How the 'peaceful' pastime of woodworking helped to heal a war veteran's heart
When Aboriginal war veteran Bob Syron started crafting wooden artefacts to connect with country, he also found inner peace.
Councils spending tens of thousands of dollars a year on incentives to recruit and keep doctors
Many regional and rural communities in Australia are struggling to attract enough doctors. One NSW country town has found a way but it didn't come cheap.
Murray-Darling Basin Indigenous leaders say government has 'failed' to deliver water justice
Traditional owners from the Murray-Darling Basin say the buying power of $100 million for Aboriginal Water Entitlements has already begun to fall, just eight months after the federal funding was announced.
Growing taste for pick-your-own farms as people turn away from supermarket shelves
Pick-your-own farms are becoming increasingly popular with both Australian growers and customers, allowing farmers to be price makers instead of price takers.
Court hears of accusation of body being fed to pigs, calls from psychics as Amber Haigh trial nears its end
The final week of evidence in the murder trial of Robert and Anne Geeves saw the court listen to more than four hours of scratchy audio and hear that police searched properties for Amber Haigh's body after receiving tip-offs from psychics.
Return of beloved local iceblock soured by fact it's now made overseas
A fruit iceblock once made in the Victorian town of Mildura from local oranges is back on shelves, but the manufacturer's decision to make the product in Argentina has left devotees of the sweet treat feeling "let down".
Amber Haigh murder trial sees grainy footage of police finding 'suicide note'
A murder trial centred around Amber Haigh's sudden disappearance from regional New South Wales more than two decades ago was played grainy footage of detectives finding a note tucked away in a bright-green cabinet.
Frosty start for NSW
It was a frosty start to the day across many parts of NSW.
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Frosty cold snap across NSW and Qld might yet break some records
Sub-zero temperatures have greeted many early risers west of the range in New South Wales and Queensland, with more cold weather expected tomorrow.
Record-breaking sub-zero temperatures expected in NSW tomorrow
Temperatures as low as -7C are expected to be felt across the Central West region on Tuesday, with one weather forecaster warning of "unusually low" temperatures statewide.
How buying a takeaway shop helped this mother and daughter get beyond dementia diagnosis
Sue Macgregor thought her daughter was crazy when she suggested they buy a takeaway shop in the country to help manage Sue's dementia.
How a takeaway shop is being used to manage dementia
This takeaway shop in regional New South Wales has become an example of how people can live well with dementia.
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'I always worked my hardest': Gladys Berejiklian fails to overturn ICAC corruption findings
The former NSW premier has failed to overturn a finding of serious corrupt conduct after challenging a report by the corruption watchdog in the state's highest civil court.
Farmers vote for reduced daylight saving months to reduce impact on work, families
Many people in regional Australia want an end to daylight saving, including those who passed a motion this week at the NSW Farmers Conference, and there is growing evidence to support them.
'Distorted' audio from incorrectly installed bugs hampered Amber Haigh investigation, murder trial hears
The detective who led the investigation into the 19-year-old's disappearance has told a murder trial the operation was hampered by various factors including listening devices in the accused killer's home and car being installed incorrectly.
Amber Haigh's accused murderer confessed to killing previous partner, murder trial hears
A neighbour of missing mother Amber Haigh says Robert Samuel Geeves told her and Ms Haigh "about how he killed his ex-wife".
Murder trial hears mum spoke of being tied up, assaulted after sex caught on hidden camera
Amber Haigh allegedly told her third cousin that Robert Geeves tied her up and performed sexual acts on her after he uncovered footage from a hidden camera, a court has heard.
Witness's memory questioned during trial into alleged murder of Amber Haigh
A witness who claimed to have seen Amber Haigh shortly before her disappearance and alleged murder has had their memory questioned by defence lawyers.
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perspective:Debra was called a vile, racist name just days after the referendum but still hopes to see change in her lifetime
Indigenous leaders say it's crucial that positive First Nations stories are shared with non-Indigenous Australians to stamp out racism, and say NAIDOC Week is a chance for those stories to be heard. WARNING: This story contains racist and offensive language.
Australian executive located in ICU after four-day disappearance in US
An Australian executive has severe head injuries and is in a US hospital after a mysterious disappearance on a work trip.
Murder trial hears Amber Haigh made a will as she feared the father of her child would 'end her life'
A former legal secretary has told the Supreme Court that missing NSW woman Amber Haigh believed her "life would be taken" by Robert Geeves after she gave birth.
Cheers as snuggling marsupial sighting sparks hope for fire-ravaged colony
An image of two greater gliders cuddled up in a treetop nesting box has been hailed as a long-awaited sign that efforts to rehabilitate a colony in NSW are working.
Nurse who cared for missing teen Amber Haigh was 'alarmed' by accused killer's past
Sue Powell, a nurse who cared for the teenager and her newborn baby, told the court she was concerned something might happen "at the hands of Robert Geeves" after learning details about his history with police.
Amber Haigh's alleged killer used to get her drunk and tie her up before abusing her, witness tells court
Married couple Robert Samuel Geeves and Anne Margaret Geeves were the last people to see Amber Haigh alive. Twenty-two years after her disappearance, they are facing trial for her alleged murder.
Can agriculture be weaned off diesel? Some farmers are finding it harder than others to decarbonise
Diesel accounts for about 85 per cent of the energy used on Australian farms, but that mix is expected to change as alternative fuels and renewable technology become more affordable.