National Drought Forum convenes in SA to put policy under scrutiny
Farmers are hoping for a total review of how drought support is being rolled out across the nation,…
Rain softens drought pain in Victoria but the effects linger
The effects of drought linger, but the season has taken a turn for the better in western Victoria.…
Jail for Chinkapook farmer whose neglect caused death of 2,500 sheep
A Mallee farmer has been jailed for six months after government officials discovered more than 700 dead sheep…
Renewable energy expert accuses Victorian government of concealing true cost of transition plan
Energy experts have accused the Victorian government of concealing the true cost of its plan to transition the…
NSW Health probe finds ‘no definitive evidence’ of health impacts from Cadia gold mine
An investigation has found no definitive evidence of health impacts from exposure to heavy metals in emissions from…
Biosecurity Tasmania confirms Australia’s first case of potato mop-top virus on Tasmanian farm
Potato mop-top virus has been found in crops on Tasmania’s north-west, sparking the launch of an incident response…
Australian coffee in demand as global supply tightens
The spike in price of coffee around the world means consumers are likely to pay more for their…
Rain brings relief in parched Victoria and puts smiles on farmers’ faces
Drought-affected farmers in Victoria are rejoicing after soaking rain brought relief to their parched paddocks over the weekend.…
What does lifting trade restrictions on US beef mean for Australia?
It might not be on our plates or menus just yet, but US beef has been a hot…
Rusty’s Markets turns 50, as Cairns landmark pulls in the tourists
It’s 5am on a Friday, and Rusty’s Markets has just opened. Stallholders have been setting up for hours,…