North Coast Rural Report
Friday, January 9, 2009
Latest Report
Australia continues endosulfan use despite NZ ban
Internationally recognised toxic insecticide endosulfan will continue to be used in Australia despite New Zealand becoming the latest country to ban it.
More than 55 countries have banned the chemical which is predominantly used in horticulture.
National Toxics Network co-ordinator Jo Immig is angry about Australia not banning the substance and says the fact it's of the same family as DDT is one of the many reasons it should be.
Young trainee vet tries out the dairy cows
The vet science field is crying out for future professionals to do the big work, the cows and horses, the elephants and lions.
But it's hard, heavy work not often chosen by the many women entering the profession.
Keva Gocher meets up with Monaro farm girl Barbara Lindsay, training as a vet in Perth, but back home close to the Snowy Mountains to do her practical work on a dairy farm.
Monaro Woman of the Year
Nominations are now open for the 2009 Monaro Woman of the Year.
Women who have made an invaluable contribution towards the growth of a more vibrant and robust community are encouraged to enter.
Entries are available from Monaro MP Steve Whan's office by calling 1800 654 199.
Coastal cattle markets
The results of the cattle markets at Gloucester, Wauchope and Macksville with Greg Ryan, John O'Brien and Michael Jones.
New South Wales Features
Spurs dig, chaps fly at rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls gave it their best shot on both horse and bull in front of a crowd of thousands at the Wingham Summertime Rodeo on the NSW mid-north coast.
Cowboy up for the Wingham Rodeo
Throwing on his chaps for one of the first rodeos of year will be 2008 PBR Australian Champion Bull Rider Pete Farley.
Having a bell on Christmas
What flower did the early settlers use to celebrate Christmas? It was a red and yellow bell flower from New South Wales.
An ancient sport getting people fit
People are turning to dragon boat racing as a way to get fit and meet new people.
Second generation locust hatching
A second generation of locusts has started hatching in the Riverina.
Touring Australia's shearing history
Take a personal tour of the Errowanbang shed. Built in the late 1800s, the 40-stand shed is multi-level and still in use today.
Broken Hill's mining history captured through mineral art
Usually you'd associate minerals with making items like mobile phones, houses or cars - but what about using minerals to make art?
Healthy lifestyle plan cooked up in Goulburn
Once vandalised railway buildings in the New South Wales city of Goulburn have been given new life, as a place to learn new life skills, including healthy cooking.
Bushies Day Out at Bulga
Tales of rum drinking horses and bullock cuts to the throat make this small town rodeo legendary.
Getting the crop off before the rains
Farmers across the NSW grain belt are working around the clock to finish harvest before the rains.
