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The Bird Room continues Bool Lagoon taxidermy legacy of Jack Bourne

Wildlife collector Jack Bourne's passion for his expansive collection of taxidermied animals was driven by his love for the stories of the creatures people brought him.

ABC News · Mar 25, 2023

Off-grid exotic mushroom farmer, tree changer hopes to change minds on fungi after move to south-east SA

When her husband bought a block of land in a tiny country town, Feresh Pizarro decided on a tree change, leaving behind a high-flying career to set up a fungi farm.

ABC News · Feb 20, 2023

More veterans to be paired with assistance dogs following $22m funding boost

A government program is matching trained dogs with veterans who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder — and it has just received a massive boost.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022

Rental crisis in marginal Gilmore seat has homeless people calling for more action ahead of election

A campground in Moruya, in the federal electorate of Gilmore, is a refuge for Perry and dozens of families without homes. They're desperate to know what the next government will do to solve the housing crisis.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2022

As the housing crisis rages on, Anglicare floats plan to convert disused aged care home into unit block

A proposal to turn an empty nursing home into a block of affordable units is offering some victims of the housing crisis the first ray of hope they've had in quite some time.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2022

Doctors call for increased Medicare rebate to help attract GPs to regional areas

Doctors say patients are being left untreated because of health service gaps in regional areas, but with an election looming, politicians have a chance to act now.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

NSW's Bega Valley compostable nappy trial success garners global attention

A successful compostable nappy trial on the NSW far south coast could help solve a major waste problem in Australia and across the world.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022

Calls to expedite access to humanitarian visas promised to Ukrainians by federal government

NSW cafe owner Victoria Elgey says sirens are always in the background when she speaks to family members in Ukraine, but worries federal promises to grant temporary humanitarian visas are not being met fast enough.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022