Tag: Rural
Wind farm may bring a multitude of problems for land owners
A number of land owners south of Ballarat are worried they may have a second set of powerlines running across their land to reach a wind farm being built near Elaine.[MORE]
Ergon board to discuss industrial campaign
The chairman of Ergon Energy says he is hoping an industrial campaign will be resolved before the consumers feel any impact. [MORE]
Dairy merger proposal concerns ACCC
Australia's competition and consumer watchdog has outlined some concerns about a merger of three dairy companies.[MORE]
Castlemaine Town Hall to restore historic mirror
A large historic mirror that was once on display at the Castlemaine Town Hall will be restored to its former glory.[MORE]
New clinical training centre for Darling Downs
Australia's largest rural clinical school will open a $4.2 million advanced clinical training centre on the Darling Downs in south-east Queensland today.[MORE]
Conservation can be a marketing tool, says Banrock boss
The manager of Banrock Station, Tony Sharley, will address an agribusiness conference in Naracoorte today to help people deal with the environment responsibly.[MORE]
Police Association furious at housing problems
The New South Wales Police Association says the State Government's inaction on fixing officer accommodation in the country is unacceptable. [MORE]
Local govt should manage stock routes, says grazier
A western Queensland grazier says it is important people make up their own minds about proposed changes to the management of Queensland's "long paddock."[MORE]
Kempsey hosts livestock conference
Kempsey is playing host to more than 100 delegates from around Australia for the two-day Saleyard Operators conference.[MORE]
Clean Seas contemplates Wallaroo expansion
South Australian seafood company Clean Seas Tuna is considering the possibility of expanding its operations across the Spencer Gulf to Wallaroo.[MORE]
Hope horse autopsy will give clues to Hendra virus
Scientists are hoping an autopsy on a fifth horse that died from Hendra virus will give clues to fighting the disease.[MORE]
New program lacks long-term support: counselling service
A north-west Victorian rural counselling service says there will be little provision for long-term support for farmers under the new Climate Change Assistance Program.[MORE]
Fifth horse infected with Hendra virus put down
Another horse at a south-east Queensland veterinary clinic has been put down after testing positive for Hendra virus.[MORE]
Big plans for natural insecticide crop
A Tasmanian botanical company has plans to greatly increase the state's production of the natural insecticide pyrethrum.[MORE]
Govt wants public input on biosecurity issues
The Queensland Government is seeking public input into a review of the body managing pest and disease outbreaks.[MORE]
Drought discussions to cover 'wide ranging' issues
The head of the Federal Government's panel reviewing the affects of drought on local communities says there are several issues likely to be covered.[MORE]
Record grain harvest predicted for south-coast
A Western Australian grain handler says the south-coast is on track to producer one of the biggest harvests on record.[MORE]
State Government backs shearer training
The Victorian Government has announced it will provide $80,000 towards a training facility for sheep shearers which is being built at Edenhope.[MORE]
Late rain stumps farmers
Good rain on the Darling Downs has farmers shaking their heads, saying it is unusual for this time of year.[MORE]
Fed Govt set to axe farmers' exceptional circumstances payments
It is feared thousands of Australian farmers could lose their exceptional circumstances income support payments despite the continuing drought.[MORE]
Users may foot bill for Murray-Darling meters
Water users may have to foot part of the bill for a roll-out of water meters to unregulated water sources in the Murray-Darling Basin.[MORE]
Farmers in crisis talks over dog attacks
Olive growers in the New South Wales Upper Hunter Valley have proposed baiting more wild dogs as they reel from increased attacks on sheep grazing on their properties.[MORE]
GM bananas set for initial trial
Approval has been granted for Australia's first trial of genetically-modified bananas will go ahead in Innisfail in Far North Queensland. [MORE]
Govt 'motivated' to improve bush telecommunications
The head of an independent review team looking into telecommunications in the bush says he is confident the Federal Government will act to improve services. [MORE]
First stallions arrive since flu outbreak
The first overseas thoroughbred stallions have arrived in Australia for upcoming stud duties, 11 months after horse flu put the brakes on last year's breeding season.[MORE]
