Lack of services for Kumanjayi Little Baby forced her family to live in town
By Eleni Roussos
Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour says the mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby had been living in insecure housing in Alice Springs so she could access specialist support for her daughter, before the five-year-old's tragic death in April.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-05/marion-scrymgour-kumanjayi-little-baby-alice-springs-town-camps/106750648
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Lack of services for Kumanjayi Little Baby forced her family to live in town
Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour says the mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby had been living in insecure housing in Alice Springs so she could access specialist support for her daughter, before the five-year-old's tragic death in April.
Breeder withdraws proposal for controversial Victorian puppy farm
By Tyrone Dalton, Nate Woodall, and Fiona Parker
An application for a proposed puppy farm in central Victoria has been withdrawn after lobbying by nearby residents and animal activists.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/breeder-withdraws-plan-for-controversial-puppy-farm/106753744
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Breeder withdraws proposal for controversial Victorian puppy farm
An application for a proposed puppy farm in central Victoria has been withdrawn after lobbying by nearby residents and animal activists.
Outback councils look to US oil state to advise on renewables success
By Meghan Dansie
Texas was once defined by its fossil fuel industry, but its renewables boom has outback Queensland councils paying attention.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/texan-energy-lawyers-visit-outback/106745210
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Outback councils look to US oil state to advise on renewables success
Texas was once defined by its fossil fuel industry, but its renewables boom has outback Queensland councils paying attention.
Katherine PFAS victims welcome government bid to hold 3M 'to account'
Residents in Katherine have welcomed a $2 billion lawsuit over PFAS contamination in the town, saying "it's about time we started holding large corporations to account".
Police scour mine shafts, drain dam in search for missing outback woman
A renewed search for 41-year-old Trisha Graf will include searching about 1,000 mine shafts and draining Blue Dam.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/police-searching-for-trisha-graf-scour-mine-shafts-drain-dam/106745774
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Police scour mine shafts, drain dam in search for missing outback woman
A renewed search for 41-year-old Trisha Graf will include searching about 1,000 mine shafts and draining Blue Dam.
Outback council hopes sorghum crop will reduce pressure on ratepayers
By Courtney Wilson
An outback Queensland council grows sorghum in a bid to create new income streams, reduce pressure on ratepayers, and support jobs in the region.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-06-01/richmond-shire-council-sorghum-crop-rates-outback-queensland/106712340
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Outback council hopes sorghum crop will reduce pressure on ratepayers
An outback Queensland council grows sorghum in a bid to create new income streams, reduce pressure on ratepayers, and support jobs in the region.
Alarm as nursing cuts leave High Country town without after-hours care
By Zaida Glibanovic
Swifts Creek is an hour-and-a-half drive from the nearest hospital and residents are worried cuts to after-hours care at its Bush Nursing Centre might leave the community at risk.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/swifts-creek-bush-nursing-shortfall/106725776
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Alarm as nursing cuts leave High Country town without after-hours care
Swifts Creek is an hour-and-a-half drive from the nearest hospital and residents are worried cuts to after-hours care at its Bush Nursing Centre might leave the community at risk.
Life and death in the outback: Why Australians are still dying in the bush
By Erin Parke
Kelly’s son and ex-husband died "stupid" deaths in the Australian outback. She’s on a mission to make sure no more lives are lost.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/why-australians-are-still-dying-in-the-bush/106680106
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Why are Australians still getting lost and dying in the outback?
Kelly’s son and ex-husband died "stupid" deaths in the Australian outback. She’s on a mission to make sure no more lives are lost.
Mount Isa mum calls for more support after birth of premature twins
By Kavina Kumar
Mount Isa mother Kristen Curd spent four months in Townsville after giving birth to premature twin boys, and says the hardest part began when they finally came home.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-30/mount-isa-regional-mum-premature-twins/106721880
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Mount Isa mum calls for more support after birth of premature twins
Mount Isa mother Kristen Curd spent four months in Townsville after giving birth to premature twin boys, and says the hardest part began when they finally came home.
Push to vaccinate the vulnerable as WA diphtheria outbreak spreads
By Giulia Bertoglio
Health authorities in Western Australia's far north say they are battling disinformation and misconceptions amid a vaccination drive to contain a diphtheria outbreak.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-29/diphtheria-vacine-push-wa-north-disinformation/106732378
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Push to vaccinate the vulnerable as WA diphtheria outbreak spreads
Health authorities in Western Australia's far north say they are battling disinformation and misconceptions amid a vaccination drive to contain a diphtheria outbreak.
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