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  1. Service Tasmania contact centre cuts will fuel digital divide, MP says
    By Meg Whitfield

    Older Tasmanians and those least familiar with digital services will likely be impacted by a state government proposal to reduce the contact hours at five regional Service Tasmania centres, a mayor says.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/ser

    #SupportServices #RegionalCommunities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #ProgramsandInitiatives #MegWhitfield

  2. What makes Australia one of the safest countries in a doomsday scenario?
    By Michael Black

    From nuclear winter to asteroid strikes, Australia could be one of the safest places on Earth if, or rather when, a global catastrophe strikes. But researchers warn no country would escape unscathed.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/aus

    #DisasterPreparedness #DisastersandHazards #ClimateChange #DisasterandEmergencyResponse #RegionalCommunities #MichaelBlack

  3. What makes Australia one of the safest countries in a doomsday scenario?
    By Michael Black

    From nuclear winter to asteroid strikes, Australia could be one of the safest places on Earth if, or rather when, a global catastrophe strikes. But researchers warn no country would escape unscathed.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/aus

    #DisasterPreparedness #DisastersandHazards #ClimateChange #DisasterandEmergencyResponse #RegionalCommunities #MichaelBlack

  4. What makes Australia one of the safest countries in a doomsday scenario?
    By Michael Black

    From nuclear winter to asteroid strikes, Australia could be one of the safest places on Earth if, or rather when, a global catastrophe strikes. But researchers warn no country would escape unscathed.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/aus

    #DisasterPreparedness #DisastersandHazards #ClimateChange #DisasterandEmergencyResponse #RegionalCommunities #MichaelBlack

  5. What makes Australia one of the safest countries in a doomsday scenario?
    By Michael Black

    From nuclear winter to asteroid strikes, Australia could be one of the safest places on Earth if, or rather when, a global catastrophe strikes. But researchers warn no country would escape unscathed.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/aus

    #DisasterPreparedness #DisastersandHazards #ClimateChange #DisasterandEmergencyResponse #RegionalCommunities #MichaelBlack

  6. What makes Australia one of the safest countries in a doomsday scenario?
    By Michael Black

    From nuclear winter to asteroid strikes, Australia could be one of the safest places on Earth if, or rather when, a global catastrophe strikes. But researchers warn no country would escape unscathed.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/aus

    #DisasterPreparedness #DisastersandHazards #ClimateChange #DisasterandEmergencyResponse #RegionalCommunities #MichaelBlack

  7. Bendigo, Geelong urged to join light rail revolution
    By Tyrone Dalton and Jonathon Kendall

    Almost 20 years ago, transport expert Peter Newman called for Bendigo's trams to be used as public transport. Now, Bendigo and Geelong are among several cities across Australia looking to adopt light rail as a potential transport solution.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/ben

    #PublicTransport #Trains #RailTransportIndustry #RegionalCommunities #RegionalDevelopmentandPlanning #Transport #TyroneDalton #JonathonKendall

  8. 84yo nan drives 2,000km to donate clothes to communities
    By Jon Daly

    Barbara Carroll is on a personal mission to distribute donated clothes to charities and women's refuges in the most remote corners of WA.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/op-

    #Charities #RegionalCommunities #IndigenousAustralians #HumanInterest #JonDaly

  9. After nearly 50 years, this master craftsman is hanging up his tools
    By Kelsey Reid

    After answering a newspaper ad in the 70s, Hobart's Gavin Merrington has travelled the world, visiting and preserving stained glass works. After 48 years, he's hanging up his hat with one last project.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/sta

    #MonumentandHeritageSite #Churches #History #Careers #RegionalCommunities #KelseyReid

  10. Best wet season in decades gives life to living medicine cabinet
    By Em Jensen

    After a particularly wet season, wildflowers and other plant life along the Darling-Baaka River have flourished in numbers not seen for decades, according to local Barkindji and Malyangapa tour guide Dave Doyle.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/pre

    #Nature #IndigenousCulture #IndigenousPeoples #TourismandLeisureIndustry #TravelandTourism #RuralandRemoteCommunities #RegionalCommunities #EnvironmentEducation #EnvironmentalHealth #EmJensen

  11. Resort says sale or refinancing will address 'outstanding' superannuation
    By George Yankovich and Emma Pedler

    The co-owner of a high-profile South Australian island resort confirms the business is working to pay "outstanding” superannuation as Rumi on Louth is listed for sale.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/rum

    #TravelandTourism #RegionalCommunities #Work #TourismandLeisureIndustry #Superannuation #GeorgeYankovich #EmmaPedler

  12. Resort says sale or refinancing will address 'outstanding' superannuation
    By George Yankovich and Emma Pedler

    The co-owner of a high-profile South Australian island resort confirms the business is working to pay "outstanding” superannuation as Rumi on Louth is listed for sale.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/rum

    #TravelandTourism #RegionalCommunities #Work #TourismandLeisureIndustry #Superannuation #GeorgeYankovich #EmmaPedler

  13. Resort says sale or refinancing will address 'outstanding' superannuation
    By George Yankovich and Emma Pedler

    The co-owner of a high-profile South Australian island resort confirms the business is working to pay "outstanding” superannuation as Rumi on Louth is listed for sale.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/rum

    #TravelandTourism #RegionalCommunities #Work #TourismandLeisureIndustry #Superannuation #GeorgeYankovich #EmmaPedler

  14. Resort says sale or refinancing will address 'outstanding' superannuation
    By George Yankovich and Emma Pedler

    The co-owner of a high-profile South Australian island resort confirms the business is working to pay "outstanding” superannuation as Rumi on Louth is listed for sale.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/rum

    #TravelandTourism #RegionalCommunities #Work #TourismandLeisureIndustry #Superannuation #GeorgeYankovich #EmmaPedler

  15. Resort says sale or refinancing will address 'outstanding' superannuation
    By George Yankovich and Emma Pedler

    The co-owner of a high-profile South Australian island resort confirms the business is working to pay "outstanding” superannuation as Rumi on Louth is listed for sale.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/rum

    #TravelandTourism #RegionalCommunities #Work #TourismandLeisureIndustry #Superannuation #GeorgeYankovich #EmmaPedler

  16. Four-day week the answer to country town's staffing challenges
    By Georgia Loney

    Struggling to attract and retain staff, the Shire of Boyup Brook says its decision to adopt a four-day work week has helped solve the problem.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/fou

    #Work #LocalGovernment #RegionalCommunities #GeorgiaLoney

  17. Can Alice Springs turn around its bad reputation? Council hopes so
    By Emma Masters

    Alice Springs Town Council is hoping its "change the narrative" strategy will help address the outback town's bad reputation by telling "the whole story" after content creators recently shed it in negative light.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/ali

    #TourismandLeisureIndustry #RegionalCommunities #SocialProblems #EmmaMasters

  18. Can Alice Springs turn around its bad reputation? Council hopes so
    By Emma Masters

    Alice Springs Town Council is hoping its "change the narrative" strategy will help address the outback town's bad reputation by telling "the whole story" after content creators recently shed it in negative light.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/ali

    #TourismandLeisureIndustry #RegionalCommunities #SocialProblems #EmmaMasters

  19. Can Alice Springs turn around its bad reputation? Council hopes so
    By Emma Masters

    Alice Springs Town Council is hoping its "change the narrative" strategy will help address the outback town's bad reputation by telling "the whole story" after content creators recently shed it in negative light.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/ali

    #TourismandLeisureIndustry #RegionalCommunities #SocialProblems #EmmaMasters

  20. Can Alice Springs turn around its bad reputation? Council hopes so
    By Emma Masters

    Alice Springs Town Council is hoping its "change the narrative" strategy will help address the outback town's bad reputation by telling "the whole story" after content creators recently shed it in negative light.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/ali

    #TourismandLeisureIndustry #RegionalCommunities #SocialProblems #EmmaMasters

  21. Can Alice Springs turn around its bad reputation? Council hopes so
    By Emma Masters

    Alice Springs Town Council is hoping its "change the narrative" strategy will help address the outback town's bad reputation by telling "the whole story" after content creators recently shed it in negative light.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/ali

    #TourismandLeisureIndustry #RegionalCommunities #SocialProblems #EmmaMasters

  22. Horses hop on steam train for unique ride through Flinders Ranges
    By Isabella Kelly

    A historic steam train and a horse enthusiast have come together for a unique trail ride in the southern Flinders Ranges.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/hor

    #HumanInterest #RegionalCommunities #TravelandTourism #RailTransportIndustry #IsabellaKelly

  23. Mining boom leaves little room for tourists in Australia's gold capital
    By Nicholas R Ward and Ivo da Silva

    Demand for accommodation for mine workers throughout Kalgoorlie-Boulder has tour operators worried there are not enough rooms available for other visitors.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/kal

    #TourismandLeisureIndustry #MiningandMetalsIndustry #RegionalCommunities #NicholasRWard #IvodaSilva

  24. Anger as lead found at 10 Broken Hill childcare centres
    By Em Jensen and Bill Ormonde

    The NSW Environment Protection Agency faces criticism after finding high lead contamination at 10 of Broken Hill's 13 childcare facilities.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/lea

    #Lead #ChildCare #ChildrensHealth #RegionalCommunities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #EmJensen #BillOrmonde

  25. Anger as lead found at 10 Broken Hill childcare centres
    By Em Jensen and Bill Ormonde

    The NSW Environment Protection Agency faces criticism after finding high lead contamination at 10 of Broken Hill's 13 childcare facilities.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/lea

    #Lead #ChildCare #ChildrensHealth #RegionalCommunities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #EmJensen #BillOrmonde

  26. Anger as lead found at 10 Broken Hill childcare centres
    By Em Jensen and Bill Ormonde

    The NSW Environment Protection Agency faces criticism after finding high lead contamination at 10 of Broken Hill's 13 childcare facilities.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/lea

    #Lead #ChildCare #ChildrensHealth #RegionalCommunities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #EmJensen #BillOrmonde

  27. Anger as lead found at 10 Broken Hill childcare centres
    By Em Jensen and Bill Ormonde

    The NSW Environment Protection Agency faces criticism after finding high lead contamination at 10 of Broken Hill's 13 childcare facilities.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/lea

    #Lead #ChildCare #ChildrensHealth #RegionalCommunities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #EmJensen #BillOrmonde

  28. Anger as lead found at 10 Broken Hill childcare centres
    By Em Jensen and Bill Ormonde

    The NSW Environment Protection Agency faces criticism after finding high lead contamination at 10 of Broken Hill's 13 childcare facilities.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/lea

    #Lead #ChildCare #ChildrensHealth #RegionalCommunities #StateandTerritoryGovernment #EmJensen #BillOrmonde

  29. A year on from Dezi Freeman shootings, Porepunkah is moving forward
    By Ashlee Aldridge

    Businesses say the region has "almost fully recovered" after lockdowns affected tourism following the Dezi Freeman police shootings in the Victorian High Country town, but, as the community moves forward, the incident is by no means forgotten.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/por

    #RegionalCommunities #FuneralsandMemorialServices #Police #Anniversaries #TravelandTourism #AshleeAldridge

  30. More action needed to protect female tradies from 'nasty sexism', experts say
    By James C Taylor and Olivia Nunes-Malek

    Record numbers of Queensland women are starting apprenticeships in male-dominated industries, but experts say employers and governments need to do more to keep them in the trades.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-07-27/mor

    #SmallBusinesses #Apprenticeships #RegionalCommunities #FoodandBeverageProcessingIndustry #Work #GenderDiscrimination #JamesCTaylor #OliviaNunesMalek