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Hospital shortages threaten local births for Vic women

Hospital shortages threaten local births for Vic women

Maternity services in Victoria's Geelong region are struggling to get enough staff, causing them to turn pregnant women away to other centres.

'We are the glue': rural women's network marks 30 years

'We are the glue': rural women's network marks 30 years

'We are the glue': rural women's network marks 30 years

'We are the glue': rural women's network marks 30 years

Women are the glue that holds rural communities together, something the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network is celebrating in its 30th year.

Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Land-lease agreements in regional areas, co-operative housing and vertical villages could help solve rising housing stress for older low-income earners.

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Firefighting ripe for tech disruption as seasons worsen

Firefighting ripe for tech disruption as seasons worsen

Artificial intelligence and bushfire simulators could revolutionise traditional firefighting, as fire seasons get worse and more complex, experts say.

Sparks fly over planned power lines across farming land

Sparks fly over planned power lines across farming land

The energy market operator has dismissed a bid to shift a controversial transmission line project after critics argued there was a better alternative.

Mystery surrounds death of man found on country road

Mystery surrounds death of man found on country road

An investigation is under way into the death of a found by a passer-by on a road in northern Victoria and a driver is helping police with their enquiries.

Jobs and housing remain a drawcard for tree-changers

Jobs and housing remain a drawcard for tree-changers

Australians are moving further away from cities in pursuit of available jobs and housing, as more people leave Sydney than any other capital.

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Why Australians are moving further away from cities

Why Australians are moving further away from cities

Why Australians are moving further away from cities

Why Australians are moving further away from cities

City-dwellers are drawn to country life for space, wellbeing, affordability and more time, according to research by the Regional Australia Institute.

From Beyonce to rural Oz, choir brings songs of hope

From Beyonce to rural Oz, choir brings songs of hope

From Beyonce to rural Oz, choir brings songs of hope

From Beyonce to rural Oz, choir brings songs of hope

South Africa's Soweto Gospel Choir will tour regional Australia from August, bringing culture and entertainment to communities that sometimes miss out.

Duo accused of cutting power by shooting transformers

Duo accused of cutting power by shooting transformers

Duo accused of cutting power by shooting transformers

Duo accused of cutting power by shooting transformers

Police have arrested two men after they allegedly shot at least eight power transformers in East Gippsland, causing $100,000 worth of damage and power outages.

Living and learning on the land a lot for bush families

Living and learning on the land a lot for bush families

Living and learning on the land a lot for bush families

Living and learning on the land a lot for bush families

The Isolated Children’s Parents Association wants equitable education for bush kids, who have no choice but to learn from home or at boarding schools.

'An awful experience': man dead, wife escapes unit fire

'An awful experience': man dead, wife escapes unit fire

'An awful experience': man dead, wife escapes unit fire

'An awful experience': man dead, wife escapes unit fire

A fire has ripped through a regional Victorian retirement village, killing an elderly resident whose wife escaped to safety.

On tractor for world record as mighty machine turns 100

On tractor for world record as mighty machine turns 100

On tractor for world record as mighty machine turns 100

On tractor for world record as mighty machine turns 100

The Farmall tractor, loved by generations of farmers and collectors, will celebrate its centenary in country NSW this weekend.

Directors quit Vic farmers' body at annual conference

Directors quit Vic farmers' body at annual conference

Directors quit Vic farmers' body at annual conference

Directors quit Vic farmers' body at annual conference

Three directors have resigned from the Victorian Farmers Federation, citing proposed constitutional changes, a lack of consultation and leadership concerns.

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Vic council scraps Australia Day citizenship ceremonies

A council in central Victoria will ditch Australia Day citizenship ceremonies and add more inclusive events with local Indigenous groups on January 26.

Weeks of wrangling to settle Commonwealth Games bill

The Victorian government has not reached a compensation deal with the Commonwealth Games Federation after pulling out of hosting the 2026 Games.

Beaches closed after suspected great white shark attack

Surfers and swimmers are being told to stay out of the water after a man was bitten by a suspected great white shark at a popular Western Australia surf spot.

Warning of lingering harm amid rural pediatric squeeze

The children's health charity Royal Far West is warning of worsening complex developmental conditions as families wait years to see specialists.

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Heat disrupts cancer tests for a million rural Aussies

Bowel cancer screening kits cannot be used when temperatures rise above 30.5C, sparking calls for targeted rural health campaigns during winter.

Games snub unlocks cash for regional housing: Andrews

The Victorian government says cancelling the Commonwealth Games will mean more money for regional Victoria, as it continues to defend its decision.

Andrews coy on Commonwealth Games cancellation cost

Premier Daniel Andrews is refusing to speculate on much tearing up the 2026 Commonwealth Games contract will cost Victorian taxpayers in compensation payments.

A forever home ruined by floods and insurance battles

A federal parliamentary inquiry will examine insurance companies' handling of claims after historic floods ravaged most states and territories in 2022.

Council demands ID for meetings to stem disruptions

A local council is changing the rules for its monthly meetings in an effort to stop disruptions from protesters and members of the public.

Chiefs cry foul as Victoria cancels Commonwealth Games

Blindsided Commonwealth Games organisers have accused the Victorian government of inflating costs and ignoring advice after it pulled the pin on the 2026 event.

Spate of mysterious horse deaths sparks investigation

Authorities are investigating how 10 horses died across three separate Victorian properties after showing short-term signs of illness.

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