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Mining equipment manufacturer reveals plans to phase out 265 jobs By Kelly Fuller The union describes plans to phase out 265 jobs at a manufacturing plant in the NSW Southern Highlands as a "gut blow". https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-11/komatsu-moss-vale-plant-closure-265-jobs/107371848 #MiningandMetalsIndustry #Manufacturing #Unions #RegionalCommunities #KellyFuller

Did you know Australia's first live telecast was in Carnarvon? By Yousuf Shameel Carnarvon played host to Australia's first-ever live telecast with London 60 years ago. Now, one couple has visited the Pilbara town to recreate the family's involvement in the event. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/australia-s-first-ever-telecast-from-carnarvon-remembered/106921402 #Broadcasting #History #RegionalCommunities #Technology #SpaceExploration #YousufShameel

Why the same towns keep breaking Australia's heat records By Nethma Dandeniya and Sarah Buchecker Temperature records have fallen across Australia this week, but why is it always the same towns hitting these extremes? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-29/hot-weather-record-temperatures-regional-victoria-mallee-renmark/106277472 #Heatwaves #WeatherPhenomena #RegionalCommunities #NethmaDandeniya #SarahBuchecker