Australia Wide

Alice Springs’ Americans respond to midterm election result

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

Tiny homes for region's rough sleepers held up by planning rules

A charity in the NSW Southern Highlands wants to alleviate its homelessness crisis by building tiny homes on privately-owned rural land. 

Alice Springs jockey Ethan Brown wins Melbourne Cup

British stallion Point of Law has won the Melbourne Cup ridden by jockey Ethan Brown who grew up in Alice Springs. 

Country town reliant on backpackers warns visa changes will cripple business

The federal government is pushing ahead with its plan to limit working holiday visas, which include ballots for second and third-year extensions much to the dismay of the regional town of Manjimup[ in WA. 

From Juukan Gorge’s ancient secrets to outback gold | Australia Wide this week

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

Cold and calculating' Erin Patterson loses appeal, has sentence increased

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

Helen Haines's offices reopen to community after alleged attack

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

Regional Australians are feeling lonely, but these Old Bastards are helping

Community groups are doing a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to addressing loneliness in regional Australia, according to leading loneliness expert Associate Professor Michelle Lim.  

Former councillor dies in floodwaters on Queensland's Fraser Coast

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

Uncovering the ancient secrets of WA's Juukan Gorge

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

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

Flash floods hit south-east Queensland

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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.