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Listen to the latest Voice of Real Australia podcasts from Newcastle Herald.

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Wing general manager Simon Rossi says drones are a more environmentally friendly way to make deliveries. Picture: Laura Corrigan

This isn't just a story about flying take-out.

What's the buzz about delivery drones?

Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler

Hundreds of thousands of native animals are killed on Tasmania's road every year. In this week's Voice of Real Australia podcast episode we meet the people trying to change that.

The Roadkill State

More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels

The goldfields were a dangerous place in the 19th century particularly for Chinese miners.

What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

Public land where cows graze has been opened up for camping causing conflict between farmers who manage the land and fishers who want access to the river.

Farmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

We travelled up and down the east coast talking to people who have lost everything as we try to figure out how to live in a Disaster Country.

Living with climate disasters

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

We did yoga with goats to see how Smithton is providing mental health support where official channels fall short.

Goat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

Melissa's son Jacob, 8, has been deferred four times from a support class. Picture: Eva Baxter

We talk to parents, educators, and an autistic woman to examine the unique challenges and benefits of growing up different in the bush.

Finding a place for autistic kids in regional Australia

Carbon farmers believe it could help save the world from climate change, but others say it is distracting us from the real work of reducing carbon emissions.

Carbon farming for big and small change

Tarago locals say if the incinerator isn't good enough for Sydney it's not good enough for their town. Photo: John Hanscombe

One solution to our growing waste crisis is to burn it and use the heat to produce electricity, but people living near these proposed incinerators are fearful about what they mean for their communities.

Should we turn waste into watts?

Warrick Jordan co-ordinator Hunter Jobs Alliance. Picture: Simone De Peak / ACM / Newcastle Herald

Power and passion in a fading coal industry

Will the Hunter Valley be ready when the change comes?

Multimedia

Did Governor-General David Hurley not understand the perverse implications of having dual ministers? Picture: Keegan Carroll

There will be a time to judge whether the Governor-General did enough to exercise his reserve powers to protect government, parliament and, above all, democracy.

Why the Governor-General should resign

FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

Former prime minister Scott Morrison at Tullamarine airport in Melbourne. Picture: James Croucher

The former PM's actions expose a rank disregard at the heart of Morrison's leadership.

Morrison has thumbed his nose at transparency

Linda Burney will seek backing from state and territory colleagues on the Voice. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Linda Burney is seeking state backing for Labor's Voice to Parliament.

'Above politics': Labor seeks state backing for Voice

Australia's newest weapon against biothreats to the country's agriculture industry, such as the recent Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Indonesia, will be based in the Northern Territory.

Australia's newest weapon against biothreats to the country's agriculture industry will be based in the Northern Territory.

Australia's new 'biothreat weapon' to be based in the Northern Territory

Farmer Benjamin will soon take on four others in Farmer Wants a Wife's 12th season. Picture supplied

"I am looking for someone who isn't away with the fairies but likes to visit them on occasion."

Farmer who corralled sheep for romance takes to TV for love

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused the former government of trashing Australian democracy. Picture: James Croucher

Coalition figures are split on whether Scott Morrison should quit politics amid the scandal

Secret portfolios scandal prompts calls for Morrison to resign

GOING UP: The number of overseas departures and arrivals into Australia is soaring. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

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Overseas departures and arrivals numbers soar as people learn to live with COVID-19.

Europe and Bali top the list: Family reunions back on as Aussies head overseas

Former prime minister Scott Morrison with former home affairs minister Karen Andrews in happier times. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Ms Andrews said Mr Morrison had betrayed the trust of the Australian people by his actions.

'Betrayal of trust': Karen Andrews tells Morrison to resign from parliament

Scott Morrison has given no explanation for the secrecy, has clearly been caught out and appears to have lost the last of any Liberal confidence in him.

This is already enough. Scott Morrison should be considering his position

Former NRL player Brett Finch faces sentence on one charge of sharing child abuse material. (MEDIANET IMAGES PHOTO)

Ex-NRL star admits child abuse charge

BIG VOICE: Brianna Smith has cerebral palsy spastic dysplasia and has spoken out after she was attacked at school. Photo: RILEY KRAUSE.

Footage of the attack shared on social media

Disabled teenager knocked unconscious in 'horrific' school attack speaks out

Scott Morrison has apologised, but insists his secret power grab was in 'good faith'. Picture: James Croucher

Scott Morrison has apologised for the secret-appointment saga, but is defending his record.

'I apologise': Morrison offers no excuse for 'good faith' secrecy

Scott Morrison assumed control of Home Affairs during a controversial travel ban. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The timing of Scott Morrison's secret appointment to Home Affairs is revealing.

Secret Morrison appointments coincided with major pandemic moments

The Victorian government may set up exclusion zones following protests outside several hospitals. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Victorian hospital exclusion-zone push

Scott Morrison secretly wielded control over five departments, other this his own. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

There have been some stunning revelations in parliament this week. Here's what we know.

What we know - and what we don't know - about the Morrison revelations

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described Scott Morrison's decision to appoint himself to multiple portfolio as "unprecedented". Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Scott Morrison held five secret portfolios during the pandemic, including Home Affairs and Treasury.

'Stealth bulldozer': Scott Morrison held five secret portfolios

Knights director of football Peter Parr spoke with reporters on Tuesday morning.

Knights duo dropped as Ponga, Mann toilet cubicle investigation continues

Detectives investigate Lee Corner Chinese burglary, CCTV released

Police release video of smash-and-grab at popular Wodonga Chinese eatery

Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Scott Morrison has defended himself over taking control over multiple government ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Oversight': Morrison defends secret power grab as more ministries discovered

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SAND SLUG: The sand slug ,visible at Fishermen's Bend, on the Murray River. Photo by Streamology.

Barmah Choke solutions questioned by irrigators and leading Murray River expert.

Barmah Choke plans rejected

Dognapper threatened to kill golden retriever over $2000

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SENSE OF HOME: 'Core and cluster' refuges like The Orchard offer a less chaotic experience of crisis accommodation with the focus on maintaining the family unit and a sense of normality with self-contained accommodation. Pictures: SUPPLIED

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Coles Tuggeranong store manager Beau King with the mesh re-usable bags that Canberra residents will have to use during the trial. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The days of peeling off a plastic bag for the apples are numbered in Coles supermarkets.

ACT to trial ban on fruit and vegetable plastic bags

NOT GUILTY: David Shields is contesting three charges. 

Sandy Creek man tells court of 'ice addicted, schizophrenic sickos'