A central Queensland farmer's sunflower crop has become a social media sensation, with surprise crowds of thousands flocking to his property to admire the bright fields.

A new species of bacteria is found to be behind mystery lung infections in pigs, resulting in economic and animal health benefit.

A scientific research vessel off the Queensland coast is surveying the "very unexplored" depths of Australia's largest marine park without a single scientist on board.

Rowing machines and online coaching are keeping these teenage rowers motivated amid the coronavirus shutdown, and their coaches say many are even achieving personal best times.

Sunshine Coast Council estimates that parts of the region are facing a mosquito population double the size of previous years.

Zulya is a singing, guitar playing, native of Tartazan in Russia

This is grown-up music made for and by grown-ups, making for the perfect companion for surviving the depths of a Ballarat winter.

Every now and again you come across a band that leaves you wanting more.

ABC North Coast resident arts reviewer, Jeanti St Clair looks at the latest music and theatre to hit the region.

It is almost impossible to sit still when listening to The Jungle Giants.

An angry nursing home operator says she will keep the doors of her facility firmly closed to visitors, claiming the aged-care sector has been "demonised".

Water restrictions have been eased for residents of the Macquarie Valley, but it's unlikely affected councils will move back to unrestricted water usage anytime soon.

Metadata has not provided any evidence the allegedly falsified annual report was downloaded from the City of Sydney website by anyone in Energy Minister Angus Taylor's office, NSW police confirm.

People who have been stood down from their regular jobs have helped bolster the volunteer workforce for charities that have lost much of their elderly workforce.

Walgett Cafe 64 closes its doors due to dwindling income revenue caused by coronavirus.

NSW Chief Medical Officer Dr Kerry Chant has declared Lithgow to be a COVID-19 hotspot after an untraceable case emerged over the weekend.

Communities in western New South Wales are mourning the suspension of their local newspapers with some saying the publications are the "heart" of the communities.

The Holmes family will continue staying home even after COVID-19 lockdown rules are relaxed — with good reason.

It started with a "scratchy throat", but now almost every day at Newmarch House brings another death — here's what we know about the nursing home at the centre of a massive coronavirus outbreak.

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro may be on the verge of announcing a switch to federal politics, in an audacious bid that would diminish Labor's parliamentary numbers and put Nationals leader Michael McCormack on notice.

After spearheading the fight to combat the summer's devastating bushfires, NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons leaves his job today and says his new role will take on the bushfire recovery efforts.

As bushfire victims work to rebuild their lives after the devastating Australian summer, a group of quilters is stitching together beautiful handmade squares from around the world to offer a gift that is like a "nice warm hug".

Given only weeks or months to live, Gail Baker's dying wish is for her sister to travel from New Zealand to care for her toward the end of her life. But red tape is preventing her from doing so.

Widespread soaking rain in the New South Wales Central West has upped farmers' confidence for a bumper winter cropping season.

The number of coronavirus fatalities at the Newmarch House aged care home in Western Sydney continues to climb, as the NSW Premier asks the Federal Government to intervene in the "horrific" situation.

The Illawarra union movement pays tribute to a Dapto man who has not missed a May Day march in 88 years.

The only unburnt area of bushland around the Conjola National Park, on the South Coast, is set to be cleared this week for a new housing development.

NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance is expected to announce he will contest the federal seat of Eden-Monaro after NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro decided not to run.

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has announced he will not run for the federal seat of Eden-Monaro

Coronavirus deaths decrease in New York but rise everywhere else in the country.

NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance says he has passion for the federal seat of Eden-Monaro and will bring "something special" as he seeks Liberal pre-selection for the by-election.

49-year-old Amber Christie walking past Hotel Illawong on Oak Street, Evans Head around 4:00pm on Sunday May 3, 2020.

A program preparing young Indigenous people for work in Dubbo is now operating a lime farm and selling the produce.

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian says school size matters when it comes to planning students' return.

It is not common place for students to be greeted at their school gate by their principal wearing fancy dress, but this is exactly what one school leader is doing each day to put his school community at ease and have a laugh.

Police have called for fresh details about a woman who was found murdered in the state's north west in January.

Youth taking part in the Down The Track initiative can learn how to shear sheep, get a certificate in agriculture and can learn hospitality skills for at least another 12 months.

Byron Shire musician Gyan has again joined forces with cartoonist Leunig

Two South African music fanatics embark on a life-changing journey to uncover the story behind one of their country's favourite, but enigmatic artists.

Quentin Tarantino's new opus blends many styles and genres in a confronting and outrageous fashion, and the result is brilliant.

This time Tarantino has turned his curious eyes to the origins and myths of the American Civil War and Django Unchained is the result. This wild and often darkly funny ride is Tarantino at his anti-studio best!

The Idea of North

James Blake brought is soulful electric music to the Astor

Disturbing and hilarious in equal parts, Lunarcy! is an odd film, but neatly done

What makes us happy? It's an elusive pursuit for us humans and the psychological underpinnings of happiness are the subject of much research.

Justin Timberlake stars in this online gambling crime film that's entertaining without being memorable

This quietly powerful examination of one man's life is a sad indictment on a modern nation struggling to reconcile with the customs and culture of the original custodians.

Abner Bradley, Alirio Zavarce, Ben Wishart, Damien Turbin, Duncan Luke, Kym Mackenzie, Ryan Rowland, Richard Samai

Ridley Scott + celebrated writer + talented (and sexy) cast = bad movie