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South Australian Police road safety chief Shane Johnson sparks probe with cycling selfie
SA Police’s road safety chief Shane Johnson is facing investigation over an image posted to his Strava account…See More
Aged care minister pursues claims homes charging premium for basic services
Aged care providers have been able to charge a higher everyday living fee since November, but some residents say it is being applied for services […]
Grazier pays $26k for working dog as human worker shortage continues
The average price for a working dog at a recent auction in southern NSW was $9,500, but trainers insist they are a good investment…See More
Fuel shortage ignites city vs country spat ahead of critical seeding time
Farmers welcome a rule change that allows road trains to deliver more fuel to regional areas, but say it does little to address the overall […]
Scientists create wheat that turns white bread into a higher-fibre food
Australian scientists have developed a wheat variety that dramatically boosts fibre in white bread and other flour-based foods…See More
Locals celebrate ‘mud coming back’ to wetland once choked in weeds
An invasive weed planted decades ago quickly spread across Tasmania’s north-west, choking mudflats and wildlife habitat. Now, those involved in a long-running effort to wipe […]
From fuel price pain to mining woes, here’s how the Iran war is hitting Australia’s largest state
The war in the Middle East is beginning to have a tangible impact on the lives of Western Australians. Here’s how…See More
‘Crisis’ on the land as tens of thousands of rabbits are culled
Farmers say they are killing thousands of wild rabbits on their properties, but the problem is getting worse and they are seeking help…See More
Embracing live entertainment’s ‘human connection’ in aged care centres
A performer and an advocate for older Australians are worried that live entertainment for aged care residents is on the decline as other leisure activities, […]
Untagged livestock roaming free continues to raise alarm across WA shires
A Great Southern farmer joins growing calls for stronger powers and greater accountability to address wandering livestock on rural properties and roads. …See More
Couple’s side hustle uses grubs to turn food waste into high protein feed
A regional South Australian couple’s fly larvae farm is using discarded produce to make a valuable food source. …See More
Australian exports in jeopardy as ‘war risk’ costs surge
Australian exporters are facing increasing air and sea freight costs, as well as the possibility of diving consumer confidence. …See More
Major setback for beekeepers as varroa mite chemical resistance detected again
There are growing fears that a second varroa mite strain could enter Australia, as beekeepers lose key chemical options for controlling the tiny parasites of […]
A labour hire firm’s demise leaves workers out of pocket
Prominent labour hire company iComply owed more than $12 million when it collapsed, according to a damning liquidator’s report, with workers chasing millions in superannuation…See […]
Kiss and Kill: Victorian Attorney‑General Sonya Kilkenny warns Office of Public Prosecutions over plea deals
The debate comes as a report found that most criminal cases end in guilty pleas, not trials, helping with heavy caseloads…See More
Luckless Giant Stephen Coniglio shattered after suffering a ‘brutal’ concussion during clash against Richmond
The veteran looked ‘a bit depleted’ as he sat on the bench with his head in his hands…See More
Sunraysia and Murray Valley farmers seek disaster declaration after March deluge
A deluge of rain at a critical stage of Sunraysia and Murray Valley’s harvest and growing season leads farmers to call for it to be […]
Drought-hit pastoralists plead for funds to move hay stockpiled 1,000km away
After years of drought, pastoralists in WA are desperate for fodder for their cattle. A charity has a supply in storage for them — but […]
Once choked in weeds, locals celebrate ‘mud coming back’ to wetland
An invasive weed planted decades ago quickly spread across Tasmania’s north-west, choking mudflats and wildlife habitat. Now, those involved in a long-running effort to wipe […]