a slow (3mbps connection, due to distance from the exchange), has been a smooth as silk. I am actually paying less for a 300 per cent increase in download speed, and increase of 1,000 per cent in upload speed, and a 200 per cent increase in quota. Added to that I don't need to pay for an additional phone line. The installation process was quite painless and timely." - Scarytas, Tasmania

My brother installs it in Townsville. We have it here in tassie. We love it. So fast, so cheap, so much better. We had dial up here but now the nbn. Fantastic. We use the nbn at work talking to our other offices and hospitals around the country. Much better and clearer and nicer than trying to do it by phone
— Scott Prince · Wed, May 29 2013 19:41:30

"Oh how I would love to tell you of my NBN experience. I fear I will never see it! What a slow process it is to get it to all parts of the country. Last time I checked when we were due, no date - not even a specific year was given as an estimate. I can only hope that wireless technology will take a bit of a leap before then and give us country folk some better internet speed." - Harry, Vic

Bad seems all I have done for three months is give people money, and after 3 months istill no net, now they say I have to pay for some one to come in and rewire my lines into my unit
— Suan Rosset · Wed, May 29 2013 19:09:02

Thick fog blankets Sydney

ABC News — Tue, 28 May 2013 03:16:08 GMT

Thick fog is causing problems for travellers and commuters this morning, with flights being diverted and many ferry services suspended.

Storified by ABC News · Mon, May 27 2013 20:16:08

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@abcnews #itsSydney #fog pic.twitter.com/bWiDIyjiKa · Catherine Cranston

Where'd the bridge go? #sydney #sydneyharbour #sydneyharbourbridge #fog #sanctimonioussydney #eyeonsyd · mswally

@abcnews heading over the Anzac Bridge pic.twitter.com/m58MVUAgVp · Deb O'Brien

Darling Harbour from Pyrmont Bridge #foggycity #sydney · Grace

Fog vs sun. #sydney · Jaks

@abcnews #Sydney fog, ElizabethBay pic.twitter.com/jXxgB29mVz · Prof Kerryn Phelps

@VanessaOHanlon @ABCNews24 @BreakfastNews #rosevillestation pic.twitter.com/nrZ0rPbcL8 · Scott Walters

@abcnews #fog from CQ station looking at bridge pic.twitter.com/MiCfeUPdeC · Claire Cavanna

#cockatoo #island #balmain @abcnews_au · imad_h

@abcnews North along George St pic.twitter.com/3AOTdy4hzd · Sacha Blumen

@abcnews brother's balcony from 21st floor over Hyde Park. Normally can see Opera House & North bridge. #Sydney #fog pic.twitter.com/mdbJICkFP1 · Rebecca Thistleton

Your photos: End of the road for Ford Falcon

ABC News — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:03:48 GMT

Ford Australia says it will close its Australian manufacturing plants in October 2016, with the loss of hundreds of jobs and the iconic Ford Falcon. Here's a selection of your photos of the Falcon.

Storified by ABC News · Wed, May 22 2013 21:03:48

Ford Falcon · Pretty/Ugly Design

The Falcon was also produced by Ford in Argentina (1962-1991) and North America (1960-1970). Here's an ad for the Falcon in a Canadian magazine...

1960 Ford Falcon Station Wagons (Canadian Ad, Pg. 1) · aldenjewell

1960 Ford Falcon Station Wagons (Canadian Ad, Pg. 2) · aldenjewell

1961 Ford Falcon Convertible · Sicnag

1963 Ford Falcon Convertible · Sicnag

1964 Ford Falcon XM Sedan · Sicnag

1965 FORD FALCON CONVERTIBLE · Motor74

1965 Ford Falcon · fdenardo1

1967 Ford Falcon Coupe · Sicnag

1969 Ford Falcon XW Utility · Sicnag

1971 Ford Falcon XY GT Ultra White · Sicnag

1972 Ford Falcon XA GT Hardtop Wild Violet · Sicnag

1973 Ford Falcon XB GT Frosted Lime Sedan · Sicnag

1983 Ford Falcon XE Sedan · Sicnag

1987 Ford Falcon XF Sedan · Sicnag

Ford Falcon GL 30th Anniversary · FotoSleuth

2000 Ford Falcon AU TE50 · Sicnag

2005 Ford Falcon BA F6 Typhoon · Sicnag

Ford Falcon XR8 Ute · FotoSleuth

Your say: Ford Australia to close manufacturing plants in 2016

ABC News — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:43:26 GMT

Ford Australia says it will close its Australian manufacturing plants in October 2016, with the possible loss of thousands of job.

Storified by ABC News · Thu, May 23 2013 15:43:26

Here's a selection of your views.

"I work in Broadmeadows, but not at Ford. It will affect the area. I grew up with Fords and have always had one. It is a piece of our history. The XA, XB, XC Mad Max cars. I loved my ZH Fairlane. I had an XD too. I once had an XC coupe with the rectangular headlights. So sad." - Nicki

XC Ford Falcon Cobra · Hugo90

@abcnews Govt should slap a 30% tariff on all imported cars but reduce the tariff by the % of cars manufactured here by that company
— Brad Skidmore · Wed, May 22 2013 20:17:22

@abcnews It's simple maths. It's too expensive to pay wages in Australia. I hope the unions are happy. Lower wage > No wage isn't it?
— The Angry Ranga · Wed, May 22 2013 20:11:40

"My late father, some of my uncles and myself all worked in the car industry most of our lives, and yes it is sad to see the Ford factory closed. However as a percentage of the population of Melbourne and Geelong the losst is so insignificant, even if you multiply the number by the flow-on effect. In relationship the percentage of lost jobs to the population of Portland in the last two years we have been hit much harder and most of this is totally unrelated to the car industry." - Geoff

@abcnews this is going to hurt, the fallout will be huge in every possible aspect.
— John Nugent · Wed, May 22 2013 20:01:36

"What will my Mum buy next? She's had three white Falcons since 1995. All reliable cars, if a little thirsty." - Rod

It's been a dying industry for years. The smart workers will have sought retraining opportunities to secure their future once the inevitable happened.
— Steve Adams · Wed, May 22 2013 18:46:02

"I worked at Broadmeadows for 24 years, and found them to be a great company to work for, and in my simple mind the whole answer lies in the amount of imported cars that come to our shores. So to me the answer is to charge much higer import duties on these vehicles to bring them into line with our local goods." - Ross

When is anybody in the Federal Parliament going to realise that it is getting unviable to manufacture in Australia? How many more job losses and closing of businesses is it going to take. What is this country going to do when we have dug up everything and sent if off shore? If we don't do something about it now we will end up like Greece.
— Heather Kilner · Wed, May 22 2013 18:51:53

"I have been a loyal Ford fan all my life. I have owned four Fords in 20 years of driving. But really, how much money would Ford have saved if they weren't propping up the V8 circus? And why are our governments, past and current, so insistent on removing tariffs?" - Kathy

This had been said before but if Mercedes can make cars in Germany where the costs are higher than in Australia and their cars are of a superior quality and they put so much money into R&D and locally their cars cost less than ours to buy, WTF are we doing wrong in our factories and please don't tell me it is the workers?
— Jamie Bekkers · Wed, May 22 2013 19:05:00

"I worked for BMW in Germany for eight years as a young engineer in BMW advanced manufaturing division. Immigrated to Australia in 1996 and I have worked as a consultant and have visited several companies manufacturing cars and car components. I think cost is not the reason why Ford (and other car manufacturers) cannot and will not survive in Australia. Germany has a much higher cost base and its car industry is doing well. I think Australian manufacturing is suffering because of poor design, poor quality, poor planning and poor comitment." - Mark

Guarantee Holden will be making plans to do the same in the near future.
— Jayde Riley · Wed, May 22 2013 18:43:05

"I have owned and sold Fords for many years and truly believe in buying Australian. Unfortunately they started to design ugly cars in the '90s and now it's all over. It's not rocket science designing and selling cars: make them reliable, of good quality, and make them look more futuristic than their competitors. Holden released a great car in the 2006 VE Commodore range and it's that good it's still the current model seven years later. Ford just needs a management change." - Mark

Ford Falcon GL · FotoSleuth

What choice have the workers got but to stay employed by Ford until the end, only a small proportion will be able to either retire or find other employment, nice news Ford.
— Tracey Van Zaanen · Wed, May 22 2013 18:41:17

There also needs to be recognition that if you want to run a profitable business in Australia, it means consumers have to pay a lot more. But instead we seek competitive prices for everything from cars to clothing, made by people in 3rd world countries most of the time.But consumers, like voters, are the last to criticise or improve themselves.
— Joshua James Sandells · Wed, May 22 2013 19:00:16

"I chose my current vehicle, a Ford Territory, because it was made in Australia. If Fords are not made here then I will choose from the ones that are. If there are any!" - Sed

Oklahoma tornado aftermath

ABC News — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:48:07 GMT

Emergency crews have pulled more than 100 survivors from the rubble of buildings shredded by a powerful tornado which tore a path through Oklahoma City

Storified by ABC News · Tue, May 21 2013 16:48:07

Journalists and residents in and around Moore, Oklahoma, have taken to social media to share their experiences in the wake of yesterday morning's devastating tornadoes.

This is Zane. He's doing everything he can to help is teacher in #Moore. Always look for the helpers. #okcfox http://pic.twitter.com/fq7IbuQiG8 · Priscilla Luong

Amazing to see what still stands in after the #MooreTornado. Pic continue to come in: http://bit.ly/Zbwkm8 http://pic.twitter.com/5E7C4ThF6x · KFOR

The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office tweeted a picture of this dog yesterday. As it turns out, the dog was protecting its deceased owner.One of the Office's deputies now plans on adopting the pup.

STORY BEHIND DOG PICTURE: The dog was guarding it's deceased owner. Taken to shelter; deputy plans on adopting. pic.twitter.com/cQ1LzHb2Fu · Oklahoma Co. Sheriff

My live shot location today http://pic.twitter.com/5KgkkCVQf5 · Michael Konopasek

Pic I just took at a shopping center in Moore Oklahoma. Everything from the bank to the medical center are gone http://pic.twitter.com/rIIoz3oyxS · Jamison Uhler

Heavy damage to Moore Medical Center. #MooreOK pic.twitter.com/abBcYB7cwH · Mike Jenkins

Through the lows Oklahomans always pick each other up to get through the tough times. #prayforoklahoma #okcoso http://pic.twitter.com/Xt6dCOWhIO · Oklahoma Co. Sheriff

New footage has emerged showing the devastating tornado touching down in Oklahoma.

Storm 5-20-13 · DsZrtnDOLWvOPY8lmYKoxA

Tornado in Moore, Oklahoma 5/20/13 · captainduncel44

The rescue operation continued overnight.

146th Air Lift Support Squadron Performs Tornado Search and Rescue · dvidshub

Your say: how will the 2013 Budget affect you?

ABC News — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:45:45 GMT

Treasurer Wayne Swan has handed down his sixth federal Budget, and we want to know how it will affect you. Have your say by tweeting us using the #abcbudget hashtag.

Storified by ABC News · Tue, May 14 2013 16:45:45

@abcnews #abcbudget Diddley squat for singles. The invisible 10-15% of us funding other ppl's lives & kids AGAIN.
— Rose Denim · Tue, May 14 2013 15:27:00

Arent we all, wont do jack for me, but Im just a single parent on newstart since losing my job and we dont count as a family anymore, just ask the gov run website called Australian Families..
— Penny McNicholl · Tue, May 14 2013 16:31:32

@abcnews #abcbudget $25m reduction to EMDG will reduce our grants business income ergo our household income
— John Reeves Taylor · Tue, May 14 2013 14:49:30

#abcbudget it delivers nothing for working familes NSW, particularly those trapped in the western sydney infrastructure collapse. #auspol
— Tony O'Donnell · Tue, May 14 2013 14:45:13

#abcbudget With yet another delay and diversion of foreign aid budget, we have lost out on $4.8bn going to the world's poor #dontdelayaid
— VGen NSW/ACT · Tue, May 14 2013 14:19:25

Nice to see a budget with policies for the future of Australia. It only affect me as a smoker. But if tobacco taxes are used to educate kids... I don't have a problem with that.
— Patrick Gerard · Tue, May 14 2013 14:19:34

@abcnews #abcbudget Does nothing for me: No aid in surviving while job searching, nothing to motivate the economy to help my job search...
— Marcus Van · Tue, May 14 2013 13:48:22

bella j 10:29 PM on 14/05/2013 The phasing out of the medical tax offset is a hard blow to me. It attacks people who are chronically sick and have limited means to change. Can you heal me treasurer? The impact is even more cruel with the near doubling of the safety net cut off. All this does is make it harder to live - now it will be with more pain.
— abc.net.au · Tue, May 14 2013 05:32:24

Phasing out medical expenses tax rebate is clever. Under the radar for most, but we’ll notice it. 1/2 #budget #abcbudget
— Emma Cooper · Tue, May 14 2013 04:15:09

2/2 I spend >$1k pa on medicines (just for me). Add in gaps and other items (like glasses) and it adds up. #budget #abcbudget
— Emma Cooper · Tue, May 14 2013 04:15:14

Our area loses with the cuts to the coal mining program. Watch BHP suffer.
— Margaret Inness · Tue, May 14 2013 04:04:39

#abcbudget now required to pay more accounting an auditing fees on my SMSF to complete PAYG taxes monthly. What choice is that Wayne!!!
— Bruce Lee Bagnall · Tue, May 14 2013 03:57:26

@abcnews #abcbudget little + impact, no kids, no medical bills, just rent, below av. income & hopeless ambition for a career in the arts.
— Anna Renzenbrink · Tue, May 14 2013 04:02:10

As a university student, the budget is a massive threat to me. Another blow to steadily declining higher education funding #abcbudget
— Benjamin Solah · Tue, May 14 2013 03:28:13

Ever wondered what goes on in the #budget lockup? The ABC's James Glenday captured this shot of Michael Rowland signing in his phone. #behindthescenes #abc #media #budget2013 · ABC News

My children will enter school in a few years, this budget ensures that Gonski is funded for them #abcbudget
— Wolf Cocklin · Tue, May 14 2013 03:24:32

#abcbudget From a quick first glance, the only thing that concerns me is the cut to the solar energy program.
— Perry Gretton · Tue, May 14 2013 03:10:18

New rail infrastructure is fantastic. The North Sydney Freight Rail line will be change the way my commute works #abcbudget
— Luke Maroney · Tue, May 14 2013 02:51:46

Happy to pay more tax. Our household is above average income. Glad middle class welfare is cut. PS Australia is rich. #abcbudget
— Gary Barnes · Tue, May 14 2013 01:52:36

The ABC's James Glenday took this photo of colleagues hard at work during the #budget lockup. #abc #behindthescenes #budget2013 · ABC News

Annular solar eclipse appears over Australia

ABC News — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:51:33 GMT

An annular solar eclipse appeared over Australia just after 7:30am (AEST).The sun is expectedto be almost totally obscured just after 8:30am.

Storified by ABC News · Thu, May 09 2013 16:51:33

Will you be taking pictures of today's #annulareclipse? If you would like to share them, tweet us or upload here bit.ly/IjkQc
— ABC News · Thu, May 09 2013 14:12:13

A screenshot of the of the #eclipse from the live feed ccssc.org/webcast/eclips… twitpic.com/cpgm56 · Dr Chris Tibbs

@lisa_tibbs Here is a screen shot from the live #eclipse feed pic.twitter.com/co2dXkAwwD · Dr Chris Tibbs

Video still of the annular solar #eclipse via a calcium filtered telescope @ 23:40 UTC /6:40 pm CT #australia pic.twitter.com/nVv5ncSYwM · Comet ISON

Today's Solar #Eclipse, as seen from Melbourne at around maximum coverage this morning @VanessaOHanlon twitpic.com/cpgpzy · Brad Warren

@VanessaOHanlon the latest live from warwick - hsc terry pic.twitter.com/oNkEJBNSSy · terry west

@VanessaOHanlon Taken from the southern side of warwick only minutes ago. The start of the Eclipse!! -terry pic.twitter.com/WEhDrXP6XR · terry west

The Eclipse has started! pic.twitter.com/FFvodaXbTm · Sydney Observatory

Australians remember on Anzac Day

ABC News — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:45:13 GMT

Australians around the country and the world have taken part in ceremonies to pay tribute to soldiers who fought and died in war.

Storified by ABC News · Thu, Apr 25 2013 02:45:13

@abcnews #abcanzac Singapore this morning pic.twitter.com/TuEzilosdb · Matt H

ANZAC day in Singapore at Kranji war cemetery #abcanzac pic.twitter.com/m4bkgeD3Kt · David Hope

#Anzac Dawn Service at Australian Embassy #Amman. Simple and beautiful. pic.twitter.com/bLTIQWAfzK · Becc Banks

ANZAC Day at Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby this morning #abcanzac #png pic.twitter.com/XbIJO0YfGt · Rebecca & the World

GF ANZAC bickies! #abcanzac · Shade Sails Plus

Beautiful service at Hyde Park this morning. #abcanzac http://pic.twitter.com/QTconQ1OYz · Georgina Hart

Lest We Forget. Perth Anzac Day Parade #abcanzac http://pic.twitter.com/06Kq2FPwGL · Elizabeth H

Remembering at Villers-Bretonneux #ANZAC #ANZACDay http://pic.twitter.com/KrUEMnt9RJ · Paul Reed

#abcanzac #ANZAC #day #taspolice #pipeband #drumcorps #hobart · Jeremy Sibson

End of the ANZAC Day March in Sydney #abcanzac http://pic.twitter.com/azz5t52ufA · Sarah Hawke

#anzacday #abcanzac #Sydney pic.twitter.com/S0PAFNuATG · Abdullah Alghethber

Albion Park RSL Dawn Service #lestweforget #abcanzac #anzacday pic.twitter.com/t0UrT2RHCL · kai purdy.

Anzac Day Service Brookvale Bus Depot Lest We Forget.... goo.gl/97sz5 #AnzacDay #abcanzac @sydney_sider pic.twitter.com/08wOViSRFr · Leeharne

My Dad, RAAF, 1939. #abcanzac pic.twitter.com/6JW73rZaaF · Nigel Trinca

#abcanzac the bugles I've used today. All played in the First World War. pic.twitter.com/vqSrqYrXFA · WENDY

HMAS Kuttabul, marching proud. #anzac #navy · Kitty

Two up in South Melbourne #abcanzac pic.twitter.com/KTB1I6jB4s · Lisa Maksimovic

March over but now for the War Nurses commemoration and wreath laying #abcanzac #ANZAC #brisbane pic.twitter.com/FCljh85UaG · Rhianna Patrick

The Wall of Remembrance at the AWM lined with poppies #abcanzac pic.twitter.com/zpPOhCGgMh · Lisa Mosley

The #Longreach town band marching in the #Ilfracombe #ANZAC parade. #abcanzac #Anzacday #qld pic.twitter.com/D3cKNO0nMw · ABC Western Qld

Explosion at Texas fertiliser plant

ABC News — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:24:12 GMT

There are reports that dozens of people have been injured by a huge explosion at a fertiliser plant near Waco, Texas. Here are some photos shared on social media sites.

Storified by ABC News · Wed, Apr 17 2013 20:24:12

PHOTO FROM FERTILIZER PLANT EXPLOSION IN TEXAS: Many homes on fire including a middle school. "Many" people trapped pic.twitter.com/Zfe8WdNBkW · Breaking911

PHOTO: Dept of Public Safety says multiple injuries, major damage to homes after fertilizer plant explosion near Waco pic.twitter.com/sVNQffzjSn · Breaking911

Stopped in to get gas on my drive back from Austin to Dallas and a huge blast rocked the entire foundation of this place! A little scary... · Andy Bartee

On Ronda and Reagan. More smoke, fire up the road. pic.twitter.com/zQTTs1Q97B · Kirsten Crow

BREAKING PHOTO: 1 of several building burning near Waco, TX. #BombSquad on scene. Many still trapped inc children pic.twitter.com/EAjTp9cZuh · Breaking911

Triage on the football field pic.twitter.com/0HcEaeKVFx · Kirsten Crow

PIC from chopper 5 of remains of #westplantexplosion. Rubble. Still burning. @nbcdfw #breaking http://pic.twitter.com/I8Bxfr1i3f · Amanda Guerra

Photo from volunteer firefighter in West http://pic.twitter.com/ZEKVwjYNPI · Brandon

Deadly blasts at Boston Marathon

ABC News — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:15:03 GMT

Two people have been killed and at least 23 injured after two explosions ripped through the finish line of the Boston Marathon, police say. Here are some of the key images and videos of the incident that have been shared on social media.

Storified by ABC News · Mon, Apr 15 2013 17:15:03

boston marathon explosion pic.twitter.com/xUZ4EXKhLZ · David L. Ryan

PHOTO: Explosion rocks Boston, MA near finish line of Boston Marathon http://pic.twitter.com/dwKxqlo7Tg · CBS News

Explosion at the 2013 Boston Marathon · massagenerd

Explosions at the Boston Marathon · thebostonglobe

Second Explosion -- Boylston · fatalitysnow

Explosion was closer to Starbucks near Abe and Louies. This picture mid-explosion from Boston http://pic.twitter.com/90Zdn1f5qB" · Joe Bracken

Police react in aftermath of explosion #bostonmarathon #boylstonst (John Tlumacki photo) http://pic.twitter.com/pfgPjcPZAZ · Boston Globe Sports

A small snippet of what is going on here in Copley Square. · Telly

Boston police commissioner Davis says marathon blasts and fire/explosion at JFK library may be linked @bostonherald pic.twitter.com/nTFzo7F2qr · Dave Wedge

Picture @chadderboxrock just sent me of all the runners stopped on comm ave. #boston http://pic.twitter.com/FuyqLCO7On · Craig Silva

Horrifying: bomb just went off at Boston Marathon finish line. A block from my office #BostonMarathon pic.twitter.com/rqH0vPoWDs · EagleinBrighton

Boston Common staging area. Eerie sight. pic.twitter.com/lYU8P4OvVj · Tim Caputo

Man on Boston common has been handcuffed. Police shouting at people to clear the area. pic.twitter.com/PTeOdrmB4C · Eric Twardzik

Scene at BMC #bostonmarathon http://pic.twitter.com/jQ7XKwXYy8 · Patrick D. Rosso

Armed #Boston SWAT members stand guard outside of Brigham & Women's hospital. #marathon #fox25 pic.twitter.com/1z8L9y5wcd · J. Platt

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