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March 05 The fight against high skin cancer rates in regional Australia
The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.
25 min
March 04 Psychological concerns for generations who may never see night sky
Dark starry skies are disappearing due to rapid urbanisation and artificial light pollution.
25 min
March 03 Is flood insurance fit for purpose in disaster prone areas?
Questions raised about whether insurance in disaster-prone areas is fit for purpose.
25 min
March 02 How will the war in the Middle East affect regional Australia?
The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.
25 min
February 27 Record rainfall, high-speed rail, and a 'hug suit' for accessible haircuts | Australia Wide this week
Farmers in the far west of New South Wales are delighted that the drought has been broken by record breaking rains. Records have been taken at Britt Anderson's Cymbric Vale Station. This is the heaviest rain to fall there in a century
25 min
February 27 Tasmanian tightens firearm laws in response to Bondi attack
The Tasmanian Government will introduce stronger firearm laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, but it will not impose caps on the number of guns people can own. It has also announced what it calls a "nation-leading" buyback scheme.
25 min
February 26 Regional patients struggle to access mental health teleservices
Rural and regional people say a recent Medicare change is affecting access to mental health treatment. The change, implemented in November, means patients will need to see a GP face-to-face first to access treatment via video consultation.
25 min
February 25 Wittenoom traditional owners launch $1.5b asbestos contamination claim against WA government
Wittenoom traditional owners have launched a $1.5 billion compensation and clean-up case against the West Australian government.
25 min
February 24 Slow journey to a high-speed rail gathers pace
The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.
26 min
February 23 Heavy rain soaks outback, cutting roads and inundating cattle stations
The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.
25 min

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