Rural families consider giving up sport and school runs as fuel prices soar
By Lily McCure
Rural and remote families who are spending as much as $500 a week on fuel amid the current oil crisis say they are preparing to make tough decisions about whether to make school runs and to go without sport and even health care.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/rural-families-sacrifice-sport-and-school-as-fuel-prices-soar/106486636
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Rural families consider giving up sport and school runs as fuel prices soar
Rural and remote families who are spending as much as $500 a week on fuel amid the current oil crisis say they are preparing to make tough decisions about whether to make school runs and to go without sport and even health care.
Haggis and traditional dancing in WA's outback
Scottish expats in WA's outback host traditional Ceilidh in a belated honouring of Burns Night.
City couple quit careers and take over outback pub
Burnt out from city life and careers in Brisbane, Liz Murphy and Norm Matau knew they couldn't keep going. So they left it all behind and started a new life as outback publicans.
Why some states will get an extra hour of sleep on Easter Sunday
Most states and territories are preparing to turn back clocks for the end of daylight saving this week. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/when-does-daylight-saving-time-end-this-year/106485752
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Why some states will get an extra hour of sleep on Easter Sunday
Most states and territories are preparing to turn back clocks for the end of daylight saving this week. Here's what you need to know.
Young Queensland runner breaks national records at state titles
By Janel Shorthouse
A rising Queensland runner is drawing national attention after dominating three events — but said his dream sport lies elsewhere.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-28/qld-regs-sc-runner-rylan-wooster-breaks-running-records/106486062
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Young Queensland runner breaks national records at state titles
A rising Queensland runner is drawing national attention after dominating three events — but said his dream sport lies elsewhere.
Live: Cyclone Narelle continues to track along West coast
The storm, which has already made landfall in Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory, is now impacting the WA coast.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-28/tropical-cyclone-narelle-west-australia-live-march-28/106505520
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Live: Cyclone Narelle continues to track along West coast
The storm, which has already made landfall in Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory, is now impacting the WA coast.
Police to target young people for 'causing anxiety' under proposed Queensland laws
By Kenji Sato
Young people could be moved on by police officers for "causing anxiety" without ever committing a crime under proposed Queensland laws.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-27/police-to-target-young-people-for-causing-anxiety/106505154
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Police to target young people for 'causing anxiety' under proposed Queensland laws
Young people could be moved on by police officers for "causing anxiety" without ever committing a crime under proposed Queensland laws.
'Code Brown' incidents at public pool cost ratepayers thousands
By Liam McNally
Poor swimmer hygiene is being blamed for numerous closures at a popular north Queensland public swimming lagoon, while also leaving ratepayers with a hefty clean-up bill.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/faecal-incidents-in-mackay-public-pool-cost-ratepayers/106489904
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'Code Brown' incidents at public pool cost ratepayers thousands
Poor swimmer hygiene is being blamed for numerous closures at a popular north Queensland public swimming lagoon, while also leaving ratepayers with a hefty clean-up bill.
'Much loved' mayor dies by voluntary assisted dying after cancer battle
By Elloise Farrow-Smith and Cath Adams
The prime minister has paid tribute to the former Labor member and regional mayor, hailing her as a trailblazer.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/jenny-dowell-former-lismore-mayor-dies-aged-75/106490858
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'Much loved' mayor dies by voluntary assisted dying after cancer battle
The prime minister has paid tribute to the former Labor member and regional mayor, hailing her as a trailblazer.
The Islamic regime tried to kill this tradition in Iran but it continues
By Libby Hogan
Amid war and repression, Iranians cling to hope with the celebration of Nowruz, the pre-Islamic tradition symbolising renewal.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/iranians-celebrate-nowruz-despite-us-israel-war/106489092
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The Islamic regime tried to kill this tradition in Iran but it continues
Amid war and repression, Iranians cling to hope with the celebration of Nowruz, the pre-Islamic tradition symbolising renewal.
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