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One in six or 15 to 18 per cent of births to Indigenous mothers are not registered with the state government compared with 1.8 per cent for non-Indigenous births, according to a report by the Queensland Ombudsman

A mass stranding of about 230 whales has occurred at Macquarie Harbour near Strahan on Tasmania's west coast, two years to the day since a similar event in the same location

It's been more than two years since the NSW government's $11 million inquiry into the drug ice and advocates are questioning why none of the 104 recommendations have been adopted.

Machinery dealers in Western Australia are raising concerns that switching to electric vehicles on the land will prove unworkable in remote and regional areas.

The co-responder program pairs a police officer and youth justice worker. 

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Australia mourns the death of stage and screen star, Uncle Jack Charles.

President of the Rural Doctors Association Dr Megan Belot says with private services recognising the public holiday medical appointments and services will need to be rescheduled.

Her Majesty the Queen was no stranger to the bush. She travelled to Australia 16 times during her reign, visiting regional towns from Broome to Wagga Wagga

Queensland coal communities hope rising royalties will fund extra doctors, better roads

Rockhampton Zoo's chimpanzee troupe conquer odds to become vital for species' survival

Social media is successfully advertising the pros of station life to women 

Coronial inquest into death of Kumanjayi Walker starts in Alice springs

State-wide teacher shortages are hitting particularly hard in the flood affected northern rivers of NSW

Bundaberg's Hinkler Lions Park a refuge for homeless as Australia 'lucky country no more for some

Balgo's Warlayirti, was the state's first Aboriginal art centre and has featured works from 400 artists from eight language groups.

The demand for workers in Australia is having major consequences for Pacific neighbours

Small towns once considered contenders to become the new capital city of Australia are now struggling to keep essential services afloat

As climate change brings an increased threat of natural disasters to communities, how can we improve the disaster response to better help those affected. 

Aspiring young Aboriginal homeowners given hope of home ownership in WA's Pilbara region

Concern over lead levels in chicken eggs sparks action from Mount Isa health authorities

Paramedics, retrieval doctors, firefighters and SES members work together in the mock simulations

The New South Wales Orana and New England regions will be home to Australia's first Renewable Energy Zones where they hope to create a blueprint for the rest of the country to follow.

The new Underground Physics Laboratory, over a kilometre below the Earth's surface at the Stawell Gold Mine, is officially open to join the search for dark matter.

A new petition against the development has attracted almost 80 signatures 

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has committed to implementing all of the recommendations  of the flood inquiry as quickly as possible, but concedes some will take time.

More than 250 providers are expected to exit the market within a year, which could impact more than 45,000 NDIS participants

Remote Kowanyama has gained more freedom regarding alcohol, successfully applying for a takeaway licence.

The heritage listed K'Gari/Fraser island could become a victim of its own success, as tourists leave piles of rubbish in their wake.

Mental health worker Mitch had a stable job with a community mental health not-for-profit, now he's had to go independent after the service shut down

Female GPs say 'inadequate' Medicare rebates, pressure to bulk bill patients adds to emotional burn out

Saul Griffiths says everything we use should run on electricity; our cars, our tractors, our heating  systems, and in turn power will become cheaper and cleaner. 

High-voltage powerline projects spark mixed emotions across regional Victoria and NSW

Babies have been welcomed to Wonnarua Country in a ceremony at Muswellbrook

Gambling addict advocates want pre-commitment laws extended to all operators

A.K. and her baby were allegedly murdered by her partner. Her family wants answers

In the shadow of the Juukan Gorge disaster, negotiations about the future of the Argyle diamond mine hang in the balance

According to a new survey more than half of people suffering chronic pain in regional Australia can not access the right medical help where they live

Consumers warned of looming 'nightmare' as AEMO reports record wholesale electricity costs

It's hoped secure housing, wrap-around support, and self-determination will give Indigenous men leaving prison a chance to break the cycle

The card aims to restrict welfare users' spending on alcohol and gambling, while some welcome the move, others fear it could increase alcohol-related harm