The Hunter region faces a critical jobs shortage despite low unemployment. Professor Phillip O'Neill reveals why generating 37,000 new positions is essential to avoid becoming another 'place left behind'.
Discover how choosing local shops this festive season directly invests in your community's future, supports jobs, and keeps your main street vibrant.
Ten Hunter Valley schools get upgraded bus services after years of complaints. Better timing, coverage and safety for students in growing areas like Huntlee and Branxton.
Mindarie Regional Council submits crucial applications to close Tamala Park landfill by 2028-29, addressing leachate management and odour control for northern suburbs residents.
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority launches investigation into Cairns Regional Council's handling of cyclone recovery funds. Stay informed about the audit findings.
New legislation requires major telecommunications providers to deliver comprehensive mobile coverage across Australia, eliminating connectivity black spots nationwide.
Discover Wildergreen Moama, a revolutionary lifestyle precinct on the NSW-Victoria border featuring Embr restaurant, The Playground bar, and Treehouse kids' zone. Your perfect regional escape awaits!
Discover Wildergreen, the groundbreaking lifestyle precinct on the NSW-Victoria border featuring Embr restaurant and Treehouse kids' zone. Perfect country escape just hours from Melbourne and Sydney.
Cairns economy surges ahead of Queensland and national averages in 2025, driven by tourism boom and infrastructure investment. Regional economist reveals stunning growth figures.
Charming NSW town Bungendore faces 65% crime increase with no permanent police presence. Arson, vandalism and theft plague the tourism award winner. Read the shocking details.
The Illawarra region has no affordable rental postcodes left, with essential workers and pensioners facing severe housing stress. Discover the full impact of the rental crisis.
A senior officer at Bunbury Regional Prison faces professional standards investigation after allegedly taking inappropriate photo of an inmate. Full details on the incident.
Townsville's Perc Tucker Regional Gallery announces its final 2025 exhibition, 'A Fitting Conclusion,' celebrating local artists before major redevelopment. Discover this cultural milestone.
Discover the winners of the 2025 Hunter Manufacturing Awards, celebrating record-breaking innovation and export success from regional NSW manufacturers. Learn how local companies are competing globally.
The Geelong Advertiser marks 185 years of documenting Geelong's transformation from colonial settlement to modern city. Discover how this newspaper witnessed history unfold.
A Highgate woman faces corruption charges for allegedly misusing regional shire funds. Learn about the investigation and potential consequences.
Sunshine Coast Airport's major Gateway Precinct approved, featuring hotel, retail and services. Set to boost tourism and create thousands of jobs ahead of 2032 Olympics.
A $5 million federal initiative will transform Hunter's Mt Arthur and Macquarie Coal sites into sustainable assets, creating a national blueprint for economic resilience.
A $24 million overtaking lane is planned for the Golden Highway west of Merriwa to improve safety and traffic flow. Have your say on the proposal until December 12.
After decades in coal mines, Darryl Best advocates for renewable jobs in mining regions. As global markets shift, he warns political denial threatens communities more than energy transition.
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.
Gingin ranks as Australia's 2nd most popular regional destination. Discover Country Heights Estate, offering hectare lots just an hour from Perth from $385,000.
Geelong's property market shows strong performance with multiple million-dollar sales. Discover the latest auction results and which suburbs are leading the charge.
A historic Geelong wool mill is being transformed into a vibrant food, wine and art destination by the Di Latte family, creating 50 jobs and opening October 2024.
Westpac promises to keep all regional branches open until at least 2030, ensuring continued banking services for rural communities across Australia.
Explore Berwick-upon-Tweed's fascinating history, Elizabethan walls and Lowry Trail. Discover why this English border town captivated travellers for generations. Plan your UK adventure today!
Nine people injured after speedway car crashes through fence at Walcha showground. One man critically injured in Saturday evening incident. Investigations ongoing.
Geelong's property market shows remarkable strength with multiple million-dollar sales. Discover which suburbs are leading the boom and what it means for local homeowners.
Discover the medieval magic of Rothenburg, Germany, from its ancient walls to its wine country. Explore the history, legends, and unique traditions of this Bavarian treasure. Plan your European river cruise adventure today!
Canadian journalist Jessica Johnston shares her transformative journey from city reporting to embracing community journalism in Far North Queensland. Discover why regional reporting matters.