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Lives on the line with $8b deficit in rural health

Some country towns are being forced to fundraise for their own community-led medical centres, while those in the cities get double the healthcare funding.

AAP · Aug 26, 2025

Men’s circles are helping rural Australians express their emotions – but experts say more support is needed

Local-led gatherings are empowering, supporting and forging connections for men in regions where more formal mental health services are under stress

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2025

‘Geographic narcissism’: the battle to fund aged care providers in rural Australia

Regional communities are coming up with local models to meet growing aged care needs but say they have to ‘beg and scrape’ to get equal funding to the cities

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2025

'It's everything': rural Australians fear Rex's fate

Rural Australians who rely on Rex for health, education, mail and groceries fear for their future as the regional airline entered voluntary administration.

AAP · Jul 31, 2024

Rural Australians 'crying out' as health gaps revealed

Rural Australians are more likely to die earlier of preventable causes, according to data that shows the deep divide between the cities and the country.

AAP · Dec 15, 2023

Value of private health insurance in regional Australia questioned by long-time policy holders

Three regional Australians tell the ABC's regional health investigation their experience with private health insurance leaves them questioning whether it is worth the cost.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2023