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Are insurers unfair on farmers? – Spoiler, Yes.

Great show live from Tamworth today! And Patsy and Dave drop in for a chat. We talk about how much of a punish insurance is for folks on the land (Patsy is a Lawyer in her day job). They also talk about how much their instruments mean to them plus James talks about harmonising with James Reyne on Way Out West.

Lifesaving beacon and rescue tube saves two swimmers in Illawarra: Surf Life Saving NSW

Members of the public have rescued two swimmers struggling in a rip in the Illawarra on Monday night, with the help of a rescue tube affixed to the Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) Emergency Response Beacon (ERB) located at the unpatrolled Coniston Beach, just south of WIN Stadium. 

An escaped 770KG rodeo bull escapes into a NZ crowd plus Ben from Lake Grace shares his Thai Green Curry recipe

On today's episode of NDF, all the details of a 770KG rodeo bull escaping into a NZ crowd plus Ben from Lake Grace gives us a harvest report plus his recipe for Thai Green Curry.

James has an awkward NUDE encounter with the electricity meter reader bloke

We are back! We've spent the break investing heavily in our sound (no clicks and pops now), so we're sounding really good! (we think), and in this episode, we wrap up Christmas, plus give you your farming weather and James describes his nude encounter with the electricity meter reader bloke....

It’s cheaper to live in England now? Plus your Christmas weather

In the Christmas instalment of No Drama Farmer, Fiona L Fox joins us to talk about koala numbers plus is England cheaper than Australia? (cost of living) it might be!

RFDS Doctor, Jessica Kracht describes her first birdstrike …

In the latest installment of NDF we're joined by Dr Jessica Kracht an RFDS Dr, she describes what happened in a bird strike she personally experienced!

Free energy from mine tyres? Cameron Keane explains

Cameron Keane explains how mine tyres can be recycled into pretty much free energy and fishing banned in WA? Fiona L Fox delves into this contentious law in your regional news.

It’s OK to dump rubbish in York? The Nationals Lachlan Hunter is furious

The Nationals Lachlan Hunter joins us to discuss the controversial plan to dump Perth's rubbish near an important regional town....

Seaweed industry update with the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry recently announced the delivery of an $8 million grant program to support industry to scale up production of Asparagopsis, the red seaweed known for its significant methane-reducing qualities when fed to livestock. ARR.News asked Professor Catriona Macleod, ASSA Chair, for an update on the state of industry in Australia.

He knows his way around the bush, Kevin Bloody Wilson gives his advice for a great outlook on life, in between swear words :)

Kevin Bloody Wilson, gives his top 5 tips for a great outlook on life. Plus! We cover your local news with Fiona L Fox from ARR, Local Legend Ben Boekeman joins us from the central Wheatbelt for a Harvest report, plus Jessica Lingard joins us from the BOM for your weekly farming weather.

Five tips for beating depression for the man on the land with Owen Catto from the Regional Mens Health Initiative

On this week's No Drama Farmer, James fresh off the back of having the number 1 Country Album in Australia (ARIA Charts) we caught up with Owen Catto from the Regional Mens Health Initiative who gives us the 5 top tips for beating depression in the bush.

Is there life after the ban on live sheep exports? Bindi Murray from Sheep Producers joins No Drama Farmer with some good news!

Is there life after the ban on live sheep exports? Bindi Murray joins us from Sheep Producers Australia with some good news! Plus we catch up with local legend Mat Dunn from Beacon who is in Harvest for an update and all of your local weather with Jessica Lingard from the Bureau (of Meteorology).

RCA welcomes inquiries into regional aviation

Regional Capitals Australia (RCA) has welcomed the release of the terms of reference for two inquiries into regional aviation. The first, a Productivity Commission inquiry into the key factors that determine regional airfares. The second, a Senate committee inquiry into the state of Australia’s aviation sector and its ability to deliver reliable and affordable services to rural, regional and remote communities.

All hail the Duke! Cobber crowns Australia’s hardest working dog for 2025

After a gruelling 21-day competition that saw working dogs battle it out on farms across Australia, the winner of the 2025 Cobber Challenge has officially been crowned ... Taking out the highly coveted title of Australia’s hardest working dog is Duke, a tall leggy collie, and his owner Beck Smith based in Stonehenge, a remote town in Central Queensland with a population of 58.

Australia’s cotton capital struggles to buy underwear

Narrabri launches a cheeky new campaign calling for major retailers to close the regional retail gap ... Watch the saucy short video and read the ARR.News interview with Narrabri Shire Mayor, Darrell Tiemens and Narrabri Shire General Manager, Eloise Chaplain.

Moss Vale Show 2025 – Short Takes

A stroll through the pavilion and a peek at the poultry at the 2025 Moss Vale Show.

Milton Show 2025: Short Takes

https://youtu.be/-AZlCIL7dIc Got a great sporting or showing moment from country Australia to share?A top ride, a winning goal, a 10/10?A classic grand parade? Upload your sports...

Kangaroo Valley Show 2025: Short Takes

The Arrival https://youtu.be/lwMuaYqnZb0 The Pavilion https://youtu.be/bOyXpig-kX8 Poultry on Parade https://youtu.be/us40umIZB-g

3.36 seconds – Fastest ever goal scored in Australian football (soccer) history

Marlin Coast Rangers FC player-Coach Crios O'Hare scored the fastest goal ever in Australian football (soccer) history with this effort 3.68 secs after kick-off in his side's Australia Cup match against Stratford Dolphins in Cairns on Saturday (8 February 2025).

Local leaders share stories of how they tackled tough times together: FRRR

Leaders from eleven community groups across Australia have shared their stories about the projects their communities embarked on in the depths of the drought that affected so much of Australia over the last decade. The stories can be heard on FRRR’s new Tackling Tough Times Together podcast.

2024 Broken Hill City Council election preview: meet the candidates

Dave Gallagher, Tom Kennedy and Darriea Turley are the mayoral candidates for the Broken Hill City Council election on September 14. A Home in the Outback's founding editor Katherine Waite sat down with the three candidates to hear their Broken Hill story, learn the values that drive them and give their election pitch.

Aboriginal rangers share rich cultural heritage in the ruggedly beautiful Pilbara

When a group of Midwest Traditional Owners visited the Pilbara recently they gained a whole lot more than a training experience. The Yamatji, Jidi Jidi and Nanda groups from the Midwest were hosted by the Yindjibarndi group at Millstream Chichester National Park, south of Karratha.

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