Mr Shepherd said Australia would “still be a rural economy” if it were not for immigration. “It has been a phenomenal contribution to our social and economic life.” ...

Nationals’ concerns about the effects on regional Australia are legitimate ... of crimes to police remains stubbornly low. For rural people, these stresses are cumulative and contribute to ...

Australia Medical Association (AMA) president Dr Danielle McMullen said targeted investment in rural health is needed "to ensure doctors and other health care professionals working in rural and ...