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In a rising cost-of-living crisis, housing affordability and lifestyle factors are increasingly popular reasons why some people move beyond Australia's big cities.

After weeks of power instability in Far West NSW, the federal government has announced up to 13 weeks of income support. Transgrid has also issued a formal apology and committed an additional $500,000 in grants.

A corrective services officer is the first person to be subjected to electronic monitoring in New South Wales under tough new bail laws for people charged with serious domestic violence offences.

There are more benefits than just receiving food as Jean Jarvis says she enjoys connecting with the volunteers and ultimately keeping her independence.

The family that has owned Pinnacles Mine for more than 70 years has entered into an agreement with the Broken Hill Mines company which will see it purchase 70 per cent of the mine's profit share.

A lack of awareness of a patient's cultural or religious needs can have a detrimental impact on their health. In an outback community, medical students are learning how to better care for patients of the Muslim faith.

In this Broken Hill prison, 70 per cent of inmates identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The new jail manager decided it was time to prioritise their cultural care.

Scammers posing as investment experts are grooming victims over the phone for weeks to gain their trust, before stealing their money.

A stargazing tourism operation says it has "legalled up" in response to a billion-dollar renewable energy project set to be located down the road from the business that relies on dark skies.

Over the past decade in Broken Hill, the city's Sufi community has become more prominent, with the establishment of the locally revered Sufi Bakery, as well as an Islamic study centre and a Sufi bookshop. 

An increasing number of do-it-yourself renovations by landlords in the rental market has raised concerns around what a lack of policing could mean for renters if the work is not done correctly.

With pop-focused music festivals like Splendour in the Grass and Groovin the Moo calling it quits, family-friendly, smaller festivals in unique locations are thriving.

A 76-year-old grandmother had a number of "unexpected injuries" following gall bladder surgery at a hospital in regional South Australia, an inquest has heard.

Abigail* says her ex-husband used his technology skills to control and monitor both in and out of their relationship. Experts say common apps are being misused to stalk victims of domestic violence.

The festive season is one of gift giving, and one many Australians use to pass on their pre-loved items to a new home. Here's a rough guide on the best way to donate this holiday period.