Michelle Stanley

The nation's largest solar salt project has marked a major milestone in what has been a challenging road through planning stages.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of regional communities but over the past 20 years there has been a steep decline in volunteers. Now, there is a glimmer of hope that young people will join groups to pursue their passions.

Australian scientists are warning of mass mortality events in native birds, if a new strain of avian influenza reaches the country. The iconic black swan has been found to be particularly susceptible.

Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

A group who call themselves 'The Keepers of the Outback Graves' help to maintain bush graves and fill in gaps in south-west Queensland's history, and a 16-year-old boy spends his school holidays joining them.

A Kimberley mother of three young girls is now homeless after escaping domestic violence, and she's calling for more housing and support in the region.

A surge in drug-related violence in northern Western Australia is being blamed for the mysterious disappearances of young Aboriginal men. Their distraught families have joined community leaders to campaign for more to be done to find out what happened to them.

Footy boots are optional on the red dirt field in Warnan. The local football grand final is kicking off in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands this weekend.

A delayed runway extension at the East Kimberley Regional Airport is limiting tourists' access to the region, according to operators. They are calling for the runway to be upgraded as soon as possible to boost visitor numbers.

The latest news and views from across the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne.