Marking 100 years of the Nationals: In part 1 of this special report, we look the long history of the Nationals, who have at times wielded extraordinary power in shaping Australia.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to announce an overhaul of Australia's defence strategy, with less reliance on the US, and aimed squarely at China.

The report is the first step in a certification scheme that would reward farmers for looking after their environment.

The federal government has begun rolling out its first wave of funding from the $4-billion Future Drought Fund.

The Chinese mining giant has avoided triggering a cancellation clause for its project on the Liverpool Plains.

Despite the myth of rural population decline, a new study has revealed many small regional areas have unlocked the secret to attracting more residents.

In this week's The Gauge, CPC CEO Troy Setter says the new National Cabinet may well hold the key to a new level of collaboration between governments.

The government has released a multi-million-dollar funding package, aimed at closing the rural and remote education gap.

The Minerals Council of Australia has committed to cutting carbon emissions at mine sites.

Some rural Victorians are seriously pushing for regionalised COVID-19 restrictions after the spike in cases in Melbourne. Good idea or not?