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20,000 cattle missing in North Queensland flood crisis

North Queensland's agricultural heartland faces a mounting crisis with nearly 20,000 cattle unaccounted for after devastating floods. Recovery efforts are underway as a new cyclone threat emerges. Get the full story.

Townsville gets cheeky mention in 2026 lamb ad

Townsville receives a hilarious shout-out in Meat & Livestock Australia's new 2026 lamb ad, sparking local pride and national laughs. Find out why the city is the talk of the country!

SA Dog Fence Rebuild On Track, But Attacks Continue

A major rebuild of South Australia's iconic Dog Fence is halfway complete, protecting the $4bn livestock industry. Yet, wild dog attacks remain a critical issue in one region. Read the latest update.

Four men charged over $170m cocaine haul off WA

A chief officer and three others face charges after 525kg of cocaine was found floating off Lancelin. The massive drug bust is a major blow to organised crime. Read the full details.

Australian conservative parties in total disarray

Australia's conservative parties face a crisis of identity, leadership, and climate policy, with polling at historic lows and internal conflict raging nationwide. Discover the full story.

Solving Australia's regional healthcare crisis

Australia's regional healthcare crisis sees life expectancy gaps of 7 years. Discover how universities and government can collaborate to train local doctors for regional communities.

ACT Schools Asbestos Cleanup: 11 Still Closed

Asbestos contamination in coloured sand keeps 11 ACT public schools closed. Licensed removalists work around the clock as reopening timeline remains uncertain. Full details.

ACT School Closures: Asbestos Crisis Day 3

Asbestos-contaminated sand forces ACT school closures for a third day. 25 schools fully closed, 16 partially. Get the full list of impacted schools and updates.

Major SA Power Outage Affects 10,000 Homes

Widespread power outage hits South Australia leaving thousands without electricity. SA Power Networks working to restore supply amid extreme weather conditions.

Cairns grandfather assaulted in housing crisis

A Cairns grandfather was brutally attacked while protecting his grandson's bicycle, highlighting the region's escalating housing and crime crisis. Community demands immediate action.

Homeless Teens Stuck in Mental Health Wards

Vulnerable homeless teenagers are being kept in mental health wards despite being ready for discharge because they have no safe housing. This systemic failure costs millions and harms recovery.

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