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The biggest reforms in aged care in about three decades have been delayed until November, but providers in the bush say the new reforms could put them out of business leaving a gaping hole in regional facilities, forcing older people to exile to the city.

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Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

Hundreds more homes in New South Wales are expected to be converted to renewables as part of the Electrify 2515 scheme, which offers subsidies to households looking to cut fossil fuel use and power bills.

An inquiry into modern slavery and the risks faced by temporary migrant workers has held its first regional hearing at Griffith. 

Global markets are on edge as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates. Iran not only controls its own oil fields, but it also has the ability to block the Strait of Hurmoz the sea passage out of the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world. 

Queensland government announces almost $600 million in new funding for homelessness services in next week's state budget.