Tag: Rural
Study considers benefits of farmland revegetation
A team from Murdoch University has begun a study into the potential economic benefits of revegetating agricultural land.[MORE]
Fined landowner may replace trees elsewhere
Reparation by a south east landowner found guilty of illegally clearing native trees has been complicated because the land has now been sold.[MORE]
Fixed water charge rebates for farmers
Farmers across Victoria suffering with low allocations are now eligible for rebates on their fixed water charges.[MORE]
Owner fined for clearing hundreds of trees
A landowner is fined $119,000 for cutting down hundreds of trees on a SA property.[MORE]
$60 million dollar boost for NT schools
The NT Government expects to get millions in extra federal funding to improve primary school performance.[MORE]
Limits on rural water use
The Northern Territory Government is putting new limits on water use in some areas because too much is being taken out of ground-water bores.[MORE]
Visitors tour Vic farms ahead of Workers Pilot scheme
Officials from four Pacific Island nations are touring the Murray Valley, in the lead up to the new Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme.[MORE]
Country birth plan 'scandalous'
The SA Opposition says women who give birth in country hospitals could be discharged within hours under a new Govt plan.[MORE]
Chemicals found in Tasmanian rivers
Herbicides have been detected in 14 Tasmanian rivers, including the Derwent.[MORE]
Stop ignoring rural health: doctors
The Rural Doctors Association says it will demand improvements to maternity and paediatric services in regional areas when it meets with the New South Wales Health Minister this afternoon.[MORE]
Fears locusts are heading towards the Mallee
Officials fear plague locusts might have swarmed across the Murray River between Echuca and Mildura.[MORE]
Elders cutting 5pc of workforce
Rural services business Elders is cutting 140 jobs from its head office in Adelaide and other support centres around Australia.[MORE]
Group finds evidence of wind spreading GM canola
A group opposed to genetic modification says it has found evidence of wind spreading GM canola in the Wimmera.[MORE]
Farmers in NSW Riverina 'suffering extremely'
A livestock agent in the New South Wales Riverina says stocking rates are at rock bottom after three years without water.[MORE]
Local MP to plead ag station's case
The New South Wales Government is facing further pressure to delay its planned closure of an agricultural research station in the state's north. [MORE]
Taronga's new giraffes 'curious' about Sydney
Two giraffes have arrived in Sydney from New Zealand's Auckland Zoo to join breeding programs in Australia. [MORE]
Rain welcomed by ACT region farmers
Recent rain has brought relief to struggling farmers in the Canberra region.[MORE]
Tourism authority hosting industry investment forum
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is hosting an forum for operators in Brisbane today looking at issues affecting future tourism investment.[MORE]
Egg corporation says Shonky Awards belittle all egg farmers
The industry representing Australian egg producers has hit back at this year's Shonky Awards, maintaining all Australian egg farmers have been belittled.[MORE]
Pacific Islanders recruited for seasonal worker trial
The Federal Government has announced that 100 Pacific Islanders will arrive in Australia within weeks for a trial seasonal worker scheme.[MORE]
Irrigation channels set to water wetlands
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Conservationists want to use irrigation channels to deliver a much-needed drink to wetlands in southern NSW.[MORE]
Worm discovery gives hope to fish farmers
A marine worm species discovered on a fish farm near Darwin is being hailed as a cheap and effective way to remove pond sludge. [MORE]
Govt fails to reveal carbon footprint figures, Oppn says
The Queensland Opposition says the State Government has not come through on its promise to provide a clear picture of its carbon footprint.[MORE]
Govt to push ahead with Moreton fishing bans
The Qld Govt is holding firm on plans to introduce fishing bans on parts of Moreton Bay despite protests.[MORE]
Moreton Bay will be fished to oblivion: fishermen
The Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association says Moreton Bay is being mismanaged.[MORE]
