A dedicated band of volunteers is keeping a cattle drive tradition alive to raise money for vital health services…See More
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How Aussies near you are coping with the fuel crisis
Petrol prices are reshaping Australian life in ways big and small — from a grandmother’s isolation to a farmer’s future. …See More
Spark plugs and an old lawnmower engine are helping dementia patients
Creating meaningful, sensory activities for people living with dementia can be challenging, particularly when many traditional options feel more suited to children than adults with […]
Diesel standards relaxed as extent of service station shortages revealed
Australia is temporarily lowering standards for diesel to allow more supply into the domestic market as service stations across the country continue to experience localised […]
Why SA farmers are turning from the Liberal Party towards One Nation
Rural SA electorates that were once safe Liberal seats are now marginal, thanks to voters swinging towards One Nation…See More
Wine growers fear smoke taint will spoil harvest as planned burns begin
Just months after devastating bushfires, wine growers are concerned planned burns in regional Victoria pose a new risk to their grapes…See More
The computer program deciding the level of care for elderly Australians
An algorithm to determine a person’s eligibility for in-home care came into effect in November and has come under fire…See More
Farmers fear potential mouse plague as CSIRO warns of high numbers
As if the cost of diesel and the lack of fertiliser were not enough, South Australia’s farmers are also facing the prospect of a mouse […]
More than 160,000 people to be kicked off NDIS as Labor overhauls eligibility
Health Minister Mark Butler has unveiled the government’s plan to curb the ballooning growth of the NDIS and save the budget a projected $35 billion […]
$50/hour charge for older Australians to shower reversed by government after six months
The decision to scrap the plan to charge older Australians $50/hour for showers was made after months of sustained criticism, including warnings that people were […]
Farmers say revised WA bridge weight limits could disrupt food, fuel supplies
A decision by WA’s state-owned water utility to cut weight limits on bridges it controls is causing disruption for farmers and businesses south of Perth…See […]
Government to pay for showers for at-home aged care recipients
The decision to scrap the plan to charge older Australians $50/hour for showers was made after months of sustained criticism, including warnings that people were […]
Liam Bartlett: Australia’s energy security has been sacrificed on altar of green politics amid Middle East war
OPINION: The myopic green dream of Energy Minister Chris Bowen and his co-cabinet ideologues has left us all exposed…See More
Agency warned of ‘severe economic impact’ months before fuel crisis
Nine months before the Iran war oil crisis, the federal government was warned of the “fragility” of Australia’s critical infrastructure if a fuel crisis took […]
Ships often run aground in this channel. This operator is pushing for a fix
David Harris’s ship bottomed out with 400 cattle on board at the end of last year, leading to a 12-hour wait for the next high […]
MotoGP, ‘bum’ comment controversy and the dynamics of the SA election
In the final week before the election writs were issued, the SA Premier trained his sights on One Nation while the Liberals fought for oxygen. […]
How a nursing home tackled racism by celebrating culture
In 2024 a nurse reported racist abuse from some residents and family members. A year later, instances of abuse have plummeted and staff say it […]
The world is on the cusp of an ‘era of extreme scarcity’. Enter Vladimir Putin
With fears hunger could hit record levels, Vladimir Putin and Russia are poised to capitalise — financially and diplomatically. …See More
Wine grape grower bakes cupcakes to pay bills as fuel costs bite in ‘worst’ harvest
Farmers in the midst of harvest in South Australia are having to get creative to help make ends meet. …See More
Profits shrivel as yellow tail winemaker posts $5.5 million loss
The maker of one of Australia’s best-known wine brands, yellow tail, says rising costs and global factors such as tariffs are behind the sharp drop […]