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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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Warnings of deadly consequences over rural black spots

Rural residents have revealed difficulties in reaching triple-zero in moments of crisis, as the federal government reviews regional telecommunications.

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‘Like the Opera House’: the tiny halls that loom large

Country halls remain at the heart of small towns in times of both celebration and disaster, but their longevity largely depends on the kindness of locals.

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Dogs caught up in an animal rehoming ‘crisis’: inquiry

Pounds are over capacity and severely underfunded, due to over-breeding, cost-of-living pressures and a lack of pet-friendly rentals, a NSW inquiry has found.

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