The Rymer variety of cooking apple, once believed to have died out, has been found on a rural property in the NSW Southern Tablelands…See More
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Country kids face battle to get to university amid cost-of-living crisis
Pursuing higher education is difficult for regional students who uproot their lives, with advocates calling for support to level the playing field. …See More
Middle East war: US President Donald Trump accuses Iran of breaking ceasefire ahead of fresh negotiations
‘If they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran.’…See More
These North Korean brothers spent 10 years planning their escape. Months after reaching freedom, everything changed
The North Korean family tiptoed through minefields learning the skills that would allow them to enact their grand plan…See More
From the salon to the sheds: How Brittnee found her passion in shearing
These women have found a community in an unlikely place — the male-dominated shearing sheds. From wool-classers to rouseabouts, this is how they play their […]
Woman who helps to save lives after tragic melanoma loss wins award
The loss of her best friend to skin cancer and her sister Shona Larkin’s melanoma diagnosis motivated Angie Nisbet to tackle the dangers of the […]
Al Kuwait ships cattle out of Darwin after weeks anchored near Fremantle
Anchored off Fremantle for weeks because the war in Iran had stopped the live sheep trade to the Middle East, the world’s largest live export […]
Questions on human rights records and Russian oil hang over Anthony Albanese’s fuel supply deals
The PM and other world leaders are crossing the globe to secure fuel deals. But are they crossing the line…See More
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker settles thrilling win over St Kilda with five-goal haul
The 35-year-old wound back the clock as the Crows held on to win by the narrowest of margins…See More
This town lost its aged care home. Now locals have taken back the keys
Residents of a Victorian country town have taken over their aged care home, but now have to work out how to run it…See More
Consumers face fresh produce shortages, higher prices as farmers’ costs soar
The farming industry is warning consumers that multiple weather disasters in Queensland, paired with high fuel costs, will likely limit fresh produce supply and push […]
Running out of fuel creates ‘triple whammy’ for farmer
Scott Worthington has run out of fuel, after first running out of water on his drought-stricken farm, and watching his pastures turn to dirt…See More
The ABC is investigating aged care again and we want to hear from you
We’re launching an investigation asking you — staff, insiders, those navigating the aged care system and their supporters — to help the ABC understand if […]
WA aged care residents to get free RSV vaccine after worst ever flu season
After a horror flu season last year, free RSV vaccinations are being rolled out for the first time for older Western Australians living in residential […]
How Maltese migrants united to build a Queensland sugarcane legacy
Long before they were cast in bronze, a group of Maltese migrants quietly reshaped who would own farmland across north Queensland. …See More
Collingwood escape after Carlton youngster Talor Bynrne misses shot after the siren to draw the game
The gutted first-year forward’s teammates rushed to him after missing the chance to pull off a miracle…See More
When Helen’s late mum became lost or forgetful, her community helped
The small Victorian town of Ouyen, 440 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, is known for its grain and sheep farms, but also for being “dementia friendly…See […]
Fuel and fertiliser shortage hits at crunch time for farmers
Farmers are warning consumers to expect price rises in the supermarket as fuel and fertiliser shortages affect crop production and transport…See More
Australia is on the verge of aged care AI boom
Artificial intelligence-enabled robot companions, personal behaviour monitors and pain management apps could soon be used more widely within the sector…See More
Food minister warns of challenging times for WA consumers at checkout
WA Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis says natural disasters as well as fuel and fertiliser availability and cost increases are contributing to real concerns […]