QRA to Investigate Cairns Council Over Audit
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority launches investigation into Cairns Regional Council's handling of cyclone recovery funds. Stay informed about the audit findings.
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority launches investigation into Cairns Regional Council's handling of cyclone recovery funds. Stay informed about the audit findings.
New legislation requires major telecommunications providers to deliver comprehensive mobile coverage across Australia, eliminating connectivity black spots nationwide.
Discover Wildergreen Moama, a revolutionary lifestyle precinct on the NSW-Victoria border featuring Embr restaurant, The Playground bar, and Treehouse kids' zone. Your perfect regional escape awaits!
Discover Wildergreen, the groundbreaking lifestyle precinct on the NSW-Victoria border featuring Embr restaurant and Treehouse kids' zone. Perfect country escape just hours from Melbourne and Sydney.
Cairns economy surges ahead of Queensland and national averages in 2025, driven by tourism boom and infrastructure investment. Regional economist reveals stunning growth figures.
Charming NSW town Bungendore faces 65% crime increase with no permanent police presence. Arson, vandalism and theft plague the tourism award winner. Read the shocking details.
The Illawarra region has no affordable rental postcodes left, with essential workers and pensioners facing severe housing stress. Discover the full impact of the rental crisis.
A senior officer at Bunbury Regional Prison faces professional standards investigation after allegedly taking inappropriate photo of an inmate. Full details on the incident.
Townsville's Perc Tucker Regional Gallery announces its final 2025 exhibition, 'A Fitting Conclusion,' celebrating local artists before major redevelopment. Discover this cultural milestone.
Discover the winners of the 2025 Hunter Manufacturing Awards, celebrating record-breaking innovation and export success from regional NSW manufacturers. Learn how local companies are competing globally.
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas demands Premier Roger Cook reveal true costs of Burswood racetrack redevelopment. Taxpayers deserve full financial disclosure on this major project.
The Geelong Advertiser marks 185 years of documenting Geelong's transformation from colonial settlement to modern city. Discover how this newspaper witnessed history unfold.
A Highgate woman faces corruption charges for allegedly misusing regional shire funds. Learn about the investigation and potential consequences.
Sunshine Coast Airport's major Gateway Precinct approved, featuring hotel, retail and services. Set to boost tourism and create thousands of jobs ahead of 2032 Olympics.
Royal Perth Hospital's major redevelopment faces significant delays, with only 60 new emergency bays set to open in 2028. Learn about the impact on WA healthcare.
A $5 million federal initiative will transform Hunter's Mt Arthur and Macquarie Coal sites into sustainable assets, creating a national blueprint for economic resilience.
A $24 million overtaking lane is planned for the Golden Highway west of Merriwa to improve safety and traffic flow. Have your say on the proposal until December 12.
After decades in coal mines, Darryl Best advocates for renewable jobs in mining regions. As global markets shift, he warns political denial threatens communities more than energy transition.
Stirling Council proposes a $350,000 temporary overflow car park at Hamersley Golf Course to tackle illegal parking. The 50 new bays will be built on part of the 10th fairway. Read more.
Lake Macquarie City Council is recasting the tender for the $2 million Belmont Wharf upgrade after terminating the initial contract. Discover the project's new timeline and community impact.
Australia's regional healthcare crisis sees life expectancy gaps of 7 years. Discover how universities and government can collaborate to train local doctors for regional communities.
Award-winning photographer Daniel Njegich's new exhibition, West to West, opens in Subiaco, showcasing the contrasting cowboy cultures of Australia and America. Free entry from Nov 20-30.
The $42.4 million Atherton Hospital redevelopment reaches its final construction phase, delivering enhanced healthcare services for Far North Queensland communities by mid-2024.
National Capital Authority received PowerPoint slides for Big Splash redevelopment in early November. Owners propose hotel, but government maintains no formal application exists.
Gingin ranks as Australia's 2nd most popular regional destination. Discover Country Heights Estate, offering hectare lots just an hour from Perth from $385,000.
Geelong's property market shows strong performance with multiple million-dollar sales. Discover the latest auction results and which suburbs are leading the charge.
A historic Geelong wool mill is being transformed into a vibrant food, wine and art destination by the Di Latte family, creating 50 jobs and opening October 2024.
The former Kwinana coal-fired power station was demolished using controlled explosives, marking a major step in Perth's energy transition. Feel the shockwaves of change.
Westpac promises to keep all regional branches open until at least 2030, ensuring continued banking services for rural communities across Australia.
Nine people injured after speedway car crashes through fence at Walcha showground. One man critically injured in Saturday evening incident. Investigations ongoing.