Rural

NSW Northern Rivers residents are losing sleep as their towns succumb to chattering, defecating flying foxes. But rather than moving on the colonies, is the better answer to adapt to their existence?

International criticism hardens opponents of the Chinese coalmining giant’s plans for the Liverpool Plains, as governments roll over.

For Indigenous communities in Arnhem Land, alcohol bans are forcing drinkers to gather in antisocial and dangerous roadside camps.

As debate rages about approval of the Shenhua coalmine on the Liverpool Plains, the latest mine expansion in the Hunter Valley has come up against an elderly farmer not inclined to make way.

It’s the biggest investment to secure a town’s water supply in the state’s history: half a billion dollars for Broken Hill and the parched far west of NSW. But as the dry spell deepens, the government will struggle delivering it.

First-time property buyers look for affordable land beyond city limits, but find flood risk and prohibitive zoning regulations.

This ridiculous scenario is taking place in some parts of the country, where local workers can only be employed if they move away and fly in with everyone else.

The average punter knows very little about logging in Victoria. Perhaps even fewer realise it could drive the state’s animal emblem out of existence.

As Tasmania lags behind Australia, Eric Abetz is reigniting old battles.

Wild dogs cost sheep farmers millions in slaughtered livestock. Meet a government dog trapper fighting back.