It's been coined the world's most ambitious solar project.  A plan to deliver electricity from the Northern Territory to Singapore via thousands of kilometres of underwater transmission line. Backed by one of Australia's richest men, Suncable has made a vital step towards becoming reality with a multi-million dollar agreement with traditional owners signed outside of Darwin.    

Regional councils say their budgets are facing financial strain as failing airlines leave outstanding debts.

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.

The Australian Road Safety Foundation chair Russell White says roadside drug testing results are only scratching the surface of the numbers of people driving under the influence of drugs on country roads. 

Today on Australia Wide the ongoing controversy over the use of bill paying services by retailers for people on welfare. 

In regional Australia, where baby boomers are being told to downsize to free up homes, country communities are having to become developers to build appropriate-sized housing.

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.