I find myself weeping again for Lebanon
By Virginia Trioli
Lebanese families have been told to flee homes that they might never be able to return to, and families are setting up tents for an uncertain and dangerous life on the streets of Beirut all because of a conflict not of their making, brought about by another state.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-04/lebanon-beirut-israel-offensive-casualties-refugees-easter/106511128
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I find myself weeping again for Lebanon
Lebanese families have been told to flee homes that they might never be able to return to, and families are setting up tents for an uncertain and dangerous life on the streets of Beirut all because of a conflict not of their making, brought about by another state.
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Businesses report increase in abuse from customers as fuel crisis worsens
By Amelia Walters
From pile-on comments on social media to roadside slurs, local businesses are reminding their communities to "be kind to the little guy" amid the fuel crisis.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/fuel-price-crisis-increase-customer-abuse/106495158
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Businesses report increase in abuse from customers as fuel crisis worsens
From pile-on comments on social media to roadside slurs, local businesses are reminding their communities to "be kind to the little guy" amid the fuel crisis.
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
#RuralandRemoteCommunities #Transport #CostofLiving #Agriculture #LivestockFarming #RegionalCommunities #Education #CommunityandSociety #FamilyandRelationships #Children #OilandGas #LilyMcCure
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
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City couple quit careers and take over outback pub
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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.
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.
Calls for legal reform as discrimination complaints increase from Tasmanians with assistance animals
Tasmanian state law has the weakest protections for people relying on assistance animals, and discrimination reports are growing. Those affected say considering legal action to access public spaces and necessary services is exhausting.
Disability access 'frustrating' for young people wanting a night out on the town
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