Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Regional

Wool growers facing tough conditions ahead of levy vote

Wool growers facing tough conditions ahead of levy vote

Current wool prices may not be high enough to sustain the industry in Australia, as producers go to the polls to set their levy for the next three years.

One dead, another arrested after suspicious house fire

One dead, another arrested after suspicious house fire

One dead, another arrested after suspicious house fire

One dead, another arrested after suspicious house fire

Police are investigating after a man was found dead following a house fire in northwest Victoria.

'Ever present': help for families after infant loss

'Ever present': help for families after infant loss

'Ever present': help for families after infant loss

'Ever present': help for families after infant loss

An online program is helping rural families navigate their grief after stillbirth, with hopes expanded services will break down stigma surrounding infant loss.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Lane closed: Road to recovery bound by red tape

Lane closed: Road to recovery bound by red tape

With the two-year anniversary approaching for some of Victoria's worst floods on record, many councils are still begging for recovery funding.

Love at first sight in the bush? Data counts the ways

Love at first sight in the bush? Data counts the ways

Housing affordability continues to drive Australians to the regions, with a new data tool helping prospective tree changers find their good life.

PM tries to pry door open in deadlocked housing talks

PM tries to pry door open in deadlocked housing talks

Pressure is mounting on the coalition and Greens to pass the government's housing policies with the PM accusing his rivals of blocking moves to fix the problem.

'Wake-up call': Labor laments tough local election vote

'Wake-up call': Labor laments tough local election vote

With a number of independents and minor parties claiming NSW local election scalps, the premier says his party is struggling to connect with families.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Warning as Victoria stares down increased fire risk

Warning as Victoria stares down increased fire risk

Warning as Victoria stares down increased fire risk

Warning as Victoria stares down increased fire risk

With fire season fast approaching Victorians are being warned to brush up on their safety plans, as many aren't aware they're living in a bushfire-prone area.

'Coming out': artist puts a modern spin on the deb ball

'Coming out': artist puts a modern spin on the deb ball

'Coming out': artist puts a modern spin on the deb ball

'Coming out': artist puts a modern spin on the deb ball

A deb ball creating a safe space for young queer people in regional Australia is part of a four-day arts festival enlivening a post-industrial country town.

Pilot killed in light plane crash over private property

Pilot killed in light plane crash over private property

Pilot killed in light plane crash over private property

Pilot killed in light plane crash over private property

Police are investigating a light plane crash that claimed the life of the solo pilot on Friday.

Battle of Kim and Goliath as bank closes amid loophole

Battle of Kim and Goliath as bank closes amid loophole

Battle of Kim and Goliath as bank closes amid loophole

Battle of Kim and Goliath as bank closes amid loophole

A NSW town will lose its ANZ branch because it isn't considered regional, just months after the bank committed to keep country locations open for three years.

'Not going away': nurses, midwives demand wage increase

'Not going away': nurses, midwives demand wage increase

'Not going away': nurses, midwives demand wage increase

'Not going away': nurses, midwives demand wage increase

Nurses and midwives are on a collision course with the NSW government, as both sides dig in and pay negotiations threaten to get uglier.

Duo charged over $20 million vineyard fraud scam

Duo charged over $20 million vineyard fraud scam

Duo charged over $20 million vineyard fraud scam

Duo charged over $20 million vineyard fraud scam

Police have charged two men in regional Victoria as part of a lengthy investigation into a $20 million fraud scam.

Childcare shortage crippling country families' finances

Childcare shortage crippling country families' finances

Childcare shortage crippling country families' finances

Childcare shortage crippling country families' finances

Eighty-six per cent of families in regional, rural and remote communities are struggling to access childcare, creating financial stress, a report has warned.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

From pony rides to Birdsville, where horses 'just go'

It's a long way from Alan Lai's home in Hong Kong to Birdsville, but the young jockey has embraced his debut at "the Melbourne Cup of the outback".

Warm, wet spring could bring severe storms

Emergency services are urging the public to be vigilant ahead of the spring storm season.

Aftershocks likely after Hunter's 'earthquake swarm'

Power has been restored to homes in NSW's Hunter region after its third earthquake in weeks, but seismologists warn more aftershocks are likely to follow.

The chips are never down in Bertalli's outback kitchen

Bertalli's hot chip van is a favourite among many rural Australians and the family business serving up fresh salty spuds at country shows for 70 years.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Wild dreams and a car crash form golden threads of song

The Long Way Home, Australian country musician Matt Ward's third album, celebrates journeys through the bush, finding home, and falling in love.

'Love the town': Birdsville's only cop to bid farewell

After 10 years as the only cop overseeing a patch of Queensland as big as the UK, Senior Constable Stephan Pursell is preparing to farewell the outback.

'It's in our blood': the ties that bind in Birdsville

The small outback town of Birdsville's population swells from 110 people to thousands for the iconic races, which are celebrating their 142nd year.

'Everyone knows someone': calls to expose rural DV risk

The NSW Country Women's Association is calling for tougher action on domestic violence, with a focus on the greater risks faced by women in rural areas.

Families given a voice to escalate concerns in hospital

A new hospital hotline will be rolled out in Victoria allowing concerned families to escalate care if a patient's health worsens while in hospital.

'Holy cow!': adult learners reinvigorate their careers

From occasional milker to dairy farm assistant manager, retraining has transformed Kerry Hume's career and put taking over the farm in her sights.

Teacher runs towards an end to preventable blindness

Thousands of Australians have taken part in a virtual charity event to raise funds to help the vision impaired in 25 countries around the world.

1 … 19 20 21 22

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria Queensland Economy, Business and Finance Arts, Culture and Entertainment Health Police Weather Fire Music Housing and Urban Planning Social Issue Education Flood Agriculture Human Interest Air Transport

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here