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
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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 […]
Drought fuels biggest cattle sell-off in 20 years, as El Niño looms
More than 500,000 head of cattle have already been sold across New South Wales this year, with Scone seeing its biggest sale in 20 years…See […]
Pope Leo XIV decries world ‘ravaged by tyrants’ in the epicentre of a separatist conflict in Cameroon
‘Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic and political gain.’…See More
Fan-filmed footage sparks concern for welfare of Carlton midfielder Elijah Hollands
The Carlton midfielder was ‘displaying erratic movements’ during the game and ‘was in a pretty bad way post-match’…See More
Tougher tobacco laws on the way as illegal vape market booms
Criminal gangs cashing in on Australia’s illicit tobacco boom will face tougher penalties and expanded police surveillance powers in a fresh crackdown on the black […]
Deer, rabbits in the crosshairs as farmers and conservationists unite
An unconventional union of environment and farming groups has been announced with a plan to take on a common enemy — invasive pests…See More
Farmer feels ‘disrespected’ over VicGrid’s attempt to access land
VicGrid escalates its attempts to access land for VNI West surveys, threatening fines or court-ordered entry to farmers who stand in the way…See More
Why Australia turned to tiny nation to secure critical fertiliser supplies
The Middle East conflict has disrupted the flow of Australia’s imports of the fertiliser urea. Facing the potential threat of reduced crop yields, Anthony Albanese […]
Containers for Change set to include wine bottles, but industry unhappy
A newly formed West Australian wine group warns that bottles of wine produced in the state could increase by $1.25 if the expansion of the […]
Meet the WA farmer training to run the entire length of Canada
A Wheatbelt farmer will attempt to run the entire length of Canada next year, aiming to cover 6,500 kilometres in less than 150 days…See More
Experts unsure how ‘world’s most destructive bee pests’ landed in Australia
Australia’s leading biosecurity experts have been unable to trace the source of the of the bee-killing varroa mite incursion which has changed the face of […]
Australia’s largest cattle feedlot on the market as grain-fed beef surges
Mort & Co, which fattens hundreds of thousands of cattle on grain before being slaughtered for beef, puts the majority of its assets on the […]