Kalgoorlie's 'maverick' politician Graeme Campbell dies aged 86
By Macey Turner
Former West Australian politician Graeme Campbell is being remembered as a "colourful character" whose style left a big legacy in Kalgoorlie politics.

Kalgoorlie's 'maverick' politician Graeme Campbell dies aged 86
By Macey Turner
Former West Australian politician Graeme Campbell is being remembered as a "colourful character" whose style left a big legacy in Kalgoorlie politics.
Important lessons as outback kids turn into bilbies and quolls
By Katherine Spackman
Inspired by trips to Wild Desert park, outback kids hit the stage to retell the ecological comeback story of bilbies in the Corner Country of New South Wales.
Territory mangoes to flow back into WA as agreement reached on fruit fly
By Christine Schindler
Northern Territory mangoes can freely flow into Western Australia after the regions agreed on a new fruit fly management protocol, weeks out from the NT mango harvest.
World's most southern coral reef slowly recovers after coral bleaching
By Emma Siossian
Researchers hope studies into the health of Lord Howe Island's remote reef will help experts better understand how marine systems are adapting to changing oceans.
Varroa mite bee parasite spreads to south-east Victoria
By Justine Longmore and Faith Tabalujan
The devastating varroa mite has been detected in Gippsland bee hives.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-15/varroa-mite-discovered-in-gippsland-bee-hives/105648280
The city-country education divide driven by 'wicked policy problem'
By Catherine McAloon
There's a bunch of factors behind a persistent divide in educational levels of urban and regional students. Teacher shortages are one part of the problem.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-15/education-regional-teacher-crisis-naplan-results/105636024
Victorian government cuts 350 jobs in environment department restructure
By Justine Longmore and Emma Field
A Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action restructure is expected to affect 350 jobs in agriculture, solar, bushfire and forest services.
Major NSW Aboriginal health provider placed into administration again
By Zaarkacha Marlan
The Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service has been placed under special administration for the second time in four years after board disputes disrupted operations and halted meetings.
Outback locust plague risk looms large as swarms destroy pastures
By Grace Nakamura
On the outback horizon, a locust swarm is brewing. A taskforce has formed to combat the pests before they become a plague in spring.
Doctor blames 'rotten culture' in NT Police for officer's suicide
By Lillian Rangiah
A doctor who treated a constable that later took his own life defends his treatment plan to a coronial inquest, describing him as a "gentle, beautiful man".
Cattle pioneer saved by cow tissue heart valves in twist of fate
By Jess Baker
A West Australian Hall of Fame cattle breeder now lives with cow heart valves after contracting Q fever — and she's urging others in the industry to protect themselves.
Fears tiny town will die as 130-year-old pub closes its doors
By Courtney Yeandle
The Moonan Flat Pub was once bustling with regulars and tourists, but its closure has left locals fearing it could spell the end of the town.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-08/moonan-flat-pub-closes-doors-hunter-valley-town/105585904
Outback residents still living in caravans months after flood disaster
By Grace Nakamura and Hannah Walsh
Families are living in caravans long after catastrophic flooding in south-west Queensland, where a tradesman says it costs nearly double to build a home compared to the city.
Nexus halts regional flights connecting WA's north and Darwin
By Giulia Bertoglio
Nexus says the route linking Broome and Kununurra in the Kimberley with the Northern Territory's capital has become "financially unsustainable".
Police searching for missing 26yo confident drones are best placed to help
By Elsie Lange
The 26-year-old Sudanese man went missing on Monday with his car found abandoned 14 kilometres west of John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve, with the search now focusing on "specific areas".
Desalination plant to shore up water supplies in tourist town
By Alistair Bates, Charlie Mills, and Vanessa Mills
This WA tourist and defence town is surrounded by the ocean but doesn't have enough water. Water Corporation has chosen seawater desalination to jump-start its expansion.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-01/exmouth-water-desalination-plant-economic-expansion/105586174
#WaterSupply #EconomicGrowth #RuralandRemoteCommunities #DefenceForces #AlistairBates #CharlieMills # #VanessaMills
Pastoralist hit by worst WA flood says aid application a full-time job
By Jess Baker
A pastoralist left reeling after catastrophic Kimberley flooding wiped out their infrastructure and livestock speaks out about the challenging task of applying for government support.
Outback shop to cut most fresh and frozen produce due to rising costs
By Grace Nakamura
The only grocery shop for hundreds of kilometres in far western Queensland is scaling back because of the "astronomical" cost of supplying produce.
Concerns grow over fish farm expansion in WA waters
By Ruby Littler and Jess Baker
Traditional owners in Western Australia's far north question if conservation or industry comes first, as fish farming behemoth Tassal seeks to expand its barramundi operations.
One of Australia's largest copper mines closes after 70 years
By Abbey Halter and Maddie Nixon
The ground in Mount Isa usually shakes twice a day with mine blasts, but today silence signals the end of era.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-31/mount-isa-glencore-underground-copper-mine-closed/105585118