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Rural leaders see budget shortfalls for health, roads

Rural leaders see budget shortfalls for health, roads

The federal budget was billed as the most ambitious and important in decades, but rural Australians say critical gaps outside the cities did not get a look-in.

Australians move to regions seeking affordable housing

Australians move to regions seeking affordable housing

Australians move to regions seeking affordable housing

Australians move to regions seeking affordable housing

Australians are leaving the cities for inland areas as growing house prices shift migration patterns, bringing positive and negative flow-on effects.

Traumatised town looks ahead after fugitive found dead

Traumatised town looks ahead after fugitive found dead

Traumatised town looks ahead after fugitive found dead

Traumatised town looks ahead after fugitive found dead

A town has been on edge for months after a local council worker went on a shooting spree, killing a young woman, her unborn baby, her aunt and friend.

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'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears

'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears

The Liberal and National parties aren't seen as parties of conviction, the opposition leader says after One Nation's historic victory in a by-election.

Rail project axing pulls 'economic rug' from regions

Rail project axing pulls 'economic rug' from regions

The Nationals have urged the federal government not to scrap billions of dollars of funding for the inland rail project ahead of the federal budget.

Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

The Nationals leader is optimistic the Farrer by-election will be an anomaly and is his setting sights on the federal election to regain ground on One Nation.

'Troubling' crackdowns no fix to homelessness crisis

'Troubling' crackdowns no fix to homelessness crisis

Strained by chronic housing supply challenges, a leading researcher has warned councils against forcibly removing their homeless populations.

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'No more tests': One Nation basks in by-election bliss

'No more tests': One Nation basks in by-election bliss

'No more tests': One Nation basks in by-election bliss

'No more tests': One Nation basks in by-election bliss

A historic by-election win for One Nation has sent shock waves through Australian politics, legitimising the party as a right-wing force.

'Disregarded': how Medicare lets down rural patients

'Disregarded': how Medicare lets down rural patients

'Disregarded': how Medicare lets down rural patients

'Disregarded': how Medicare lets down rural patients

Australia's treasured Medicare system is not fit-for-purpose outside major cities, with rural patients disadvantaged and "invisible", an inquiry has been told.

One Nation claims historic win in litmus test poll

One Nation claims historic win in litmus test poll

One Nation claims historic win in litmus test poll

One Nation claims historic win in litmus test poll

Hoots and cheers have rung out at One Nation headquarters as the party won its first lower house seat at a by-election.

Leader admits lost trust as by-election struggle looms

Leader admits lost trust as by-election struggle looms

Leader admits lost trust as by-election struggle looms

Leader admits lost trust as by-election struggle looms

One Nation and an independent are in the box seat to claim the federal seat of Farrer after more than 70 years of being in coalition hands.

Full steam ahead: billions more locked in for rail line

Full steam ahead: billions more locked in for rail line

Full steam ahead: billions more locked in for rail line

Full steam ahead: billions more locked in for rail line

The federal taxpayer's stake in Victoria's massive Suburban Rail Loop public transport project has ballooned to $6 billion, as regional rail gets the axe.

A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole

A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole

A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole

A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole

An ineffective and unchecked payment scheme for doctors who prop up the rural health system has led to a $1.3 billion budget blow out, an audit has found.

Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre

Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre

Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre

Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre

With the Strait of Hormuz still shut and stockpiles running down, economists warn fuel prices could spike above levels previously seen during this oil crisis.

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Loved ones honour volunteers killed in rescue tragedy

Two volunteers who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a boat in distress, died while doing what they were passionate about, their loved ones say.

'Train to nowhere’: fury at Inland Rail cutback

A major rail corridor spanning much of Australia's east will be left half finished due to budget blowouts as furious farmers brand it a major missed chance.

National fuel reserve 'future-proofed' in $10b plan

Australia has taken steps to shore up security of fuel and fertiliser under a multibillion-dollar package as supply chains remain disrupted by the Iran war.

'Downside risks': warning as state debt edges to $200b

A $200 billion state budget debt bomb remains live and ticking as a long-time Labor government favours cost-of-living measures for struggling families.

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Police to probe two deaths declared critical incidents

Police are investigating the deaths of two men in one state, both of which have been declared critical incidents.

'Trying times': farmers stare down trifecta of troubles

Farmers are being forced to adapt and innovate as drought conditions intensify and global shocks push up costs and risk vital fertiliser supplies.

Ten people hurt as 14-year-old driver accused of crash

Emergency services have been sifting through the chaotic wreckage of a four-car pile-up that has shocked a community and left victims fighting for their lives.

PM rubbishes budget tax speculation as home prices slow

Sydney's home price premium over Brisbane and Perth continues to narrow as values retreat in Australia's two largest cities.

Major spend on housing for regional nurses, teachers

Western Australia's government will partner with three mining giants to build hundreds of homes for teachers, police and nurses in regional cities.

Coalition fuel fix misfires over start-up funding doubt

Confusion reigns over who would pay for a coalition plan to add one billion litres to Australia's emergency fuel stocks - and if the supply figures add up.

Midnight Oil frontman leads 'great Australian mission'

Musician, activist and former politician Peter Garrett is hoping to usher in the next generation of Australians to care for the land as he begins a new role.

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