Deadly H5 bird flu virus detected here for the first time
The discovery of the H5 bird flu virus in a dead migratory bird on a remote Western Australian beach east of Esperance at Cape Le Grand has sounded alarm bells in biosecurity and agriculture. Until now, Australia had been the only continent where the virus was undetected. That all changed on 20 June 2026 when […]
Over the Farm Gate grants get another $400,000 for drought and bushfire support
An additional $400,000 is now available through the Look Over the Farm Gate program to support farmers in drought and bushfire recovery. Delivered by the National Centre for Farmer Health, the program funds community-led events with grants of up to $5,000 each, bringing people together to support farmers and their families. Director Climate, Resilience and […]
NSW Government takes over management of the Rural Fire Service
The NSW Government has advised that from 1 July 2027, it will take over ownership and responsibility of the NSW Rural Fire Service’s mobile assets – commonly referred to as the “Red Fleet”. Mayor Darcy Byrne, President of Local Government NSW said the move would come as a great relief to local councils across NSW. […]
Queensland farmers outline key priorities for agriculture ahead of State Budget
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and its peak body members, CANEGROWERS, Cotton Australia, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, eastAUSmilk and Greenlife Industry Queensland, have outlined the top priorities for Queensland agriculture ahead of this year’s state government budget which will be delivered on Tuesday, 23 June. These priorities include continued support for industry led workforce […]
Almarai prize for Food Security Research in Dryland Regions is valued at US$500,000 with entries now open
The Almarai Prize has officially opened, calling on leading research institutions, distinguished scientists, and global experts to nominate pioneering research that advances food security in the world’s driest regions. At its basis, the international Almarai Prize for Scientific Creativity invites leading global research institutions and PhD‑holding scientists to nominate standout research that advances food security […]
Reserve Bank faced with runaway inflation from USA ISRAEL attack on Iran takes the high road to cut off further consumer spending
The Reserve Bank (RBA), in the face of a likely harsh Federal budget just one week away, has shown true independence and resolution to tackle inflation by increasing the base cash rate by 0.25% to 4.35%. There is no doubt that a hold on rates today by the RBA would have been welcome by many […]
Driving Scholarships for women now open for applications but act quickly
Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) is now accepting applications for the next round of Driving the Difference scholarships. These scholarships provide unique opportunities for women in the transport and logistics industry and those wishing to enter the field to advance their careers by undertaking study assisted by this Daimler Truck Australia Pacific backed TWAL program. […]
With nowhere to turn the dial but up the Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by 0.25 points
Many will blame the US-Israel attack on Iran as the reason for the Reserve Bank, of Australia (RBA) increasing the cash base rate today to 4.1%, up from the 3.85% it set a little more than a month ago on 3 February. And of cause the upheaval in the middle east increasing fuel prices here […]
David Littleproud resigns as Nationals leader
The Nationals lose a significant foothold of the valuable work built up over the past four years with the resignation of David Littleproud as leader of the Nationals Party, announced just minutes ago. David Littleproud has appeared as leader of The Nationals for the last time at a media conference, with wife Amelia at his […]
RBA left with no option other than a base rate rise to 3.85%
It didn’t take an expert economist to predict a likely rate increase when the Reserve Bank Board (RBA) met for the first time this year, delivered its decision on Tuesday, 3 February at 2.30pm. But the skill in predicting whether it would be a 0.25% or 0.50% interest rate hike was for the more qualified. […]