Support measures announced for farms impacted by Cyclone Jasper
Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has announced support measures it will offer to its North Queensland farming clients adversely impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
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National road network information now in one central location with new map
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has reached a significant milestone with the release of the National Network Map.
Annabel Johnson appointed new CEO of NSW Farmers
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin is pleased to announce Annabel Johnson has been appointed as the new CEO of the organisation.
Check caravan and trailer insurance for heading out on holidays
RACV is urging Victorian holidaymakers to prepare for bushfire safety ahead of the summer holiday period, including checking they are adequately insured for home and motor insurance, as well as for caravan and trailer insurance.
Cultivated quail meat to help meet increasing global demand for meat
Earlier this year, Vow Foods applied to Food Standards Australia New Zealand, FSANZ, to evaluate its cultured quail as a food ingredient and now, after months of safety investigations, the regulator has concluded that it is safe to eat.
Farming limitations and environmental impacts from transmission projects
Communities right across regional Australia are on edge as renewable energy projects demanded by inner-city elites threaten their way of life and livelihoods; communities in the Mallee and the Riverland are no different, according to Daniel Wild, Deputy Executive Director of the Institute of Public Affairs.
More control over grazing pressure with exclusion fencing in western NSW
Landholders and the environment in Western NSW will soon be better protected against the impacts of pest animals and weeds as works continue on a number of exclusion fencing projects.
Harvesting operations targeted by health and safety inspectors
SafeWork NSW Inspectors will be visiting harvesting operations and grain receival businesses in the Riverina Murray region, to ensure employers are providing a safe working environment for their workers.
River ecologist supports release of carp herpes virus in freshwater rivers
The carp herpes virus should be released into Australia’s freshwater rivers to save our native fish populations and their habitats.
Plan for your workers to stay safe this scorching summer
With predictions for a scorching summer on the horizon, SafeWork NSW is urging workers and businesses to start planning for how they will stay safe.
ACT Government announced $5 million in funding for fire ant eradication
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed the ACT Government’s announcement today of a $5.098 million funding commitment supporting fire ant eradication in Australia and called on Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania to urgently step up with their share of funding.
Breakthrough in non-lethal and ethical control for invasive mammal pests
A potential new non-lethal and ethical approach to control invasive mammal pests was showcased at a briefing held at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute in Adelaide.
