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Tornadoes are not exclusive to the American plains, and Australian households understand this well. Communities from Bundaberg to western Sydney have witnessed…

The prairies of Barber County have long rewarded people who know their growers. In Medicine Lodge, Kansas, buying farm-fresh eggs, honey, and meat directly…

In the wide-open plains of south-central Kansas, the Medicine Lodge Area Chamber of Commerce relies on a small team of volunteers known as the Ambassadors to…

Families and community groups often look for a quiet, roomy venue when planning a get-together far from the bustle of Sydney or Melbourne. The Medicine Lodge…

Geocaching has become one of the most addictive ways to explore unfamiliar country. Armed with a smartphone, a free app, and a curious streak, anyone can turn…

The Medicine Lodge Cresset has been the printed voice of Barber County for more than a century, and its letters page remains one of the few places where…

Medicine Lodge sits tucked into the rolling prairies of south-central Kansas, a quiet town that knows how to throw a proper celebration. Each year around the…

The Barber County Quilt Trail offers a relaxed way to experience south-central Kansas beyond the main highway. Colourful quilt blocks displayed on barns, sheds…

Finding reliable childcare in Medicine Lodge takes a little local research. Families may be comparing in-home care, a small centre, preschool programmes, and…

In the autumn of 1867, on the plains of what is now southern Kansas, representatives of five Indigenous nations gathered with United States officials. The…