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Telstra outage, tourism slump and space junk | Australia Wide this week 10.07.2026 25:11 ↓

Telstra's network outage this week caused disruptions across the country - to public transport, payment systems and those trying to call emergency services. Those living in remote and regional areas are heavily reliant on connectivity - so what can be done to future proof our national networks? 

H5 bird flu strain detected in Australian seabird for first time 10.07.2026 25:00 ↓

Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

Fallout from Telstra outage continues as more services come back online 09.07.2026 25:00 ↓

Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

Commuters, customers, and emergency callers affected by nationwide Telstra outage 08.07.2026 24:59 ↓

Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

Free flights and vouchers to lure tourists back to outback Australia 07.07.2026 24:59 ↓

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Surveillance for deadly H5 bird flu increased for Queensland’s seabirds 06.07.2026 24:59 ↓

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Australia Wide 03.07.2026 25:14 ↓

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

First suspected positive H5 bird flu case detected in NSW 03.07.2026 24:59 ↓

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Secret police recordings of croc celebrity Matt Wright released 02.07.2026 24:59 ↓

Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

ACCC blocks Coles supermarket to protect Kalgoorlie’s independents 01.07.2026 24:59 ↓

In an unprecedented move, Australia's consumer watchdog has exercised new powers to block the opening of a Coles supermarket in Kalgoorlie, on the grounds it could knock out smaller competitors in the surrounding region.

Concern as private health giant wins access to public emergency patients at regional hospital 30.06.2026 24:59 ↓

Private health group Ramsay given special access to public hospital emergency patients.

'Life-changing' virtual chemotherapy helps rural cancer patients 29.06.2026 24:59 ↓

The expansion of tele-oncology units in regional Australia is allowing rural cancer patients to access treatments in smaller local hospitals. 

Bird flu washes in, mining giant class action, and a queer choir | Australia Wide this week 26.06.2026 24:59 ↓

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Female workers allege sexual discrimination and harassment at Fortescue mines 25.06.2026 24:59 ↓

Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

Tasmanian egg producers brace for deadly strain of bird flu 24.06.2026 24:59 ↓

Tassie prepares as H5N1 bird flu case confirmed in SA and another suspected in WA.

Bird flu concern grows as washed-up porpoise sent for testing and SA checks dead birds 23.06.2026 24:59 ↓

A spectacled porpoise, normally found in Antarctic waters, has washed up on the same coast where two dead migratory birds were found that were confirmed as infected with H5N1 bird flu.

Fuel pain continues, data centre plans, and a Men's Kitchen | Australia Wide this week 19.06.2026 25:11 ↓

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Suspected H5 bird flu detected in Australia 19.06.2026 24:59 ↓

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Australia's rapid expansion of data centres moves into the regions 18.06.2026 24:59 ↓

Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

Fuel shock expected to be felt for years as businesses urge extended relief 17.06.2026 24:59 ↓

"It's all too hard": Fuel shock pushes regional businesses to the brink

Accused criminals flown from remote areas as 20 WA courts close 16.06.2026 24:59 ↓

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Death in custody inquest details emerge a year after Kumanjayi White's death 15.06.2026 24:59 ↓

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Escaping Ivan Milat, Starlink concerns and young renters' struggle | Australia Wide this week 12.06.2026 25:11 ↓

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Andrew Forrest defends native title deals after $150m Yindjibarndi win 12.06.2026 24:59 ↓

The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.