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In regional Australia, extreme weather events and underfunding can devastate small towns. In Yackandandah, a small town in northeast Victoria, a risky decision over twenty years ago has made them more resilient to both.

A crucial election is looming for Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. It's shaping up to be less a fight between right and left than a contest between Netanyahu's supporters and rivals. The initial peace deal between the U-S and Iran has seen angry reactions across Israel, with many angry at Netanyahu for what his opponents say is a 'shocking failure'. So, where does the nation's longest-serving prime minister stand as the vote approaches?

This week, Australia celebrates the one million refugees who’ve made a home here since the end of World War Two. While some employers are offering new jobs and training, there are also calls to cut the refugee intake and some initiatives are at risk.

In regional Australia, extreme weather events and underfunding can devastate small towns. In Yackandandah, a small town in northeast Victoria, a risky decision over twenty years ago has made them more resilient to both.

Refugee students are rebuilding new lives in Australia through a new settlement pilot program that connects their university study with industries where there are critical labour shortages like nursing. It has been achieved with the partnership of non-profits, Australian universities and businesses.