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Family fears there will be deaths as NDIS changes hit close to home | Australia Wide this week

2026/10/23

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

Flash floods hit south-east Queensland

2026/10/23

Emergency crews have responded to multiple swiftwater call-outs across the south-east and closed dozens of local roads due to rising catchments.

Critics say NT Child protection review doesn’t go far enough

2026/10/22

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

Phil Haines thanks community and medical staff for their support following car attack

2026/10/21

Phil Haines thanks community and medical staff for rallying around his family following car attack on his wife MP Helen Haines.

Wangaratta community in shock following attack on Helen Haines

2026/10/20

The regional community of Wangaratta is struggling to understand a violent attack on its local federal MP Helen Haines.

What are younger voters thinking ahead of the Victorian state election?

2026/10/19

What are the younger generations thinking ahead of the Victorian state election?

NSW jails consider drone guns and the sport of woodchopping | Australia Wide this week

2026/10/16

Australia Wide this week - The NSW government is procuring drone detection technology for jails across the state to combat the "emerging threat" of contraband smuggled in from the sky

Airlines defend rising ticket prices and axing routes

2026/10/16

The bosses of Qantas and Virgin Australia have faced a parliamentary inquiry into the state of regional air travel.

High fuel prices continue to see tourist numbers plummet

2026/10/15

Tourism operators in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay say visitor numbers are lower compared to last year.

Gold Coast's housing push collides with growing climate risks

2026/10/14

The Gold Coast's push for more housing faces growing climate risks, with urban planners warning rising seas and worsening flooding will force up premiums and push people out of some suburbs.

Alice Springs bracing for more storms after 'worst in 40 years'

2026/10/13

A wind-lashed Alice Springs is bracing for another storm even as residents have not yet finished clearing up from "the worst storm in 40 years" on Monday afternoon.

Town planning under pressure to tackle rising heat risk

2026/10/12

As the climate warms, and many urban environments become more densely developed and there is growing concern about how heat is impacting communities.

Regional tourism and iconic attractions hit with major overhauls | Australia Wide this week

2026/10/09

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

Gambling rates in young men soar due to social pressure

2026/10/09

As the major parties continue to thrash out policy over gambling reform, new research suggests having a bet during the game is becoming less about winning money and more about fitting in with your mates - especially for young men.

Snowtown serial killer spotted outside pre-release centre

2026/10/08

The youngest of the infamous Snowtown serial killers has been seen walking out of an Adelaide pre-release centre.