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Australia Wide ABC News
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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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Rallies for women's safety planned across Australia, calls for national emergency to be declared over violence against women
Thousands of people are expected to rally across Australia this weekend opposing violence against women
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Mass stranding of pilot whales near Dunsborough in WA’s south sparks rescue effort
Wildlife experts are unsure what causes the animals to come to shore, with pilot whales commonly involved in mass stranding events.
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Councils explore cutting red tape for tiny homes to help ease housing stress
Shellharbour council will trial a tiny house pilot that approves their use as long-term rentals without a development application.
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“It is extremely dangerous” – Push for Victoria to join other states and lower driving speeds when passing breakdowns and emergencies
Victoria and the Northern Territory are now the only jurisdictions in the country that don't require you to slow down when passing a broken-down vehicle and recovery vehicles.
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Minerals sands are needed for the renewable energy transition, but farmers are worried about the mining process
Mineral sands are used to make everything from electric cars and smartphones to sunscreen and are seen as key to transitioning to renewables. But farmers are concerned about the loss of agricultural land and future health of areas earmarked for mining.
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Insurance battles keep Rochester residents out of homes 18 months after floods
Shells of homes, shipping containers and furniture in front yards are fixtures of northern Victorian streets as residents battle insurance companies for compensation 18 months after devastating floods.