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Outback publican brings quirky collection to work

Tom Duddy's passion for collecting dates back to his days as a young boy hanging around shearing sheds. Now he has used that passion to turn the Prairie Hotel into a one of a kind outback museum.




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Secluded museum brings military history to life on cattle farm

An unsealed road leading to a family farm between Albany and Denmark reveals an unexpected treasure trove of military artefacts.




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Ringing bells for history and the future

Bells have rung out across Australia to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day, including at a church in Orange, NSW where the ancient art of bellringing is alive and well.





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Spring arrives with launch of local racing carnival

Spring is in the air in Newcastle, with the season's racing carnival officially launched.




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Bringing to life the story and legacy of EC Close

The life of colonial military leader Edward Charles Close is a story that stretches from England to the Illawarra, with a long legacy for the Hunter. Southern Highlands historian Ann Beaumont has delved deep into his history as she writes his biography and publishes his comprehensive diary.




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Swell Sculpture Festival brings art back to the beach

The Swell Sculpture Festival is on again and Currumbin Beach is coming alive with colour, movement and thought-provoking works of art.




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Backpackers bring international flavour to Rollingstone Pineapple Festival

Hundreds of people descended on Rollingstone in north Queensland this weekend to celebrate the humble pineapple. Among them were dozens of international visitors who organisers hope will spread the word of the Rollingstone Pineapple Festival around the world.




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Gladstone Rotaract brings out the best and wurst for Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest celebrations took over Gladstone in Queensland, with hundreds of people turning out for the annual event. But it's not all about beer and sausages. Over the event's history it has raised thousands of dollars for local charities and helped people new to the area make connections in the city.









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US states block abortions during pandemic

At least eight US states are blocking health clinics from providing abortions, describing the procedure as non-essential during the pandemic.



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AUSLAN interpreters in spotlight during year of disasters and pandemic

Auslan interpreters have been in high demand this year as they convey critical and life-saving information to the deaf and hard of hearing community.



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Some tenants slow to receive rent relief during pandemic

Not every state and territory has put into law the code of conduct, which aims to provide rental waivers and deferrals for commercial tenants.



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Couch Choir bringing choralists together in lockdown

The Couch Choir is a digital initiative that's grown out of the Brisbane-based Pub Choir, which has cancelled all it's events because of the COVID-19 restrictions.




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Australian pioneer Pauline Milich was the remarkable midwife who gave birth while delivering a baby

Pauline Milich brought her 14th child into the world while helping another woman deliver a baby life was different in the early 1900s.




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It was like a library being burned to the ground, but these oral histories are bringing it back

What would it mean to live in "a story-less world where our rich literary traditions no longer existed, and have been excised from memory"?



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Spearing in the fish traps




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'Much more than scones': CWA's 'covert' approach to caring for struggling farmers

Scones, tea, and craft are synonymous with the CWA, but the organisation also provides vital community support. In drought- and flood-ravaged Julia Creek, it's all about keeping things low-key.




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Scandinavian Hardanger fiddles played in Lord of the Rings soundtracks trending in Australia

An Australian fiddlemaker is helping to spice up the dying craft by creating Hardanger fiddles, a Norwegian instrument that gained international fame in The Lord of the Rings soundtracks.




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Baringhup community wins a seven-year battle against controversial broiler farm development

The Central Victorian community of Baringhup finally sees the end to a seven-year battle to stop the development of major chicken farm.




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Farmer spent $40k on mental health treatment, royal commission told in only regional hearing

When farmer Alistair Gabb fell into depression his doctor prescribed him medication and referred him to a psychiatrist for 10 free therapy sessions but it was far from enough.




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Australian athletes preparing for midnight marathon in Qatari heat

Thermostats and saunas become secret weapons as Australian athletes brace themselves for the unusual conditions of a midnight marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Doha next month.




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George Pell's appeal judges had differing opinions on his convictions. Here's why

When the Victorian Court of Appeal upheld George Pell's convictions for abusing two choirboys, the decision was not unanimous. While two of the judges said Pell's victim was a "witness of truth", a third wanted to acquit the cardinal of his charges. Here's why.




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Cox Plate: Kings Will Dream returns to Moonee Valley just 12 months after fracturing pelvis

After fracturing his pelvis and nearly bleeding out after last year's Cox Plate, Kings Will Dream is set to write another chapter in an unbelievable comeback story at Moonee Valley, during a fortnight of intense scrutiny over the treatment of horses within the racing industry.




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Honey producers hand-feed bees during drought to save hives, with sting likely for consumers

Beekeepers in New South Wales are hand-feeding their hives as the drought cripples the bees' ability to make honey, with a shortage expected to sting consumers at the checkout.




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Judge declares mistrial in case of alleged poisoner charged with murdering partner

An Adelaide judge remains tight-lipped on his reasons for declaring a mistrial in the case of a woman accused of poisoning her partner with a cocktail of dangerous medication.




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Music teacher and actress Kimmie Jonceski stars in musical theatre season during chemotherapy

Music teacher and actress Kimmie Jonceski performed a lead role in a musical while undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer this year and wants her courageous story to inspire other young women facing a cancer diagnosis.





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Artist creates monsters and gains self-acceptance after disfiguring car accident

Almost 30 years after a car accident left Picton artist Freya Jobbins' face disfigured, she's deconstructing dolls to make creations that shock.






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RuPaul's Drag Race reality show brings more paid work and awareness for thriving drag culture

The rise of drag culture driven by RuPaul's Drag Race is giving a new generation of 'queens' a valuable sense of identity and an exponential rise in paid work.




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As job interviews go digital, mastering the 'virtual handshake' will keep you ahead of the pack

The prospect of landing a job may seem dire right now, but there's an opportunity to upskill and adapt — and if you do, you can come out of isolation with an even better career.




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So what have you learnt during lockdown? Sarah's answer surprised Virginia Trioli

As lockdown begins to ease the lesson is to take it gently and recognise we may have entered a new epoch of rolling pandemics, writes Virginia Trioli.




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Dingo attack victim sues Newcrest's Telfer mine owners after suffering 'horrific' injuries

A woman is suing Newcrest Mining after she was attacked by dingoes and suffered "horrific" scarring and nightmares while at work at a remote WA mine site.




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Ensuring a classical future

The world of classical music is changing. Some are predicting the demise of orchestral events. Others see opportunity in social media and a new sense of engagement between the audience and musicians.









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Is blockchain the key for millennials entering Australia's housing market?

Buying a home or a block of land is something many young people feel is out of reach but a new approach to property ownership could allow millennials to eat their smashed avocado and achieve the Great Australian Dream, too.




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Students say adults have not learnt childhood lessons in sharing Murray-Darling water

South Australian school students are urging adults and national leaders to share the water better in the Murray-Darling River system.




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Chinese national guilty of money laundering over 'large-scale prostitution ring' is spared jail

Hon Leung Chu, who laundered the proceeds of a nationwide prostitution ring from his apartment is spared jail, but could still face deportation.




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Woman allegedly hit over the head and sexually assaulted by man wearing a black mask

A woman is allegedly hit in the head with a rock and sexually assaulted in a northern suburb of Adelaide this morning, police say.



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