While recent storm fronts have left farmers in the country's east disappointed, forecasters say this week's weather systems should deliver some relief.

'What a waste of time and energy': Farmers, the strongest opponents of the Federal Government's backpacker tax, have welcomed a court ruling saying it was discriminatory.

Renewable energy advocates are baffled the NSW Government is not backing green energy, as a wind farm is blocked for its visual impact on residents.

Residents of Lake Cargelligo in New South Wales' central west fear their lake is at risk of drying up if environmental flows cease, but for now they are making the most of it.

As the drought spreads, spending in country towns continues to drop and rural businesses are suffering. As shops close, the owners of those that remain open hope they'll get more support in coming weeks.

After Justin Lampe's fencing business folded due to drought, he turned his hand to metal art sculptures and looked to his late father for inspiration.

The Sydney Olympics, the Waterhouse family and a mysterious Croatian have all played a part in the story of this small town's cherished work of art.

The Federal Government is unlikely to adopt the National Farmers' Federation call for exit packages for drought-ravaged farmers. But even if it did, history suggests they're unlikely to have much impact.

The ABC can reveal the Federal Government's latest drought measures will include sweeping changes to an existing finance scheme as part of a $500 million drought stimulus package.

Only a year into the job, with the drought still gripping NSW, the drought coordinator has been sacked, and farmers are demanding answers.

Media in quarantine, live audiences abandoned, presenters self-isolate.

NOT. HAPPY. AUSTRALIA! ScoMo offers some plain speakin’ to a country in chaos.  Plus, the media embrace social distancing. And a CNN interview turns into family therapy. 

Fake news, conspiracy theories, calls to stay calm. How can the media help contain the deadly spread?

Media confront a week of viral news as the pandemic sends us closer to lockdown. Plus, Tracy Grimshaw is left hanging by Josh Frydenberg. And Seven’s Mark Stevens brings us a news flash.

Media falls for "Petri dish" as its go-to cliché.

Ad revenue forecasts slashed as regional news become the first media casualties of COVID-19.

The media name and shame people breaking the rules on social distancing and self-isolation.

Televangelists take aim at COVID-19 but infection rates rise.  Plus, Trump tells the press to be more positive, home broadcasting a challenge for Tracy Grimshaw and welcome to the sports desk blues.

Sport and entertainment reporters mine the archives to fill the void.

Pain continues for media industry as local news titles cease printing.

The critical media debate over easing the COVID-19 lockdown. Why we must not minimise the dangers.

Monday? Tuesday? Judgment Day? A handy PSA from Cleveland to help you keep track of the days. Plus, Hadley and Bolt’s war of words, Trump gets nasty with the media, and the mystery of the ABC’s missing IPA audio.

The AFP’s media raid warrant gets slapped down by the High Court.  Plus, Trump and the media’s latest bout, Boris Johnson gets released from “prison”, the Daily Mail find a bogus Barnsey, and an angry shop keeper flips the bird.

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s "axe-grinding" memoir sabotaged by leaks.

The ABC has been condemned for leading a witch hunt against George Pell. So, how does its coverage stack up against that charge?

Is he alive? Is he dead? Has he had “one burger too many”? The media speculates over the fate of North Korea’s supreme leader.  Plus, lockdowns push the US into chaos, making TV from home sends weathermen barking mad, and Paul dishes out his own remix of the Media Watch theme.

Karl Stefanovic gets cosy with the Daily Mail despite years of scorn, ridicule and criticism.

The Central Western Daily promotes the idea 5G could be destroying local plant life even though 5G is not yet available in the area.

Disappointing results for malaria drug hydroxychloroquine which has been favoured by Donald Trump and some in the media as a possible treatment for coronavirus.

Kerry Stokes skips hotel quarantine for the comforts of home while Seven West Media skips covering the story.

Sports stars get loose with lockdown laws while Channel Seven’s Pete Evans cops a hefty fine for his ‘light machine’ coronavirus treatment.  Plus, the media pushes the government’s COVIDSafe app. And NBC’s Kristen Welker’s dangerous live cross.

Clive Palmer spends big on newspaper ads promoting his purchase of the drug hydroxychloroquine.

Take two - Queensland Premier re-enacts a flu shot for the cameras giving birth to a conspiracy.

Where did COVID-19 come from? And is the Wuhan Institute of Virology to blame?

DRESSING DOWN –  Ex-AFL coach Dean Laidley’s arrest snaps are leaked to the press. Public interest or public shaming?  Plus, Aussie journo Mark Di Stefano gets caught “hacking” the competition, a breakfast TV cooking segment gets too hot to handle, and West Virginia’s governor adds to the swear jar. 

1 onion, grated 1 cup Greek yoghurt 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1/2 tsps. ground coriander 1/2 tsps. ground cumin 500g chicken thighs, cut in to 3 cm pieces 2 tbsps. sesame seeds, toasted tabbouleh 100g burghul 2 1/2 cups frozen peas 1 handful of flat leaf parsley, chopped 1 punnit of cherry tomatoes, halved 1 handful of mint leaves, lightly chopped 3 shallots, thinly sliced 200g Greek feta, crumbled 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon Good pinch of sea salt flakes and black pepper

Arancini balls are yummy way to use leftover rice, either for a party snack or dinner.

This recipe was featured on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment with Raf Epstein on Drive, 774 ABC Melbourne, 3:30 PM, courtesy of Alice in Frames. www.aliceinframes.com

This recipe was featured on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment with Raf Epstein on Drive, 774 ABC Melbourne, 3:30 PM, courtesy of Alice in Frames. www.aliceinframes.com

2 cups of fresh ricotta 4 eggs 2 tbsp. sugar Zest of 1 orange, 1lime and 1 lemon 1 cup of plain flour 60 g soft butter

Triple Citrus Syrup

This recipe was featured on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment with Raf Epstein on Drive, 774 ABC Melbourne, 3:30 PM, courtesy of Phillippa Grogan. Her new book is 'Phillippa's Home Baking.'

A tasty and healthy cake for the whole family

1 loaf of crusty bread - Ciabatta etc 500g of firm, ripe, large tomatoes 250g chocolate tomatoes 250g small coloured tomatoes - any variety fresh basil garlic cloves extra virgin olive oil pepper good quality salt flakes tabasco - optional

A new take on that old favourite, potato salad. The sesame and miso adds interest, while the walnuts add taste and crunch. So substantial it could be a meal in itself.

This recipe was featured on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment with Raf Epstein on Drive, 774 ABC Melbourne, 3:30 PM, courtesy of Neil Perry. Neil's new book is "Spice Temple."

This recipe was featured on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment with Raf Epstein on Drive, 774 ABC Melbourne, 3:30 PM, courtesy of Neil Perry. Neil's new book is "Spice Temple."