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Why AUS News?

AUS News is your trusted source for authentic, on-the-ground reporting from the heart of Australia. Our award-winning journalists bring you the latest from the red centre, the bush, and the coast, with a focus on the people, wildlife, and landscapes that define the outback.

  • ✓ Real stories from remote communities
  • ✓ Environmental and wildlife updates
  • ✓ Indigenous voices and culture
  • ✓ Breaking news and weather alerts
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About AUS News

Founded in 2002, AUS News is dedicated to telling the stories that matter to Australians. From the latest in outback innovation to the challenges facing rural communities, we deliver news that connects, informs, and inspires. Our editorial team is based in Alice Springs, with correspondents across every state and territory.

Latest Outback News

Rain in the Outback
• Alice Springs
Rare Rainfall Transforms Red Centre
Heavy rains this week have brought a burst of wildflowers and new life to the usually arid outback. Locals say it's the greenest they've seen in decades, with waterholes filling and wildlife thriving.
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Indigenous Rangers
• Northern Territory
Indigenous Rangers Lead Bushfire Recovery
Aboriginal ranger groups are at the forefront of bushfire recovery, using traditional land management techniques to restore habitats and protect sacred sites after last summer's fires.
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Outback Road Train
• Western Australia
Outback Road Trains Keep Remote Towns Supplied
Massive road trains are braving flooded tracks and long distances to deliver food, fuel, and medical supplies to isolated communities across the outback.
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Uluru at Sunset
• Uluru
Tourism Rebounds as Uluru Reopens
After months of travel restrictions, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park has reopened to visitors, with new cultural tours and eco-friendly experiences drawing crowds from across the country.
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Outback Wildlife
• Queensland
Scientists Track Bilby Comeback
Conservationists are celebrating a surge in bilby populations, thanks to predator-proof fencing and community-led conservation efforts in western Queensland.
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Outback Stars
• Outback NSW
Stargazers Flock to Outback for Celestial Show
Astronomy enthusiasts are gathering in the outback for a rare meteor shower, with clear skies and minimal light pollution offering spectacular views of the Milky Way.
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