The immediate bushfire threat in Victoria has eased, but 12 major blazes continue to burn. Nearly 500 structures have been damaged or destroyed, with significant agricultural losses. Read the latest updates.
Narendra Modi's government is replacing India's landmark rural employment guarantee, a vital safety net for millions. Experts warn this centralisation of power risks sparking major protests and political backlash.
India's landmark rural jobs guarantee, empowering millions of women, is being hollowed out. Experts warn this could trigger widespread rural discontent ahead of key elections. Read the full analysis.
Labour partially retreats on farm inheritance tax but sparks fresh fury with a planned ban on trail hunting. Analysis suggests the party risks alienating its new rural voters.
More than 100 upgraded mobile masts are bringing 4G to remote UK communities, helping families stay connected this Christmas. Check if your area is covered.
Rural school districts across America face severe budget shortfalls after federal grants for mental health and enrichment were cut. Discover the impact on students and staff.
Rural New Zealand faces a deepening crisis as young people and families flee to cities, leaving towns struggling to survive. Discover the fight for the future of the heartland.
Catastrophic fire danger forecast for NSW, the first since 2023. Schools close and total fire bans are in place as the state faces its most severe bushfire risk in over two years.
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds faced rural leaders over inheritance tax fears and a feeling of being ignored. Discover the government's new rural taskforce and the growing divide.
Gwent Police and DEFRA join forces in major rural operation, recovering suspected stolen equipment worth thousands in coordinated farm inspections across Monmouthshire.
New research reveals how the rapid disappearance of local shops and services is pushing rural communities to the brink, with devastating consequences for elderly residents and local economies.
Exclusive investigation reveals how rural communities face collapsing infrastructure with NHS at breaking point and thousands on housing lists as 900 male migrants prepare for military base accommodation.
An American man's quest for an Australian adventure inspired by Steve Irwin turned into a harrowing tale of homelessness, spider attacks, and double imprisonment. Discover how his dream life Down Under became a cautionary story.
Discover what it's really like to call one of Britain's most picturesque villages home, from community spirit to countryside walks and local secrets.
A rural delicatessen owner faces local fury as wealthy patrons arrive by helicopter, sparking a bitter dispute over noise, privilege and countryside values in the Cotswolds.
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher reveals his beloved Peak District farm is battling crippling financial pressures that threaten its future, despite the family's emotional investment and dedication.
David Beckham reveals his surprising rural lifestyle evolution in Guy Ritchie's Country Life special edition, embracing countryside living and traditional values.
Former football hardman turned actor Vinnie Jones shares extraordinary story of roadside rescue and his new mission to combat rural loneliness in upcoming TV series.
A simple harvest reveals centuries of secrets as potatoes emerge from English soil carrying fragments of pottery, clay pipes, and forgotten memories of rural life.
An extraordinary new political alliance representing rural and farming communities is reshaping Westminster dynamics, bringing together Conservative, DUP, Labour and Alliance Party members in a groundbreaking move.
Nestled in the heart of the British countryside, a charming village has been crowned home to the nation's finest Sunday roast - and it's worth travelling for.
Exclusive footage shows the moment police pursued ten alleged hare coursers across Lincolnshire countryside in dramatic rural crime operation
A remarkable collection of colourised historical photographs brings early 20th century Ireland to vivid life, from Dublin's bustling streets to rural village traditions.
Exclusive investigation reveals why thousands who moved to Cornwall during the pandemic are now fleeing back to cities, uncovering hidden costs and community tensions.
How a picturesque French village with just 800 residents became an unlikely British haven, with UK expats transforming its abandoned properties and breathing new life into the community.
Discover how a traditional agricultural competition in the North Pennines became an unexpected wildlife theatre, where kestrels and hares stole the show from the machinery.
The tight-knit community of Gulargambone is shattered after 11-year-old rugby star Cooper Norfolk died in a horrific car crash on a rural NSW road, leaving teammates and family devastated.
A community mourns as an 11-year-old boy loses his life in a horrific ute rollover in northern NSW, with another child injured in the devastating incident that occurred while the vehicle was being driven illegally.
Discover how unconditional cash transfers are revolutionising the lives of women in rural Kenya, offering financial independence and transforming communities against all odds.
Legendary war photographer Sir Don McCullin reveals how finding peace in Somerset's countryside helped heal decades of trauma from conflict zones in a powerful new exhibition.