The Latest Breaking News from Stephanie Gardiner

Drunk driver who killed ex while on AVO 'heartbroken'

A drunk driver who killed his ex-partner in a car crash while subject to an AVO came from the Pacific for work and was living in "another world" in Australia.

AAP · Sep 21

AI to help carry the load for women on the land

While technology like autonomous tractors, soil sensors and satellite animal tracking is already helping Australian farmers, AI is set to change the game.

AAP · Jul 28

Delays continue for grandmother accused of killing boys

Psychiatrists are still assessing a woman accused of murdering her young grandsons in their isolated rural home, a court has been told.

AAP · Jul 23

The small stretch of country road causing huge problems

The indefinite closure of part of a highway built by convicts is causing shocks across regional economies, health care and maybe even influencing politics.

AAP · Jun 11

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

After helping save up to 40 of his neighbours and friends from a destructive flash flood, an ex-truck driver has turned to sculpture to heal and help others.

AAP · Jun 6

Traditional trade uncovers magic in the humble chair

One of Australia's few remaining upholsterers unravels family histories, memories and nostalgia as she refurbishes chairs in her regional backyard studio.

AAP · May 30

Driver ordered to stay away from ex before fatal crash

A disqualified driver was four times over the legal alcohol limit and subject to domestic violence orders when he killed his ex-girlfriend in a car crash.

AAP · May 21

'Trying times': farmers stare down trifecta of troubles

Farmers are being forced to adapt and innovate as drought conditions intensify and global shocks push up costs and risk vital fertiliser supplies.

AAP · May 1

'Unbearable': care provider fined over burns death

It is "almost inconceivable" that two disability workers did not check water temperature before putting a highly vulnerable woman in a bath, a judge says.

AAP · May 1

From deep space to garbage tip: rural town strikes back

A country town feels "abandoned and betrayed" by plans for an incinerator to process city rubbish, with fears it will damage the region's unique global brand.

AAP · Apr 13