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Accidentally Outback (AO) takes a global focus on the issues impacting rural and remote Australia.

While traditional newspapers and news services toe the line at state borders, AO ignores them and just goes straight to the heart of it!

If there is a major news story breaking that affects rural Australia, then we have it online asap.  None of this waiting for tomorrow’s paper delivery, or the 6:30 news!

Our team of journalists around the country specialise in bringing you the news, features and colour of the Australian outback and the more populated rural centres.

When Cyclone Yasi blew, Bessie Blore was there (Well actually, she very sensibly evacuated, but returned to Townsville very quickly).

When the live export trade was banned to Indonesia, the team activated to bring you every update.

Come, be a part of the AO family, and enjoy a virtual escape to the red dirt  and dusty roads in the heartland – it’s an adventure, we promise!