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Why NDIS reform has sparked fear in regional areas

How local families will be impacted by changes to NDIS.

State agency alerted after explicit audio material allegedly played in class

Safety watchdog investigates allegations of explicit audio played during class.

Reforms blocking Big Build corruption probe under fire

A state government is expected to introduce new laws to give its anti-corruption commission increased powers, but it...

How Port Macquarie preschoolers are leading the Gathang language revival

How Gathang language is being embraced by the youngest members of the community.

'Karl and Jackie O' back-up plan revealed in court

Radio executives discussed replacing Kyle Sandilands with a high-profile TV presenter after the shock jock's fiery split with...

From local to national: How regional businesses are finding customers beyond their postcode

This content has been provided by a third party. For years, regional businesses often depended on local foot...

Rife violence, drugs exposed in detention centre audit

The prolonged detention of children and risk of violence are among serious concerns raised in a recent audit...

'Act now': assessment overhaul to curb AI in schools

One state is considering a ban on take-home testing, as authorities scramble to combat the rise of artificial...

Planes' near-miss probed as airport battles staff woes

Two planes have avoided a nasty crash after they almost collided on the tarmac at Australia's busiest airport.

Toy story: Barbie and Ken's big, plastic body makeovers

For decades, Barbie and Ken had bodies you'd never find in the real world, but Australian researchers say...

From chalk to technology: what businesses think about council's parking trial

Rangers will use dashcam-style cameras to automatically scan and read licence plates.

Australia set for extra tariffs on goods sent to US

The Trump administration will increase tariffs on Australian exports within weeks, with US officials citing issues over anti-slavery...

'Left a legacy': tributes flow following death of long-serving councillor Lisa Intemann

Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor Lisa Intemann died on Friday, March 20.

Mum sobs as Chinese spy asset loses bid to stay on bail

A man groomed by two suspected members of Chinese intelligence has been jailed before sentencing as sheriffs tried...

Closure for bus-crash students as truck driver jailed

A truck driver's mouth dropped open and his eyes bulged when sentenced to more than a decade behind...

Husband found guilty of murder over wife's stabbing

A man has been found guilty of murder for stabbing his wife to death over a false belief...

2026 Nissan Navara: Mitsubishi Triton twin influenced by Australian culture

Australia’s love of the ute has played a key role in the way the new Navara was formed,...

The love affair that Harry started

Greyhounds: The perfect family pet and you can adopt one now