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‘You’ve saved our lives’: 100 years of caring for kids

Nancy Bird Walton, Queen Elizabeth and a desperate rural mum are some of the people touched by the work of a charity that’s cared for rural children since 1924.

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Ready to quit the city? The bush might not be ready

The number of city-slickers looking to escape to the country is growing, but progress to improve housing, education and health in the regions has stalled.

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‘It’s a lifeline’: relief as government hands Rex $80m

The federal government will provide up to $80 million to keep Rex regional routes operating, a relief for rural communities fearing for their future prosperity.

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Workers get $8k more bang for their buck in the bush

The financial incentive to live in the city is dwindling for most workers – from doctors to truckies – as house prices soar, according to economic research. Backyards, houses and pub meals have long been bigger in the bush. If that hasn’t been...

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Adam Harvey’s ode to his mum proves the power of song

Country star Adam Harvey is more reflective than ever on his 17th studio album, which pays tribute to his parents, his boyhood and celebrates life’s soundtrack. When Adam Harvey hears a Kenny Rogers song he is immediately transported back to his...

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Technology making change amid quad bike crash spike

Accidents on quad bikes are a major cause of death and injury on Australian farms, but GPS technology is helping change bad habits and reduce harm. An 82-year-old man was killed when a quad bike rolled down a levee bank on a remote NSW property. The...

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