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‘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.

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20 Feb 2025

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.

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14 Feb 2025

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.

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14 Feb 2025

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.

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12 Feb 2025

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.

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11 Feb 2025

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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.

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06 Feb 2025

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.

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06 Feb 2025

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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.

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04 Feb 2025

A country practice luring health workers to the bush

Healthcare workers getting a taste of life in the country are staying in the bush, as medical groups push for rural health to be a federal election priority.

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04 Feb 2025

Weight loss drugs, Trump and conflicts shape ag outlook

Australia’s agriculture sector is poised for a strong year, but the Trump presidency, global conflicts and anti-obesity medications are creating uncertainty.

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31 Jan 2025

Kasey Chambers finds heart and soul on the road again

After 25 years at the top of the music industry and with 14 ARIA awards to her name, Kasey Chambers has hit the road in a caravan to get back to her roots.

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26 Jan 2025

When the Wolfe is at the door, music comes to the fore

The Wolfe Brothers might collaborate with The Wiggles, play NRL half-time shows and top the charts, but they’re no strangers to the cost-of-living crisis.

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