Miners and conservationists want the approval process for critical minerals projects in Australia to be sped up, even if it means a "fast no" in some situations.
Doctors have saved John's eyesight after warning him his eyeball could 'explode'
John Reid has had stitches in his eyeball for 890 days, but it's meant his vision is now restored.
Photo shows John Reid getting his eyes examinedThe 3G network is about to shut down for good, so what will stop working from today?
There are concerns thousands of phones, medical devices, mobile phone boosters in cars, location devices in trucks and farm equipment may stop working.
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Photo shows Farmer standing in a field with a phone.'Urgent review' launched amid concerns parking apps used by NSW councils could breach rules
An increasing number of state councils are now using certain apps to collect parking fees. But some could be in breach of regulations.
Photo shows north sydney parking meter with handMan and young girl killed after SUV rolls down embankment in NSW Mid North Coast
A man and a young girl have died, and two young boys flown to hospital, after a single-vehicle crash at Tugrabakh.
Photo shows A close up shot of police tape with cars parked on a street and trees blurred in the backgroundAbbey Road, Graceland, Tamworth … Ballarat? Gold rush town looks to cash in on musical tourism
A new exhibition on the evolution of the guitar from its earliest incarnation as an oud to the latest electrical wizardry could be a goldmine for a regional Victorian town.
Photo shows Johnny Cash gurns while playing an acoustic guitar in this black and white photoCould a lack of education options for their kids be turning highly qualified women away from the bush?
Women are making strides towards equality in agriculture, but when a supervisor is needed for a child's education, mothers on farms can find their careers take a back seat.
Photo shows A smiling woman in a cowboy hat stand with a dog near a ute, with two boys in the background on a red dirt plain.Grain industry workers threaten to strike during what could be a bumper NSW harvest
Hundreds of GrainCorp workers in the state may refuse to load or unload grain trucks and trains during the approaching harvest unless they are given a pay rise.
Photo shows A man in high vis watches as yellow grains tumble from the back of a truck.Indigenous tourism experiences raking in billions in NSW alone amid thirst for cultural knowledge
Giving visitors a better understanding of Aboriginal culture is becoming big business in New South Wales, with more than $3 billion spent on cultural tourism in the state last financial year.
Photo shows Tour operators say they've had a number of enquiries about touring Mungo National Park since travel restrictions were eased.Rare grevillea in full bloom after couple nurses plants through drought
The endangered Beadle's grevillea only grows in a few areas in the wild. After a harsh drought, the species is now thriving and the couple that saved it wants the plant safeguarded for generations to come.
Photo shows a close up detailed shot of a pink flowerNo longer a 'sport of kings', female apprentices are dominating the racing industry
Racing NSW says more women than ever are entering the sport of horse racing, invigorating a historically male-dominated industry.
Photo shows A female jockey smiles after win on horse.Op shop puts 'designer Balenciaga bag' on sale for $2,000, prompting backlash
A keen-eyed worker at an op shop spotted a "designer" find that retails for $4,000. The handbag, believed to have been made by luxury brand Balenciaga, was put on sale for half that price, but the store has received backlash on social media.
Photo shows A green crocodile leather bag sits on display in front of a vinnie's sign saying it's $2000Who you'll probably marry, based on your job
We've crunched the numbers for more than 43,000 job combinations and 2.8 million couples (including 31,600 same-sex couples). Turns out it's not just lawyers, doctors or teachers who stick to their own when it comes to love.
Photo shows A woman in a wedding dress and holding a bouquet stands beside a man in a jacket and tie outside a gift shop'Two years in the wilderness' could have been solved by the right menopause care, but still regional women suffer in silence
The silence around menopause has long been the norm in rural Australia — now a new generation of women are trying to reshape attitudes and services around this normal, natural phase of life.
Photo shows Frances Rodger and her husband Ed, and their cat in a selfie photo, Tamworth, 2024.At 14, Sophia has Paralympic dreams, but can't play the sports she loves
Sophia Maloney wants to one day represent Australia in the Paralympic Games in multiple sports including swimming, wheelchair netball and bocce but already acknowledges there are barriers in the way.
Photo shows A blonde girl in a wheelchair holding a basketballAustralia's first legally blind barrel racer
Megan McLoughlin is the first legally blind barrel racing competitor to qualify for the national finals.
Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 53 seconds.Laser surgery left Megan legally blind at 26 but that hasn't stopped her barrel racing
Megan McLoughlin says she trusts her horse Biscuit more than most humans after forming a special bond on their way to a sporting milestone.
Photo shows A woman puts her arms around a horse.Wife calls for more mental health care in the bush as coroner finds Corey Selby wanted police to shoot him
The deputy state coroner finds the police shooting of the 48-year-old Tenterfield man in 2023 was a "tragic death".
Photo shows A middle aged man with a shaved head cuddles his dog with his eyes closed.This road was washed away three years ago — why hasn't it been repaired?
Many regional councils are still waiting for the expert and government reviews required to make repairs, but the frequency of disasters means no-one is available to see them through.
Photo shows A road destroyed by a land slipTelstra, Optus to delay 3G network closure amid public safety concerns
Telstra and Optus will delay the planned closure of their 3G networks in order to conduct a final public safety awareness campaign amid concerns that emergency services calls and medical devices could be affected.
Photo shows man with tower in bakgroundChallenges arise as renewable energy gathers speed in country NSW
Landholders have knocked back tens of thousands of dollars to host turbines as about 40 per cent of approved renewable projects do not proceed to completion.
Photo shows Wind towers on a ridge at sunset