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Footage released of fugitive hours before killings

Footage released of fugitive hours before killings

Police have released CCTV footage of accused triple killer Julian Ingram at a police station hours before he allegedly shot and killed three people.

Party elder pleads for Nationals to stop the infighting

Party elder pleads for Nationals to stop the infighting

Party elder pleads for Nationals to stop the infighting

Party elder pleads for Nationals to stop the infighting

The Nationals must put aside their grievances and target being an effective opposition, a former deputy prime minister and party leader says.

Roadkill has unexpected upside for conservation efforts

Roadkill has unexpected upside for conservation efforts

Roadkill has unexpected upside for conservation efforts

Roadkill has unexpected upside for conservation efforts

The carcasses of animals struck by cars are a tragic sight on the nation's roads, but scientists say they could be used to bolster conservation research.

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Nationals back leader as MP warns of 'political cliff'

Nationals back leader as MP warns of 'political cliff'

Nationals MPs are standing behind leader David Littleproud after a renegade backbencher announced his intention to challenge for the leadership.

Houses lost as 'erratic' bushfire threatens towns

Houses lost as 'erratic' bushfire threatens towns

Multiple bushfires have sparked evacuation orders for several towns as temperatures soar to almost 50C in some areas.

Fiery plane crash kills two men, sparks airfield blaze

Fiery plane crash kills two men, sparks airfield blaze

A bushfire continues to burn after a light plane crashed on take-off and burst into flames near a regional airfield, killing both men on board.

Cattle pioneer says the gentle giants saved her life

Cattle pioneer says the gentle giants saved her life

A renowned cattle breeder formed a remarkable bond with Brahman after swapping a city job for a long and rewarding life on the land.

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'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

An environmental watchdog has recommended a Kimberley fracking proposal but conservationists say the decision is flawed and they'll appeal it.

The century-long battle against weeds heads to space

The century-long battle against weeds heads to space

The century-long battle against weeds heads to space

The century-long battle against weeds heads to space

It might have a romantic name but African lovegrass wreaks havoc on the landscape, as researchers trial satellite technology and AI to combat the invasive weed.

Reunion ballad cements divorced couple as golden greats

Reunion ballad cements divorced couple as golden greats

Reunion ballad cements divorced couple as golden greats

Reunion ballad cements divorced couple as golden greats

The first song Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson wrote together since their divorce more than 10 years ago has earned them two Golden Guitar awards.

'From the heart': Wolfe Brothers sweep Golden Guitars

The Wolfe Brothers have swept Australia's peak country music awards, winning five Golden Guitars including the top gong for album of the year.

Fire with fire: growing fight to shift booze culture

Fire with fire: growing fight to shift booze culture

Fire with fire: growing fight to shift booze culture

Fire with fire: growing fight to shift booze culture

More than a decade after a rural woman started a charity by sharing her story of alcohol addiction, a movement to reframe boozy bush culture is in high demand.

Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer

Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer

Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer

Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer

Police fear an accused triple murderer may be receiving assistance to avoid arrest as they ramp up the search for the alleged gunman.

US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

Country music is experiencing an explosion in listeners thanks to US megastars, but an industry veteran hopes young artists don't abandon homegrown sounds.

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Mould-breaking country artist celebrates the 'nos'

A country music star familiar with rejection has challenged the naysayers to look at her now.

Alleged gunman deemed 'low risk' before shooting spree

The streets of a country town are eerily quiet after a shooting spree that killed three people, with police and army personnel hunting for the suspected gunman.

Rising Australian country star comes full circle

Lane Pittman won millions of hearts and minds when he auditioned for The Voice as a teenager. Now, he's performing with the biggest names in country music.

Human connection lauded as AI takes on country music

Australia's top country musicians are aware of the threat posed by generative AI, but many believe the technology could never harness the essence of the genre.

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Leadership reset on the cards to mend coalition divorce

A change in leaders for both the Liberals and Nationals might be needed if the conservative parties are to reconcile their differences amid rising tensions.

Gunman on the run after three people shot dead

Police have flooded a small country town to hunt for a gunman after a man and two women were shot dead.

Ley's leadership in peril as Nationals jump off wagon

With the coalition breaking up for a second time due to its "untenable position," Sussan Ley's hold on the Liberal leadership appears to be slipping.

Great escape to the country squeezing communities

Housing, planning and jobs remain key challenges as country Australia continues to grow six years after the population shift to the regions began.

Woman dies as wild weather lashes east coast

A woman has died when a branch fell on her car as dangerous thunderstorms lash parts of Australia's east coast, prompting hundreds of calls for help.

Bushfire losses mount, dangerous conditions ahead

Home losses have climbed to 289, with more than 1000 structures damaged or destroyed as communities prepare for conditions to worsen in the days ahead.

Bushfires spark inquiry call as funding debate rages

Underfunding has been blamed for the scale of losses from ferocious bushfires but state authorities insist conditions made containment impossible.

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