Rural people rely on fundraising, grants and donations from mining companies to keep their health services running, as an inquiry hears of Medicare shortfalls.
Fast-tracked data centres in NSW will have to comply with standards on water and energy that the state government says are needed to protect local communities.
The winners of this year's NAIDOC Awards include the founding CEO of the Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service, a celebrated artist and community leaders who have pushed Indigenous empowerment and representation forward.
Health care designed for the cities might not work for rural Australians, the government has acknowledged during an inquiry examining access to Medicare.
Gamers unleashed a torrent of online abuse against five female activists to silence them after they stopped the sale of rape, incest and torture games.
Car insurance premiums surged eight per cent while the broader consumer price index rose three per cent, in part due to a surge in vehicle theft in one state.
