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Thousands of homes in blackout after destructive winds

Thousands of homes in blackout after destructive winds

Thousands of households along NSW's north coast face a night without power following damaging winds and heavy rain which has triggered flood warnings.

Four dead as several factors probed in highway crash

Four dead as several factors probed in highway crash

Four dead as several factors probed in highway crash

Four dead as several factors probed in highway crash

Police are looking at several factors behind a two-vehicle crash that killed four people in NSW's central west but say it is too early to determine the cause.

The 'invisible' magic of Australia's 2100 small schools

The 'invisible' magic of Australia's 2100 small schools

The 'invisible' magic of Australia's 2100 small schools

The 'invisible' magic of Australia's 2100 small schools

Small schools are the beating heart of many Australian rural towns but their benefits can be lost on policymakers, leaving families to fight for their future.

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'Inequity is devastating': rural councils on the brink

'Inequity is devastating': rural councils on the brink

A rural council says it has been forced to cut services and increase rates as it faces financial turmoil, leaving its vulnerable residents even more desperate.

Odds on to ban gambling ads before punters hit polls

Odds on to ban gambling ads before punters hit polls

Those calling for reform are wondering if Labor will roll the dice and attempt a crack down on gambling advertising with the federal election looming.

Detectives make two arrests over motorbike crash death

Detectives make two arrests over motorbike crash death

Police are set to interview two men following their arrests over the death of a man in a supposed motorbike crash in regional Victoria.

New search for Samantha Murphy's body continues

New search for Samantha Murphy's body continues

Police have renewed the search for the remains of Samantha Murphy, who disappeared without a trace while on a run last summer.

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Tiny cottage behind a powerful change in rural kids

Tiny cottage behind a powerful change in rural kids

Tiny cottage behind a powerful change in rural kids

Tiny cottage behind a powerful change in rural kids

Teachers and health professionals have banded together to create a wellbeing hub at one of NSW's most disadvantaged schools, improving behaviour and attendance.

Dingo culls to continue in most of Victoria

Dingo culls to continue in most of Victoria

Dingo culls to continue in most of Victoria

Dingo culls to continue in most of Victoria

Dingoes will continue to be controlled in large parts of Victoria due to the extension of the state government's management plan.

The outback champions helping isolated farmers open up

The outback champions helping isolated farmers open up

The outback champions helping isolated farmers open up

The outback champions helping isolated farmers open up

Mental health champions wait at the end of the phone to help farmers struggling with isolation, loneliness and a prevailing pressure to "tough it out".

Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Debate has reignited over the redevelopment of public housing as residents continue to face ballooning rents amid stagnating social living options.

Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

NSW is rolling out technology with internet functions to keep communities connected and support emergency services during natural disasters.

Wool growers facing tough conditions ahead of levy vote

Wool growers facing tough conditions ahead of levy vote

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.

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'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.

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

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

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.

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'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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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