#regionalcommunities — Public Fediverse posts
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Kids sport costs families more than $4,500 a year, research finds
By Aaron Kelly and Ellie WillcoxRockhampton parents Aaron and Paula Harmsworth know the cost of keeping three children involved in multiple sports, as research finds families are spending thousands more than just registration fees.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-07/cost-of-kids-sport-study/107101878
#Sport #ClubsandAssociations #CommunityOrganisations #RegionalCommunities #CostofLiving #Parenting #AaronKelly #EllieWillcox
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Young tractor drivers follow in grandathers' tracks to keep event alive
By Lua IkenasioThe machinery may be old, but a new generation is finding its place behind the wheel, keeping a traditional tractor pull event alive.
#YoungPeople #RegionalCommunities #HumanInterest #Agriculture #AgriculturalMachinery #LuaIkenasio
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Backyard astronomer contributes to world-first Saturn discovery
By Soofia Tariq and Patrick ReinckeAn amateur astronomer helps discover a mysterious decagon on Saturn's south pole, which he tracked from his homemade backyard observatory.
#Planets #ScientificResearch #HumanInterest #RegionalCommunities #SoofiaTariq #PatrickReincke
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AI replacing Auslan interpreter jobs in regional towns
By Claudia ForsbergVirtual interpreters, apps and AI can help deaf and hearing-impaired people in regional areas, but there are fears the tech is coming at the expense of face-to-face interpreters.
#Disabilities #RegionalCommunities #Hearing #ClaudiaForsberg
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Plan to keep older people close to family in search of funding
By Peta JohansenKilkivan and District Community Care Association Incorporated started the community hub with in-home care and a transport service, but now wants to build interim accommodation for seniors transitioning from large properties who are not quite ready for an aged care facility.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-07/kilkivan-seniors-ageing-in-place/107115236
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Old working dogs refuse to be put out to pasture
By Mark BennettArthritis and other ailments cannot stop these faithful companions, who are still pulling their weight on farming properties.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/old-working-dogs-still-at-it/107104252
#RuralandRemoteCommunities #Dogs #SheepFarming #Animals #RegionalCommunities #MarkBennett
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Record regional road toll hits 1,000 due to complacency, report finds
By James C TaylorA record 1,000 lives were lost on rural and regional roads last year. A new report says complacency and a flagrant approach to road rules are the causes.
#RoadAccidentsandIncidents #Roads #Police #RoadTransportIndustry #DriverEducation #RegionalCommunities #JamesCTaylor
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Record regional road toll hits 1,000 due to complacency, report finds
By James C TaylorA record 1,000 lives were lost on rural and regional roads last year. A new report says complacency and a flagrant approach to road rules are the causes.
#RoadAccidentsandIncidents #Roads #Police #RoadTransportIndustry #DriverEducation #RegionalCommunities #JamesCTaylor
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Record regional road toll hits 1,000 due to complacency, report finds
By James C TaylorA record 1,000 lives were lost on rural and regional roads last year. A new report says complacency and a flagrant approach to road rules are the causes.
#RoadAccidentsandIncidents #Roads #Police #RoadTransportIndustry #DriverEducation #RegionalCommunities #JamesCTaylor
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Record regional road toll hits 1,000 due to complacency, report finds
By James C TaylorA record 1,000 lives were lost on rural and regional roads last year. A new report says complacency and a flagrant approach to road rules are the causes.
#RoadAccidentsandIncidents #Roads #Police #RoadTransportIndustry #DriverEducation #RegionalCommunities #JamesCTaylor
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Record regional road toll hits 1,000 due to complacency, report finds
By James C TaylorA record 1,000 lives were lost on rural and regional roads last year. A new report says complacency and a flagrant approach to road rules are the causes.
#RoadAccidentsandIncidents #Roads #Police #RoadTransportIndustry #DriverEducation #RegionalCommunities #JamesCTaylor
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Country pub owner proud to keep 'heartbeat' of town going at 86
By Chloe Henville and Chris LewisFrom the air force to abattoirs, Jim Pohl has had a colourful career, but a chance comment saw him become a country pub icon in Western Australia.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-05/country-pub-veteran-jim-pohl-wa/107080328
#RegionalCommunities #PubsTavernsandBars #ChloeHenville #ChrisLewis
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Wet winter sees River Murray roar with unexpected flows and life
By Jackson ByrneWet winter conditions across southern Australia have brought increased flows into South Australia's River Murray.
#WaterResources #WaterSupply #Rivers #MurrayDarlingBasin #EnvironmentalManagement #Environment #EnvironmentalImpacts #RegionalCommunities #ClimateChange #JacksonByrne