GRDC seeks an energetic person to become a grains leader for WA chair
This Western Regional Panel Chair position is for a two-year period starting on 1 September 2024 with the requirement to spend 75 days a year on GRDC related business The search is now on for an innovative, passionate and committed leader from the Western Australian grains industry to chair the Grains Research and Development Corporation […]
Plant based meat alternatives continue their rise
Plant-based meat is growing in market share as alternative lifestylers find more retail outlets prepared to stock expanding product lines The volume and types of plant-based meats in Australia have developed quickly over the past three years with resultant significant changes in the consumers’ view of plant-based meat alternatives. What’s clear is that the new […]
Betta Milk factory closure a blow for dairy processing in North West Tasmania says AWU
The announcement by Bega that they will close the Betta Milk factory in Burnie is a blow for dairy processing in Northwest Tasmania, said the union that represents the workers. Bega, which acquired Betta Milk in December, announced today they will close the Betta Milk factory in Burnie TAS with the loss of 21 jobs. […]
The National Rural Health Alliance urges to support strategies to reduce climate and health impacts on rural communities
With fires in some parts of Victoria and a storm wreaking havoc in other parts of the state last week, the National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) wishes to reiterate the effect climate disasters have on rural, regional, and remote communities and emergency services and the need to take current health needs into account. Climate […]