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Two female prospectors found after going missing

Two female prospectors found after going missing

Two women who went missing two days ago have been found following a search and rescue mission in difficult terrain in Queensland's South Burnett region.

Funding solid on largest east coast electrolyser

Funding solid on largest east coast electrolyser

Funding solid on largest east coast electrolyser

Funding solid on largest east coast electrolyser

A green hydrogen plant in southeastern Australia is a step closer, with funding secured and construction due to begin this year.

River deep mountain high as Big Red Bash marks a decade

River deep mountain high as Big Red Bash marks a decade

River deep mountain high as Big Red Bash marks a decade

River deep mountain high as Big Red Bash marks a decade

The 2023 Birdsville Big Red Bash will pay tribute to rock 'n' roll icon Tina Turner, marking 10 years of live music and celebration in the "middle of nowhere".

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'Can't keep up': regions grapple with homelessness rise

'Can't keep up': regions grapple with homelessness rise

Regional towns are faced with more rough sleepers amid a national housing crisis as new data shows nearly 40,000 people experience long-term homelessness.

Bush telehealth to push on despite looming restrictions

Bush telehealth to push on despite looming restrictions

Rural Australians continue to turn to technology for quick and discrete healthcare, while the Medical Board cracks down on online prescription providers.

A 'wake-up call' for rural health after $6.5b shortfall

A 'wake-up call' for rural health after $6.5b shortfall

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is calling on governments to tackle health inequity by incentivising doctors to live and work in the bush.

Council wheels out tiny homes to tackle housing crisis

Council wheels out tiny homes to tackle housing crisis

A council's move to soften restrictions on caravans and tiny houses could ease the housing crisis and offer fertile ground for new industry, an expert says.

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Costs a barrier to women getting mental health help

Costs a barrier to women getting mental health help

Costs a barrier to women getting mental health help

Costs a barrier to women getting mental health help

Women in regional Australia are more likely to experience mental health issues, a study reveals.

Feds to ease the flood of trauma after disaster strikes

Feds to ease the flood of trauma after disaster strikes

Feds to ease the flood of trauma after disaster strikes

Feds to ease the flood of trauma after disaster strikes

The federal government is launching a new framework to cut red tape and help traumatised disaster survivors access long-term mental health care .

Australia shivers as winter freeze forecast to drag on

Australia shivers as winter freeze forecast to drag on

Australia shivers as winter freeze forecast to drag on

Australia shivers as winter freeze forecast to drag on

The mercury has dipped across Australia and the freezing temperatures are set to continue, bringing a much-needed dusting of snow to alpine resort areas.

Foul play fears after man goes missing from bush track

Foul play fears after man goes missing from bush track

Foul play fears after man goes missing from bush track

Foul play fears after man goes missing from bush track

Several sites in Victoria's Gippsland are being searched by dozens of police for a man who went missing from a remote track in suspicious circumstances.

Exhibition delves into Australia's 'secret war'

Exhibition delves into Australia's 'secret war'

Exhibition delves into Australia's 'secret war'

Exhibition delves into Australia's 'secret war'

A mixed-media exhibition in Mildura explores Australia's past through the looking glass of renowned Aboriginal artists Judy Watson and Yhonnie Scarce.

The boss of bush aviation remembered as a rule-breaker

The boss of bush aviation remembered as a rule-breaker

The boss of bush aviation remembered as a rule-breaker

The boss of bush aviation remembered as a rule-breaker

Hundreds have gathered at Orange airport in central west NSW to remember Max Hazelton, an Australian aviation pioneer who founded his own airline from nothing.

Councils to plug into $100m energy efficiency fund

Councils to plug into $100m energy efficiency fund

Councils to plug into $100m energy efficiency fund

Councils to plug into $100m energy efficiency fund

A $100 million fund will be set aside for the nation's local councils in a bid to make key community facilities more energy efficient.

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Authorities hunt culprit after duck shot with arrow

A native duck has died after being shot with an arrow in regional Victoria where wildlife authorities are hunting the culprit and calling for public assistance.

Councils should 'reach across the ocean' for Ukraine

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called on councils to support the war-torn country as it faces increased missile strikes.

'Praying helps' make a phone call in regional Australia

Regional and rural Australians continue to endure unreliable mobile and internet reception, but satellites and AI could help address the problem.

How climate change became local councils' core business

The federal minister for local government says councils are being helped to build climate resilience and mitigate the effects of natural disasters.

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Controls to protect native species against wild deer

Two new deer control plans have been launched in Victoria as part of a wider push to protect native flora and fauna.

Tight rent market drives up regional Vic homeless rates

The Council to Homeless Persons has found the number of Victorians experiencing homelessness has surged in regional areas.

'Eyes on the road for Koby': behind the road toll rise

Safety experts, advocates and families of crash victims are joining forces to address Australia's rising road toll, after 1194 people died on the roads in 2022.

Two alleged Finks bikie members charged after raids

Two people have been charged and two others were arrested as part of a probe into incidents linked to members of the Finks bikie gang.

Government to take over Victoria's renewables planning

A state government body will plan and develop Victoria's future renewable energy projects but won't take the reins on a divisive plan in the state's west.

Regional cities' 'time to shine' for Commonwealth Games

Victoria's biggest regional councils want $80 million from the state government to share the benefits of the 2026 Commonwealth Games across the state.

Flash floods follow front across Victoria

A low pressure trough and cold front are bringing heavy rains across Victoria, causing flooding in parts of the state.

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