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How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

A small town has a new pub, a tourism gong and rising house prices four years after a flood, proving the power of community connection in disaster recovery.

'Needs not deeds': benefits of keeping kids out of jail

'Needs not deeds': benefits of keeping kids out of jail

'Needs not deeds': benefits of keeping kids out of jail

'Needs not deeds': benefits of keeping kids out of jail

Children who go to jail are far more likely to re-offend compared to those who go into diversion and support programs, an inquiry has been told.

Hopes of a path forward for the Murray-Darling Basin

Hopes of a path forward for the Murray-Darling Basin

Hopes of a path forward for the Murray-Darling Basin

Hopes of a path forward for the Murray-Darling Basin

While communities around Australia's largest river system want to support both the environment and industry, debate continues over climate risks and water use.

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Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

No more cases of a deadly bird flu strain have been detected with tests continuing as sick or dead seabirds are discovered on beaches.

Funding for DV services to tackle 'abominable' issue

Funding for DV services to tackle 'abominable' issue

Advocates of family violence prevention are grateful for a cash injection provided by a state budget, but stress it must continue for the system to stay afloat.

Up sticks: great escape to the country at record high

Up sticks: great escape to the country at record high

For every four people moving from the capital cities to the regions, there are only three going in the other direction, new migration figures show.

Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

The poultry industry and authorities are preparing for the possible spread of a deadly avian flu strain and the impact it could have on egg and chicken prices.

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Sweet relief: emergency worker fighting fire with honey

Sweet relief: emergency worker fighting fire with honey

Sweet relief: emergency worker fighting fire with honey

Sweet relief: emergency worker fighting fire with honey

It's a peaceful feeling to have 60,000 little lives in your hands, according to a firie who has turned to beekeeping to find calm and launch a new venture.

Push-up post office has town laughing and crying

Push-up post office has town laughing and crying

Push-up post office has town laughing and crying

Push-up post office has town laughing and crying

A post office in a small Tasmanian township is proving that the community that exercises (and laughs) together, stays together.

'Basics' budget the start of Labor state election pitch

'Basics' budget the start of Labor state election pitch

'Basics' budget the start of Labor state election pitch

'Basics' budget the start of Labor state election pitch

In his government's last budget before a state election, the NSW treasurer is looking to sell a message of responsibility and basic service delivery.

'Inadequate': police response to fatal DV attack lashed

'Inadequate': police response to fatal DV attack lashed

'Inadequate': police response to fatal DV attack lashed

'Inadequate': police response to fatal DV attack lashed

Police have copped criticism for taking nearly an hour to respond to a triple-zero call detailing a disturbing domestic violence attack.

Drivers brace as excise increase looms on holiday eve

Drivers brace as excise increase looms on holiday eve

Drivers brace as excise increase looms on holiday eve

Drivers brace as excise increase looms on holiday eve

A jump in fuel prices will wreak havoc on regional economies as one of the biggest holiday periods for road trippers approaches, a peak body has warned.

The farmer wants a wife, the farm gets an entrepreneur

The farmer wants a wife, the farm gets an entrepreneur

The farmer wants a wife, the farm gets an entrepreneur

The farmer wants a wife, the farm gets an entrepreneur

City-raised spouses can breathe new life into farm businesses, with agritourism credited with keeping young people in the regions and building the workforce.

Teen arrested after man fatally stabbed in outback town

Teen arrested after man fatally stabbed in outback town

Teen arrested after man fatally stabbed in outback town

Teen arrested after man fatally stabbed in outback town

Family feuding and riotous behaviour in an outback town have left a young man dead from stab wounds following a series of violent confrontations.

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The small stretch of country road causing huge problems

The indefinite closure of part of a highway built by convicts is causing shocks across regional economies, health care and maybe even influencing politics.

Long fight for answers over more possible Milat victims

Loved ones of murdered and missing people have decried a lack of interest from police in finding those responsible for the unsolved crimes.

Popular goods retailer eyes regions for store expansion

Super Retail Group, which owns Supercheap Auto, Macpac, BCF and Rebel, is expanding its store footprint to 900 within five years under a new growth plan.

Murder charges laid after 'cheeky' man stabbed to death

Two people have been charged with the murder a young man who has been remembered as cheeky and mischievous by his family.

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Artist stitches threads of connection around the world

What began as a teenage pastime has helped a rural artist build a unique international career in embroidery, a craft she says keeps culture and history alive.

Motorbike rider dies in outback desert race crash

A competitor in an outback motorcycle race has died from his injuries after crashing during the first leg of the 450km event.

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

After helping save up to 40 of his neighbours and friends from a destructive flash flood, an ex-truck driver has turned to sculpture to heal and help others.

Inquiry launched after slain girl's parents' plea

The workings of a mental health review tribunal will be examined after a 10-year-old girl was killed in a rural town by a young person known to her.

Mapping forces with help from galaxies far, far away

Striking maps produced with the help of a powerful radio telescope in the Australian outback will help scientists better understand how the Milky Way formed.

Watchdog flooded with complaints as dry spell persists

There has been a sharp increase in the number of people being dobbed in for misusing water as a state experiences ongoing drought.

Traditional trade uncovers magic in the humble chair

One of Australia's few remaining upholsterers unravels family histories, memories and nostalgia as she refurbishes chairs in her regional backyard studio.

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