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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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-18/kal

ABC News · Kalgoorlie remembers 'maverick' federal MP Graeme CampbellBy Macey Turner

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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-17/tib

ABC News · Outback children learn as they recreate bilby's comeback story in Corner CountryBy Katherine Spackman

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.

abc.net.au/news/rural/2025-08-

ABC News · Territory mangoes to flow back into WA as agreement reached on fruit flyBy Christine Schindler

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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-16/lor

ABC News · Researchers study impacts of coral bleaching on Lord Howe IslandBy Emma Siossian

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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-15/edu

ABC News · How distance, disadvantage and the digital divide impact country schoolingBy Catherine McAloon

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.

abc.net.au/news/rural/2025-08-

ABC News · Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action to cut 350 jobsBy Justine Longmore

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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-14/wel

ABC News · Wellington Aboriginal Health Service placed into administration again after board disputesBy Zaarkacha Marlan

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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-14/loc

ABC News · Locust taskforce assembles in Longreach as plague threat growsBy Grace Nakamura

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".

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-12/nt-

ABC News · GP blames 'rotten' culture in NT Police for Michael Deutrom's death and other officer suicidesBy Lillian Rangiah

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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-08/cat

ABC News · Brahman pioneer with Q fever saved by cow tissue heart valvesBy Jess Baker

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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-08/moo

ABC News · Moonan Flat pub closes as locals worry it will be end of the tiny Hunter townBy Courtney Yeandle

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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-07/tha

ABC News · Thargomindah residents still living in caravans months after flood disasterBy Grace Nakamura

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".

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-04/nex

ABC News · Nexus halts regional flights between Broome, Kununurra and DarwinBy Giulia Bertoglio

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".

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-02/nt-

ABC News · Search for missing Alice Springs man Gach Top in Central Australia deploys drones as more people 'lend a hand'By Elsie Lange

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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-01/exm

#WaterSupply #EconomicGrowth #RuralandRemoteCommunities #DefenceForces #AlistairBates #CharlieMills # #VanessaMills

ABC News · Seawater desalination plant to shore up water supplies in ExmouthBy Alistair Bates

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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-01/kim

ABC News · Pastoralist hit by worst-ever WA flood says aid applications too onerousBy Jess Baker

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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-01/bed

ABC News · Bedourie's Simpson Desert Oasis scales back groceries due to power, freight costsBy Grace Nakamura

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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-07-31/tra

ABC News · Concerns growing over Tassal's Cone Bay barramundi farm expansion plansBy Ruby Littler

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.

abc.net.au/news/2025-07-31/mou

ABC News · Mount Isa's underground copper mine ceases production after 70 yearsBy Abbey Halter