'Changed forever': disaster zones face long recovery With hundreds of structures destroyed and livestock lost in fires and floods, large parts of rural Australia will never be the same amid ongoing disasters. AAP · Jan 13
Mates' smiling faces a window into life on the land Images of old friends chatting in a paddock, worn-out work boots, kelpie pups and striking starry night skies have won a rural photography competition. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
'We can't buy rain': drought taking a toll on farmers The dams are empty, the crops are struggling and the livestock are hungry, as farmers in southern Australia live through one of the driest seasons in memory. AAP · Nov 29, 2024
Farmer says 'it's all starting again' as dams run dry With the effects of El Nino already being felt a leading rural charity says they're already seeing a marked increase in demand for their services. AAP · Oct 14, 2023