How do we bridge the gap between rural and urban Australia? – with Lenore Taylor.

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Rural communities are at the coalface of the biggest issues facing the nation, including the immediate and lasting impacts of global heating, and the ongoing effects of the pandemic. But across Australia, regional newspapers have closed, leaving a gap in reporting and information. Lenore Taylor and Gabrielle Chan speak to Gabrielle Jackson about the need to stay in touch with regional Australia

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Hosted by Gabrielle Jackson with Lenore Taylor and Gabrielle Chan. Produced by Miles Herbert and Camilla Hannan. Executive producers Miles Martignoni and Gabrielle Jackson

Fri 17 Sep 2021 03.30 AEST

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