Dubbo Works Butchers, bakers and makers better off in the bush Nearly 100 jobs pay better in country Australia, with 67,000 roles available outside the cities, according to new research encouraging workers to make the move. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 9 hours ago
News Extra ‘Not my arm’: hard medicine brings doctors to the bush The chance to travel the outback and help country Australians facing extreme medical emergencies is luring more doctors to the bush. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 01 Mar 2025
Regional News ‘So quick’: dog licences recommended after fatal attack Owners of dog breeds regularly involved in attacks could one day require licences, after a two-year-old was fatally mauled by two animals at a rural motel. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 26 Feb 2025
Regional News Disability provider charged over fatal bathtub burns Disability support provider LiveBetter is facing health and safety charges over the bathtub burns death of a client, almost a year after it copped a $1.8m fine. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 25 Feb 2025
News Extra What took so long? Boy from the bush embraces new fans A love of country music made Aussie star Lee Kernaghan the uncoolest kid in school but now he’s among friends as new fans flock to his shows. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 22 Feb 2025
Regional News ‘More gaps, more drop-outs’: rise in complaints post-3G Telcos have been urged to do better in rural Australia, with continued reports of poor mobile service and new black spots after the 3G mobile network closed. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 20 Feb 2025
Regional News Failed triple zero calls ‘not related’ to 3G shutdown Three triple-zero calls failed during a fatal farm fire, but Telstra says its rural mobile coverage upgrades helped other emergency calls connect. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 14 Feb 2025
Regional News More doctors go bush, but hospitals still squeezed Thousands of rural health workers have been retained or recruited through government cash incentives, but pressures on emergency departments continue to bite. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 14 Feb 2025
Regional News Emergency calls did not connect during fatal farm fire Triple zero calls dropped out during an emergency on a rural property due to weak mobile phone signal, with federal government agencies investigating. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 12 Feb 2025
News Extra Bank moratorium ‘too late’ for rural towns left behind The federal government has announced a moratorium on regional bank closures, but it’s cold comfort for those who have already lost their local branches. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 11 Feb 2025
News Dubbo mourns teenager taken by ‘cruel fate’ A 16-year-old boy who was swept away while swimming with friends in the Macquarie River at Dubbo is being remembered as a loyal rugby teammate and a loving son and brother. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 06 Feb 2025
Regional News Telcos talk up 3G shut down amid ‘dire’ safety fears Rural Australians have reported poor mobile service and new black spots after the 3G network closure, but the telcos say their coverage is steady or better. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 06 Feb 2025
News Body found after boy swept away in fast-flowing river Drones, sniffer dogs and boats have been used to find the body of a 16-year-old boy, who disappeared after getting washed away while swimming with friends. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 04 Feb 2025