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The world's oldest cowboy and still livin' the dream

The world's oldest cowboy and still livin' the dream

The world's oldest cowboy puts his longevity down to hard work, animals, sunshine and making young friends, as the 95-year-old saddles up for his next rodeo.

Tourist mecca fighting to turn tide on Mother Nature

Tourist mecca fighting to turn tide on Mother Nature

Tourist mecca fighting to turn tide on Mother Nature

Tourist mecca fighting to turn tide on Mother Nature

The Gold Coast could be pushing sand uphill as it works to restore beaches eroded by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review

Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review

Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review

Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review

Australia's surprise decision to open the door to more US beef imports has prompted calls for an independent review amid biosecurity concerns.

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Thousands of jobs at risk as miner pleads for support

Thousands of jobs at risk as miner pleads for support

A major mining company says it might have to mothball two of its operations, putting thousands of jobs in danger, if more government support is not offered.

Arrests over 'abhorrent' child-like sex doll imports

Arrests over 'abhorrent' child-like sex doll imports

Several men have been arrested in a crackdown over "a disturbing rise" in imports of child-like sex dolls and could face up to 10 years in jail.

Desert haven teeming with life a snapshot of the past

Desert haven teeming with life a snapshot of the past

For 26 years, scientists have been observing what happens to native mammals when they are protected from feral predators such as foxes, cats and rabbits.

Hello Yellow: the humble crop spinning tourism gold

Hello Yellow: the humble crop spinning tourism gold

Canola is becoming much more than a reliable broadacre winter crop, as stunning carpets of yellow and green attract international visitors to the bush.

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Mushroom trial circus packs up after guilty verdicts

Mushroom trial circus packs up after guilty verdicts

Mushroom trial circus packs up after guilty verdicts

Mushroom trial circus packs up after guilty verdicts

Life goes on in the towns touched by Australia's headline-grabbing mushroom murder trial, but will it leave an indelible mark on the area forever?

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

Demand for Aussie beef looks set to remain strong, with reason for "cautious optimism" across agriculture after months of extreme weather and trade uncertainty.

Alarm as country kids turn away from school and uni

Alarm as country kids turn away from school and uni

Alarm as country kids turn away from school and uni

Alarm as country kids turn away from school and uni

School attendance rates in the bush have dropped in recent years, along with youth engagement in jobs, university and training, according to landmark research.

Avo production smashed, but still 20 for every Aussie

Avo production smashed, but still 20 for every Aussie

Avo production smashed, but still 20 for every Aussie

Avo production smashed, but still 20 for every Aussie

Millennials don't have to mourn the loss of their beloved smashed avo toast, with lower production of the fruit expected to be short-lived.

The $45,000 golden prescription to heal rural health

The $45,000 golden prescription to heal rural health

The $45,000 golden prescription to heal rural health

The $45,000 golden prescription to heal rural health

A country town is offering $45,000 and a "concierge" service to lure city doctors to the bush, as strategies to train rural GPs show early signs of success.

Drought and taxes pile on mental pressure for farmers

Drought and taxes pile on mental pressure for farmers

Drought and taxes pile on mental pressure for farmers

Drought and taxes pile on mental pressure for farmers

The ongoing challenges of extreme weather and new emergency services taxes are making the mental pressures experienced by farmers harder to bear.

Semen worth $100k on bull market found in cattle caper

Semen worth $100k on bull market found in cattle caper

Semen worth $100k on bull market found in cattle caper

Semen worth $100k on bull market found in cattle caper

A former cattleman is accused of stealing over 100 cattle from his boss, along with embryos and frozen semen worth $100,000.

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Farmer fury over rare earths mine approval

A newly-approved rare earths mine has drawn the ire of farmers, who say the US-backed miner and the state government have failed to property consult community.

Cindy's law: reforms close sexual violence loophole

Four decades after the "horrific" deaths of two teenage girls in the outback, new legislation aims to ensure sex offenders cannot escape punishment.

Climate change costs hit regions and budget hard

A slew of natural disasters have taken a toll on the NSW economy but its budget aims to keep the regions growing with targeted investments.

'Backbone of health': new plan for rural maternity care

Health groups have backed a rural maternity plan after public inquiries revealed some women are travelling hours to have babies as local birth units shut down.

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Forget the diamonds, camels are a girl's best friend

A modern day cameleer is gearing up to take her family and 10 so called ships of the desert on a 6000km outback trip, as the red dust racing season heats up.

Vulnerable migrants having abortions due to visa fears

There is an "unseen population" of working migrants seeking urgent reproductive healthcare in rural areas, an inquiry into modern slavery has been told.

'Crime talk' and fear fuel punitive views in the bush

People in rural Australia want tougher penalties for criminals, with "significant" punitive views influenced by fear and a lack of trust in the justice system.

'Wake up call': more Aussie kids missing milestones

Australian kids are increasingly developmentally vulnerable when they start school, with rural and First Nations kids worse off than their city peers.

Estimated thousands trapped in Australian farm slavery

The fruit, vegetables and meat in Australian's fridges are often picked or processed by migrant workers, who are highly vulnerable to modern slavery.

Biosecurity boost in move to protect powerhouse sector

A new $140 million biosecurity package has been announced in an attempt to protect a sector that is delivering $20 billion to the economy each year.

Farm flood damage trickling through to grocery checkout

Blueberry prices are expected to remain high after flooding devastated crops, but shops are unlikely to run out of milk despite dairy farms being inundated.

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