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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.

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.

Water Rat to the rescue as agriculture goes hi-tech

Water Rat to the rescue as agriculture goes hi-tech

Water Rat to the rescue as agriculture goes hi-tech

Water Rat to the rescue as agriculture goes hi-tech

Connectivity tools, satellite technology, water level sensors and GPS ear tags are some of the latest agricultural gadgets on the market.

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Putting food on the table getting harder as costs soar

Putting food on the table getting harder as costs soar

More than a third of Australian households are struggling with food insecurity and that includes many people who are working in mid-to-high earning jobs.

Sydney Opera House marks half a century on the harbour

Sydney Opera House marks half a century on the harbour

In a special lecture marking the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House opening, the building architect's children reflect on his legacy.

Crowds turn out for Olivia Newton-John's wellness walk

Crowds turn out for Olivia Newton-John's wellness walk

Thousands of walkers and furry friends have gathered in Melbourne for the late Olivia Newton-John's annual Walk for Wellness raising money for cancer treatment.

Carmen to the bush, as opera helps disaster recovery

Carmen to the bush, as opera helps disaster recovery

Rural Queensland might seem like an unlikely setting for a French opera, but one town hopes a night of song will bring their disaster-hit community together.

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Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.

Record-breaking heatwave sparks catastrophic fire risk

Record-breaking heatwave sparks catastrophic fire risk

Record-breaking heatwave sparks catastrophic fire risk

Record-breaking heatwave sparks catastrophic fire risk

Unseasonably warm weather and strong winds have left the much of the country sweltering in a heatwave with fire warnings closing dozens of schools.

Carbon farm sale lets descendants return to country

Carbon farm sale lets descendants return to country

Carbon farm sale lets descendants return to country

Carbon farm sale lets descendants return to country

A partnership underpinned by carbon farming will enable a big land station to be returned to a local aboriginal corporation in a move described as empowering.

Blooming good idea recognised in Rural Women's Award

Blooming good idea recognised in Rural Women's Award

Blooming good idea recognised in Rural Women's Award

Blooming good idea recognised in Rural Women's Award

A Victorian flower farmer has won the 2023 Rural Women's Award for co-founding a digital platform that links consumers with local blooms.

Republic support growing, one year after Queen's death

Republic support growing, one year after Queen's death

Republic support growing, one year after Queen's death

Republic support growing, one year after Queen's death

A new poll has found support is growing for Australia to swiftly become a republic, one year after the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Millennials lead city exodus for good days in the bush

Millennials lead city exodus for good days in the bush

Millennials lead city exodus for good days in the bush

Millennials lead city exodus for good days in the bush

A landmark report reveals migration from the cities to the country has tripled in the last five years, as millennials increasingly escape the rat race.

Caravanners living on the road for infinity and beyond

Caravanners living on the road for infinity and beyond

Caravanners living on the road for infinity and beyond

Caravanners living on the road for infinity and beyond

More Australians are choosing to live on the road after COVID-19, as the humble caravan park becomes the unlikely nexus of post-pandemic life.

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Assange pursuit an obstacle for US-Australia alliance

Supporters of Julian Assange are hopeful comments by the US ambassador to Australia could signal the end of the extradition pursuit against him.

Bark petitions signalled beginning of lands right fight

The modern land rights movement is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Yirrkala Bark Petitions, considered the birth of the lands right movement.

Sydney City2Surf runners put the fun into fundraising

Roads across Sydney are beginning to reopen after tens of thousands of runners took part in the the annual City2Surf charity run from the city to Bondi Beach.

First Aussie female astronaut sees potential Down Under

Dr Meganne Christian is on the shortlist to go to space and she wants young Australians to be given the same chance as her to follow their dreams.

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Rudd portrait provides open door to the imagination

Kevin Rudd's official portrait captures a former prime minister at home and provides an "I Spy'' of symbolic objects open to the viewer's interpretation.

'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.

Albanese not discouraged by US position on Assange

The Albanese government will continue making representations to the Biden administration for the case against Julian Assange to be dropped.

Indian origin for space junk that fell to earth

A mysterious large object that sparked intrigue when it washed up in WA is from an Indian satellite launch vehicle, the Australian Space Agency has concluded.

Diehard explorer sets sail on two-year climate crusade

Australian explorer Geoff Wilson and his son are about to begin a two-year, net-zero odyssey to record how climate change is hurting the world's wildest areas.

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.

Memories of Ukraine students who never got to graduate

The ambitions and broken dreams of Ukrainian students whose lives were shattered by the invasion of their homeland are featured in a poignant Sydney exhibition.

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