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Every weekday, catch up with Sinéad Mangan as she explores news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

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    Giant petrel second bird to test positive to bird flu at Cape Le Grand beach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 24:59


    Fuel pain continues, data centre plans, and a Men's Kitchen | Australia Wide this week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 25:11


    Suspected H5 bird flu detected in Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 24:59


    The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

    Australia's rapid expansion of data centres moves into the regions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 24:59


    Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

    Fuel shock expected to be felt for years as businesses urge extended relief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 24:59


    "It's all too hard": Fuel shock pushes regional businesses to the brink

    Accused criminals flown from remote areas as 20 WA courts close

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 24:59


    The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

    Death in custody inquest details emerge a year after Kumanjayi White's death

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 24:59


    The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

    Escaping Ivan Milat, Starlink concerns and young renters' struggle | Australia Wide this week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 25:11


    Andrew Forrest defends native title deals after $150m Yindjibarndi win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 24:59


    The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

    Government documents flag risks around Elon Musk's Starlink

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 24:59


    Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

    Hitchhiker tells NSW missing persons inquiry of Ivan Milat encounter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 24:59


    A New South Wales man who believes Ivan Milat picked him up while hitchhiking as a teenager in the mid-1970s has told an inquiry that a speeding ticket saved his life.

    Famous outback race claims another life after serious motorbike crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 24:59


    The 50th anniversary of the Finke Desert Race has continued in the Central Australian outback, despite the death of a competitor on Sunday.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 25:16


    The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

    Crack down on illicit vapes and tobacco, shark attack survivor and outback movie magic | Australia Wide this week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 24:59


    Wagga Wagga's homeless have 'nowhere to go' despite emergency response

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 24:59


    Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

    Queensland crackdown cuts illicit tobacco and vape shops, but black market adapts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 24:59


    Queensland crackdown cuts illicit tobacco and vape shops, but black market adapts quickly

    Farmers buy CCTV cameras to stop fuel theft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 25:00


    South Australian farmers are rushing to purchase CCTV cameras to protect their diesel supplies amid increasing concern about fuel theft since the war in the Middle East broke out

    Patients demand fix to 'unacceptable' travel subsidy scheme

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 24:59


    Patients and advocates are calling on the state government to fix a raft of issues they say are plaguing the Queensland's patient travel subsidy scheme.

    Katherine welcomes PFAS legal action, farewell to manual cars and crocs rowing | Australia Wide this week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 25:15


    After escaping sexual slavery, Yazidis re-traumatised by return of 'ISIS brides'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 24:59


    The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

    Katherine residents welcome legal action against 3M over PFAS firefighting foam

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 24:59


    The Commonwealth is suing the manufacturer of a firefighting foam containing PFAS that contaminated 28 Defence Force bases.

    Defence manufacturing hub plan gets mixed response in Collie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 24:59


    Western Australia could be the third state in the nation to manufacture guided weapons domestically under plans for a defence manufacturing hub. 

    End of an era as Liddell Power Station demolished after 50 years of operation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 25:00


    More than half a century of coal-fired history has come crashing down in the NSW Hunter Valley.

    Aboriginal community workers say diphtheria response 'heartbreaking'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 24:59


    Residents and service providers in Yuendumu say the Northern Territory government has not provided enough support to combat the territory's diphtheria outbreak. 

    Diphtheria outbreak, child protection clamp down, and a mouse plague | Australia Wide this week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 25:10


    There have now been more than 220 cases of diphtheria reported so far this year across Australia, primarily in the Northern Territory but also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. The Government has announced a $7.2 million vaccine blitz - but will it do enough to protect First Nations communities?

    Big swells and strong winds to batter Gold Coast's already exposed beaches

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 24:59


    The coastline we have built our lives around is disappearing before our eyes. Coastal erosion is not a new issue, but our changing climate means there have been drastic changes to the coastline in recent decades. This weekend beachgoers on the south-east Queensland coast are being warned to be careful. The weather bureau is forecasting waves of up to four metres to batter the coastline and cause hazardous conditions and the big swell could cause further erosion at already-exposed beaches.

    Language and staffing shortages hinder diphtheria outbreak response in remote communities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 25:00


    Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

    PM visits Kumanjayi Little Baby's family as former child protection staffers speak out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 24:59


    Former Northern Territory child protection workers have spoken out about the NT's proposed legislative changes, following the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby.

    Apology for 'appalling' display of autopsy body parts without consent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 24:59


    A formal apology has been given in Tasmanian parliament for the past practice of taking human specimens from autopsies without the knowledge or consent of family members. 

    WA mouse plague pushes regulator to approve stronger bait

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 24:59


    Australia's chemical regulator has approved an emergency permit for double-strength mouse baits amid plagues in WA and SA's farming regions.  

    Reactions to Budget '26, running the Larapinta and flying drones using head movements | Australia Wide weekend edition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 24:59


    Community concerned over SA government push to lift fracking ban

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 25:00


    Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

    What's in the budget for regional Australians?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 24:59


    Experts have welcomed changes to capital gains and negative gearing rules, saying they are a “step in the right direction” to fix the housing crisis in regional Australia.

    What will a changed NDIS mean for children with autism living in regions?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 24:59


    How the federal budget could ease the regional housing crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 24:59


    This year's Federal Budget is shaping up to deliver some of the biggest changes in decades. There are hopes tax changes in the budget will alleviate a housing supply issue in some regional towns.    

    Vigils for Kumanjayi Little Baby, Inland Rail scrapped, and teenagers turn bush rescuers | Australia Wide this week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 24:59


    Across the country thousands of others gathered in regional and metro locations to wear pink and light a candle in reflection. Attendees gathered at Anzac Oval in Alice Springs were encouraged to remember to pay their respects to Kumanjayi Little Baby's family and to hear messages of grief, sorrow and support for the community.

    How the community of Alice Springs is grieving following unimaginable tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 24:59


    Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

    Residents of Wagga Wagga camp where newborn died say they have 'nowhere else to go'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 24:59


    Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

    Two rescuers among three dead in boating accident on NSW coast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 24:59


    The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

    Healing ceremonies as NT grieves death of Kumanjayi Little Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 24:59


    The Northern Territory is continuing to grieve the short life of a five-year-old girl today with crowds in Alice Springs to pay tribute by donning her favourite colour.

    Alice Springs in mourning, gun control and listening to whales | Australia Wide this week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 24:59


    Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

    NT Police find body believed to be missing Alice Springs girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 25:09


    Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

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