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Eden-Monaro by-election goes down to the wire

Eden-Monaro by-election goes down to the wire

First major litmus test for Morrison government

The Nats: the rural rump with big stick

The Nats: the rural rump with big stick

Marking 100 years of the Nationals: In part 1 of this special report, we look the long history of the Nationals, who have at times wielded extraordinary power in shaping Australia.

Warning shot: Australia to spend up on defence in response to China tensions

Warning shot: Australia to spend up on defence in response to China tensions

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to announce an overhaul of Australia's defence strategy, with less reliance on the US, and aimed squarely at China.

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First farm biodiversity certification report due soon

First farm biodiversity certification report due soon

The report is the first step in a certification scheme that would reward farmers for looking after their environment.

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First wave of billion dollar drought resilience funding released

First wave of billion dollar drought resilience funding released

The federal government has begun rolling out its first wave of funding from the $4-billion Future Drought Fund.

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Shenhua applies for mining licence and avoids cancellation clause

Shenhua applies for mining licence and avoids cancellation clause

The Chinese mining giant has avoided triggering a cancellation clause for its project on the Liverpool Plains.

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How these regions bucked the myth of rural population decline

How these regions bucked the myth of rural population decline

Despite the myth of rural population decline, a new study has revealed many small regional areas have unlocked the secret to attracting more residents.

National Cabinet key to economic recovery

National Cabinet key to economic recovery

In this week's The Gauge, CPC CEO Troy Setter says the new National Cabinet may well hold the key to a new level of collaboration between governments.

Education relocation costs covered for rural and remote students

Education relocation costs covered for rural and remote students

The government has released a multi-million-dollar funding package, aimed at closing the rural and remote education gap.

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Minerals Council backs Paris agreement

Minerals Council backs Paris agreement

The Minerals Council of Australia has committed to cutting carbon emissions at mine sites.

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Old school tactics work

Old school tactics work

Hunter Local Land Services (LLS) purchased five feral donkeys from western NSW and placed them on sheep properties in the Upper Hunter known to have issues with wild dogs.

Storms, rain on the way for most regions

Storms, rain on the way for most regions

A low pressure trough is being fed by moisture from both the Tasman Sea and the Coral Sea, a sign that finally a negative Southern Annular Mode (SAM) was letting rain-bearing lows further up into the continent after a recent blocking event.

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