More than 100,000 migrants arrived in Australia over the past year, but only a tiny portion chose to live outside the cities. So how do you encourage more migrants to settle in places where their labour is desperately needed?
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Hook, line and $2.7k bill for owners of dog that swallowed fishing line
Balsa is lucky to be alive after swallowing a fishing hook and more than a metre of line while out on a pre-dawn walk along a popular Queensland beach. The border collie’s owner blames “reckless” recreational fishers for not cleaning up after themselves.
Roosters outclass Dragons, Titans bury Warriors
The Roosters show why they are an NRL premiership threat with a convincing win over the Dragons, as the Titans enjoy their morale-boosting victory over the Warriors.
Researchers investigate native Australian plant's potential for dengue virus treatment
There is no cure or vaccine for dengue fever, but Queensland researchers say a native Australian plant may hold the key to developing a potential treatment for the mosquito-borne virus which infects 390 million people a year.
What is a cold front? #AskBOM gets forecasters to answer frequently asked questions
Australians love a good weather event and the Bureau of Meteorology gets so many questions they have taken to Facebook Live to answer the ones they are most frequently asked.
Centuries-old tree given new life by woodcarving artist
An ancient gum tree has been salvaged from the woodchip pile and transformed into incredible, life-size sculptures by a woodcarving artist on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Musicians beat the music-streaming blues by touring regional Australia
Australian musicians are battling poor music sales by touring regional Australia, gigging in backyards, cattle stations and caravan parks to reach new, engaged audiences.
Antony Green calls Super Saturday wins for ALP, Centre Alliance
ABC election analyst Antony Green predicts the ALP will win the Braddon and Longman by-elections and that Centre Alliance candidate Rebekha Sharkie will defeat Liberal candidate Georgina Downer in Mayo.
Tigers flex their AFL premiership muscle in victory over Magpies
The Tigers win an MCG blockbuster against the Magpies to stay on top of the AFL ladder, while the Cats, Giants, Demons and Blues also taste victory.
Tigers flex their AFL premiership muscle in victory over Magpies
The Tigers win an MCG blockbuster against the Magpies to stay on top of the AFL ladder, while the Cats, Giants, Demons and Blues also taste victory.