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The sound of regional Australia. Daily news from the ABC's unmatched network of regional reporters hosted by Sinéad Mangan. 

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    • 4.9 • 17 Ratings

The sound of regional Australia. Daily news from the ABC's unmatched network of regional reporters hosted by Sinéad Mangan. 

    For kids in crisis in this town the only safe place to sleep is often at the police station

    For kids in crisis in this town the only safe place to sleep is often at the police station

    With youth refuge beds hundreds of kilometres away, police in Mildura often call on sports coaches and other community members to give kids in crisis a safe place to sleep. The only other option is the police station foyer.

    • 24 min
    Rural vets dismayed by lack of prac placement payments for students

    Rural vets dismayed by lack of prac placement payments for students

    A rural Queensland vet says the lack of financial support for students is a barrier for students wanting to get into the industry.

    • 25 min
    Residents in remote Kimberley community using network of extension cords to keep power running

    Residents in remote Kimberley community using network of extension cords to keep power running

    Residents in a remote Kimberley community have been using a network of extension cords across the community, even in the wet season,  to keep power running. 

    • 25 min
    Calls for investment in Australian film crews to meet demand ahead of local content quotas for streaming services

    Calls for investment in Australian film crews to meet demand ahead of local content quotas for streaming services

    Award-winning Australian directors say more investment is needed in training and development to benefit from an imposed quota on streaming services.

    • 24 min
    Spies in the Outback – How a spy base came to be in Central Australia

    Spies in the Outback – How a spy base came to be in Central Australia

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

    • 25 min
    Lara’s personal campaign to shine a light on rail safety

    Lara’s personal campaign to shine a light on rail safety

    WA pastoralist Lara Jensen is campaigning for improved lighting on trains and level crossings.

    • 24 min

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