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Minister faces legal action over stalled $1b gold mine

The decision to block sections of a proposed $1 billion gold mine under Indigenous heritage laws is facing a Federal Court challenge by the mine's developer.

AAP · Nov 7, 2024

'Like the Opera House': the tiny halls that loom large

Country halls remain at the heart of small towns in times of both celebration and disaster, but their longevity largely depends on the kindness of locals.

AAP · Oct 18, 2024

'Clear picture', one in 10 men have police DV run-ins

Startling research by the Australian Institute of Criminology has revealed the prevalence of the domestic and family violence crisis across NSW.

AAP · Sep 17, 2024

Calls for family violence funding to be election issue

A report card on Australia's progress in ending gender-based violence concludes more funding is needed, especially in crisis areas.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

'Disgraceful': how domestic abuse grips rural Australia

People in rural Australia are 24 times more likely to be hospitalised by domestic violence. Recent deaths have brought a long-standing crisis into sharp focus.

AAP · May 3, 2024

Calling out the 'good guy' myth key in fighting DV

The alleged DV murder of Molly Ticehurst has drawn attention to a crisis in regional Australia as rural men are urged to take a stand against violence.

AAP · Apr 28, 2024

Orange becomes part of the rainbow in pride celebration

Hundreds of people draped in rainbow pride flags, sequins and flowing gowns have paraded through the streets for a regional city's first pride festival.

AAP · Mar 23, 2024

'Broken': family share torment after fatal misdiagnosis

Ricky Hampson Jr's children, parents and siblings have told an inquest about their heartbreak over his death after fatal misdiagnosis at a rural hospital.

AAP · Mar 7, 2024

Great Scot, it's Elvis: thousands turn out for the king

Builder Ross Cummings leaves his Sydney life behind to transform into Scottish Elvis at the Parkes Elvis Festival every year.

AAP · Jan 13, 2024

Fast as a snake, Elvis acts use their animal instinct

US Elvis tribute artists get all shook up as they're warned to look out for a deadly eastern brown snake named Frank at the Parkes Elvis Festival in rural NSW.

AAP · Jan 12, 2024