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The Australian photographer taking on Elon Musk for the dark night sky 11.11.2026 24:59 ↓

Starlink has applied to the United States Federal Communications Commission to launch data centres into orbit. But not everyone is as enthusiastic about the plan, there are skeptics about its viability and those worried about what it means for the dark night sky. 

Leaked documents reveal confidential Woodside deal with traditional owners 10.11.2026 24:59 ↓

Traditional owners say Woodside's proposed $50 billion expansion into the Browse Basin cannot go ahead while a confidential mining agreement over its most valuable asset remains "unfit for purpose".

Complaints by NSW prisoners surge as remand population rises 09.11.2026 24:59 ↓

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

Regional kids harness AI to build video games as NT celebrates local jockey's Melbourne Cup triumph | Australia Wide this week 06.11.2026 25:09 ↓

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

Regional areas suffer from 'buyer's market with no buyers' 06.11.2026 24:59 ↓

Spring is usually one of the hottest times to sell property, but a housing market slump is affecting regional areas.

Alice Springs’ Americans respond to midterm election result 05.11.2026 24:59 ↓

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

Tiny homes for region's rough sleepers held up by planning rules 04.11.2026 25:00 ↓

A charity in the NSW Southern Highlands wants to alleviate its homelessness crisis by building tiny homes on privately-owned rural land. 

Alice Springs jockey Ethan Brown wins Melbourne Cup 03.11.2026 24:59 ↓

British stallion Point of Law has won the Melbourne Cup ridden by jockey Ethan Brown who grew up in Alice Springs. 

Country town reliant on backpackers warns visa changes will cripple business 02.11.2026 25:00 ↓

The federal government is pushing ahead with its plan to limit working holiday visas, which include ballots for second and third-year extensions much to the dismay of the regional town of Manjimup[ in WA. 

From Juukan Gorge’s ancient secrets to outback gold | Australia Wide this week 30.10.2026 25:08 ↓

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Cold and calculating' Erin Patterson loses appeal, has sentence increased 30.10.2026 24:59 ↓

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

Helen Haines's offices reopens to community after alleged attack 29.10.2026 25:09 ↓

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

Regional Australians are feeling lonely, but these Old Bastards are helping 28.10.2026 24:59 ↓

Community groups are doing a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to addressing loneliness in regional Australia, according to leading loneliness expert Associate Professor Michelle Lim.  

Former councillor dies in floodwaters on Queensland's Fraser Coast 27.10.2026 24:59 ↓

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Family fears there will be deaths as NDIS changes hit close to home | Australia Wide this week 23.10.2026 25:06 ↓

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Flash floods hit south-east Queensland 23.10.2026 24:59 ↓

Emergency crews have responded to multiple swiftwater call-outs across the south-east and closed dozens of local roads due to rising catchments.

Critics say NT Child protection review doesn’t go far enough 22.10.2026 24:59 ↓

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Phil Haines thanks community and medical staff for their support following car attack 21.10.2026 24:59 ↓

Phil Haines thanks community and medical staff for rallying around his family following car attack on his wife MP Helen Haines. 

Wangaratta community in shock following attack on Helen Haines 20.10.2026 24:59 ↓

The regional community of Wangaratta is struggling to understand a violent attack on its local federal MP Helen Haines.

What are younger voters thinking ahead of the Victorian state election? 19.10.2026 24:59 ↓

What are the younger generations thinking ahead of the Victorian state election?

NSW jails seek drone detection technology to stop contraband deliveries | Australia Wide this week 16.10.2026 25:09 ↓

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Airlines defend rising ticket prices and axing routes 16.10.2026 24:59 ↓

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

High fuel prices continue to see tourist numbers plummet 15.10.2026 24:59 ↓

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

Gold Coast's housing push collides with growing climate risks 14.10.2026 24:59 ↓

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