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Canary in the Coorong: shedding light on toxic algae

Canary in the Coorong: shedding light on toxic algae

A study into the disruptions to fresh water shoring up in a globally protected wetlands has revealed hidden algae threats looming on the surface.

Backpacker visa cuts spark fears of rotting crops

Backpacker visa cuts spark fears of rotting crops

Backpacker visa cuts spark fears of rotting crops

Backpacker visa cuts spark fears of rotting crops

The federal government says it is working with farmers on changes to backpacker visas, but there has been no modelling on impacts to harvest season.

Joy and pain of rural life, as mums carry the load

Joy and pain of rural life, as mums carry the load

Joy and pain of rural life, as mums carry the load

Joy and pain of rural life, as mums carry the load

One-third of rural mums have to travel more than two hours to give birth, while many also struggle alone with post-natal depression, a new report shows.

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Medical trial aims to beat 'widow maker' heart attacks

Medical trial aims to beat 'widow maker' heart attacks

While heart attack risks like high blood pressure and cholesterol are important to address, researchers are developing a test for other silent factors.

Firies get AI boost ahead of summer bushfire season

Firies get AI boost ahead of summer bushfire season

One state is turning to AI cameras as it ramps up bushfire protections ahead of a high-risk fire season.

Coalition eyes climate, housing money to fund tax cuts

Coalition eyes climate, housing money to fund tax cuts

Savings of $31 billion earmarked by the federal opposition would be used to fund the coalition's plan to index income tax brackets.

Flower farmers' daughter takes on blooming rubbish

Flower farmers' daughter takes on blooming rubbish

A young woman who grew up watching tulips grow in her parents' hot houses has her own blossoming business diverting tonnes of floristry plastic from landfill.

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'Living dinosaur' relics found in ancient desert caves

'Living dinosaur' relics found in ancient desert caves

'Living dinosaur' relics found in ancient desert caves

'Living dinosaur' relics found in ancient desert caves

New insect species have been discovered in some of the best-preserved caves in the Australian desert, offering a glimpse into an ancient landscape.

'Deeply affected': MP's office to reopen after attack

'Deeply affected': MP's office to reopen after attack

'Deeply affected': MP's office to reopen after attack

'Deeply affected': MP's office to reopen after attack

As politicians grapple with how to improve their security following the alleged attack on Helen Haines, the independent MP's electorate office is set to reopen.

'Hard not to be concerned': officials grilled on grants

'Hard not to be concerned': officials grilled on grants

'Hard not to be concerned': officials grilled on grants

'Hard not to be concerned': officials grilled on grants

An inquiry is being held into a government grant scheme amid allegations of pork-barrelling, following a report the program raised serious integrity concerns.

'We've tried': PM says security measures aren't working

'We've tried': PM says security measures aren't working

'We've tried': PM says security measures aren't working

'We've tried': PM says security measures aren't working

A "deeply traumatic" alleged attack on Helen Haines has left the prime minister facing intense scrutiny over his government's efforts to address online safety.

Free tickets to give shot in the arm to regional arts

Free tickets to give shot in the arm to regional arts

Free tickets to give shot in the arm to regional arts

Free tickets to give shot in the arm to regional arts

An art fund is aiming to boost audiences in regional centres grappling with show cancellations and financial stress.

Motorists rescued as 'perfect storm' sparks flooding

Motorists rescued as 'perfect storm' sparks flooding

Motorists rescued as 'perfect storm' sparks flooding

Motorists rescued as 'perfect storm' sparks flooding

Bystanders have saved trapped motorists as record rainfall from thunderstorms caused chaos across a state and authorities urged caution on the roads.

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

The governor-general has deplored the level of vitriol directed against Australian women in leadership in the wake of an alleged attack on a federal MP.

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Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

A Victorian community is still coming to terms with an alleged attack on its local federal MP, as new details emerge about the independent politician's courage.

Gag claims as $560m grants scheme goes under microscope

The central question for a probe into a closed-shop grants round is who made the calls on $560 million of taxpayer funding for Labor election promises.

'Best of us': attack shatters a life of public service

Independent MP Helen Haines has lived up to her farming family's wisdom not to put up with "tommyrot", with decades spent in service to rural Australians.

'Really traumatic': the postcode lottery of cancer care

Rural cancer patients and doctors have new guidelines for timely treatment and support, in a bid to improve the "postcode lottery" of survival rates.

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Beehive blitz may fill pollination gap as mite spreads

A severe shortage of bees has kicked off an initiative to build a thousand hives as a deadly parasite threatens to wipe out the wild pollinators.

Home is where the heart is for Sapphire City's girl

Succession planning and country pop songs might not go hand in hand, but an Australian singer has found inspiration in bidding farewell to her family's farm.

'Unsustainable': regional flights at risk as costs rise

Major airlines are dropping regional routes due to increasing fuel costs, security, engineering, labour and airport taxes, a Senate inquiry has been told.

Regional home prices holding up as city slickers suffer

As gloom envelops the property market, home owners outside of the major cities have at least seen values rise over the past 12 months.

Kitchens have their Michelin moment in Australia first

A restaurant has earned itself Australia's first and only two Michelin stars as more than 70 eateries are recognised by the famed fine-dining benchmark.

Bottom of house-price slide, rent peak 'fair way off'

Renters and home-owners are likely to be in pain for some time yet as a fight picks up over whether tenants should be protected by caps.

Ancient sites and artefacts uncovered by laser drones

Drones and lasers have revealed Aboriginal rock shelters in dense bushland, research that combines science and cultural knowledge to improve conservation.

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