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'Greatest little town' fights on a year after wipe-out

'Greatest little town' fights on a year after wipe-out

The NSW village of Eugowra was almost razed by a sudden flash flood on November 14. A year on there are reminders of the disaster on every corner, every face.

Emissions higher in mossy wetlands with brumbies: study

Emissions higher in mossy wetlands with brumbies: study

Emissions higher in mossy wetlands with brumbies: study

Emissions higher in mossy wetlands with brumbies: study

An Australian-first study has found carbon dioxide emissions from alpine peatlands are higher in areas disturbed by feral horses.

Telehealth should cover specialist appointments: AMA

Telehealth should cover specialist appointments: AMA

Telehealth should cover specialist appointments: AMA

Telehealth should cover specialist appointments: AMA

The Australian Medical Association doesn't agree with a proposal to scrap Medicare funding for initial telehealth appointments with non-GP specialists.

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Children who lived through fires fear the summer ahead

Children who lived through fires fear the summer ahead

Rural children's charity Royal Far West says there is a spike in anxiety among children who lived through Black Summer, prompting calls for better care.

Prevention better than cure to close rural health gap

Prevention better than cure to close rural health gap

A study of 66,000 private health patients in regional Australia has mapped out the rates of chronic disease and revealed poor access to specialist care.

Financial boost for GPs to increase bulk billing

Financial boost for GPs to increase bulk billing

The bulk-billing incentive for doctors will be tripled in a targeted bid to enable more children, pensioners and healthcare card holders to see a GP for free.

The city exodus continues two years after lockdowns

The city exodus continues two years after lockdowns

The rate of people moving from the cities to the regions continues to exceed pre-pandemic levels, showing the escape to the country is no short-lived trend.

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The race to the regions is no short-term trend: report

The race to the regions is no short-term trend: report

The race to the regions is no short-term trend: report

The race to the regions is no short-term trend: report

Sydney continues to lose the most residents to the Australian countryside, as young city slickers seek a slower pace and greater affordability.

Regional Victoria resilient amid cost challenges

Regional Victoria resilient amid cost challenges

Regional Victoria resilient amid cost challenges

Regional Victoria resilient amid cost challenges

Rural and regional Victoria are continuing their recovery after being battered by the economic and social impacts of rising living costs and COVID-19.

Thrill of the grill as NSW barbecue competitions sizzle

Thrill of the grill as NSW barbecue competitions sizzle

Thrill of the grill as NSW barbecue competitions sizzle

Thrill of the grill as NSW barbecue competitions sizzle

Three Queensland mates known as the Beefy Brothers are on a meaty pilgrimage through regional NSW, taking on two barbecue competitions.

Man arrested over woman's death in regional Victoria

Man arrested over woman's death in regional Victoria

Man arrested over woman's death in regional Victoria

Man arrested over woman's death in regional Victoria

Homicide detectives are questioning a man after he was arrested over the death of a woman found unresponsive in a home in Victoria's north.

History and tradition woven through national field days

History and tradition woven through national field days

History and tradition woven through national field days

History and tradition woven through national field days

The Australian National Field Days showcased the latest in agricultural innovation but among the shiny new gadgets yesteryear was ever present.

Rural phone coverage reform to be a 'long conversation'

Rural phone coverage reform to be a 'long conversation'

Rural phone coverage reform to be a 'long conversation'

Rural phone coverage reform to be a 'long conversation'

Advances in mobile, wireless and satellite tech are likely to feature in coming discussions ahead of an overhaul of telecommunication services in the bush.

Town's water 'safe' after toxic chemical discovery

Town's water 'safe' after toxic chemical discovery

Town's water 'safe' after toxic chemical discovery

Town's water 'safe' after toxic chemical discovery

Low levels of PFAS chemicals have been found near a water supply in regional NSW, but authorities say there is no risk to health.

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'No surprise': 10k lessons missed daily in NSW schools

The NSW education minister has been accused of relying solely on a pay rise to help with the recruitment of teachers amid persistent staff shortages.

Phone tower sell-off may affect rural mobile coverage

The consumer watchdog has found mobile companies face several commercial barriers to expanding coverage in the bush.

Aussies to call on emergency network in time of need

A temporary emergency mobile network will be set up to keep Australians connected during natural disasters but challenges stand in the system's way.

'Hearts broken': memorial honours victims of bus crash

Victims, survivors and first responders have been honoured at a public memorial in Singleton for those killed in the Hunter Valley bus crash.

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Southern comfort: country hotel wins top design prize

Once a looming council building and home to a NSW Southern Highlands mayor, the transformation of Moss Manor has been recognised with a top architecture award.

More apartments will improve quality of life: report

More apartments and flats need to be built near existing infrastructure to make life easier for Victorians, a report has found.

Remote families take to Canberra over cost of education

Remote Australian families are pushing for more help sending their kids to boarding school, saying quality education secures the future of farming communities.

Sydney councils on notice over floodplain approvals

The NSW premier has promised changes are underway to ensure building proposals in flood-prone areas are not approved.

More Victorian private schools to face payroll tax grab

The list of Catholic and independent schools captured by a contentious Victorian tax is projected to grow as student fees rise.

Warning after Victorians lose control of 115 burn-offs

The Country Fire Authority has called on Victorians to register and monitor their private burn-offs in preparation for this year's bushfire season.

Distrust, inequity, prejudice behind 'no' from the bush

Traditional conservatism and cost of living pressures played into the overwhelming 'no' vote from country Australia, political analysts say.

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