Funding worth $1.3 million flows to drought affected communities
The Australian Government continues to back communities impacted by and recovering from drought, with 38 new projects sharing in over $1.3 million announced today under Round 22 of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s Tackling Tough Times Together program. This federal funding injection will be amplified by co-investments that bring the total value of […]
AgUP grants up to $7.3 million will support initiatives to develop and retain Ag workers
A round of grant funding has opened for industry to develop projects and initiatives to support the growth, retention, and sustainability of the agricultural workforce. The $7.3 million AgUP grants program would encourage the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry sector to lead efforts to meet their workforce needs. It’s always a shame when agriculture, fisheries or […]
ANZSCO review makes Agricultural occupations more relevant and responsive to needs
An update to the agricultural occupation classifications will benefit agricultural workforce, businesses, and industry by improving key data underpinning government programs and services. The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)update, developed in partnership with the Australian Bureau of Statistics, is expected to bring a more targeted approach to meet agricultural workforce demands. […]
John Deere closes a sweetheart deal that keeps UAW members as industry highest paid
The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) has accepted Deere & Company’s latest tentative offer by a vote 61% for and 39% against. As part of the agreement, UAW workers will get an immediate US8,500 signing bonus and a 20% wage increase over the life of the contract with […]
Another $5 million added to water security research in the far North
There will be $5 million available between three leading Northern Australian universities for research into water security in Northern Australia. The money from the Federal Government, through the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA), will be directed to the Charles Darwin University (CDU), CQUniversity Australia (CQU) and James Cook University (JCU). The research […]
Will climate change inaction take down the Morrison Government
Very few would have expected Anthony Albanese to slam dunk our media savvy sitting prime minister at the looming Federal election but COP26 held in far-flung Glasgow has supplied all the ingredients required It appears the premise that most people do not believe enough is being done about climate change, something reinforced following all the […]
Townsend Industries a Mackay sugar cane processor quick to grab $693,429 funding
Mackay-based Townsend Industries will receive $693,429 in funding for a pilot facility that will test how processed sugar cane can produce high-value products. The Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said Townsend Industries has demonstrated a commitment to innovation which has the potential to create new industries and jobs for north Queensland. “This […]
COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact showed significant gains with spotlight on fed gov
After six years, the Paris Agreement, a rulebook that can guide a transition to net-zero emissions capable of limiting average global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees, including the rules for global carbon markets, has been finalised. The Carbon Market Institute (CMI) welcomes this historic moment, and looks ahead to the much needed increase in ambition […]
Firefighters and bushfire survivors issue plea at COP26 to reduce emissions now
Firefighters and bushfire survivors from Australia, Canada, Turkey and the USA have made powerful statements at COP26 to remind world leaders of the horrific toll of climate change. On Adaptation, Loss and Damage day, bushfire survivors gathered outside the Australian pavilion to share their stories of losing property and fearing for their own lives. They […]
UK has a lot to gain from tackling climate and lowing levels by 2030
A new report has highlighted the extensive benefits to the UK economy if immediate action is taken by local authorities to address the climate crisis. The research was led by the Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action at Queen’s University Belfast and the Place-Based Climate Action Network for UK100. A key finding from the […]