A New South Wales town hosts a celebration of the “little grey” tractors that helped save it from flooding 70 years ago…See More
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Feral pigs raid NSW farms, tearing up hectares of agricultural land
After an extended dry spell, farmers across inland NSW are reporting significant damage to their paddocks by feral pigs seeking food. …See More
‘Where’s the pastizzis?’ Secrets from a lifetime of Maltese cheese-crafting
Eighty-year-old cheesemaker Philippa Abela has been practising a craft passed down by her mother, who emigrated with her from Malta when Philippa was a child…See […]
‘Cybertongue’ could prevent 70 million tonnes of milk waste every year
About a sixth of the world’s milk is wasted, over 150 million tonnes every year, but a Canberra company has come up with new technology […]
‘Terribly sad day’: Beer experts say Boag’s closure points to growing cost of brewing
Beer industry stakeholders say it’s a “sad day for the history of Tassie beer” after the announcement Boag’s brewery in Launceston will close…See More
Bega’s costs are up 10pc and customers will pay ‘a large chunk’ of it
One of Australia’s biggest dairy manufacturers, Bega, is warning about soaring food inflation, as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supply chains…See More
The 86yo who spent his working life protecting world leaders
The family of a former NSW Police detective says while his job was to ensure the safety of foreign leaders, at home he was just […]
Unlicensed chip factory lands WA’s ‘spud king’ in hot water
Potato baron Tony Galati’s business group has been fined $20,000 after it was found to have built an illegal Spuddies potato chip factory in WA’s […]
The 20-minute coffee van that keeps a small community together
Residents of the tiny town of Underbool, in Victoria’s remote Mallee region, flock to this small coffee van, which has even smaller opening hours…See More
China warns Australia 55pc beef tariffs could apply within days
China is cracking down on beef imports and says it is ready to slap Australia with an additional 55 per cent tariff in the coming […]
Farmers wary of new locust outbreak, despite forecast El Niño
Swarms of locusts in South Australia are not likely to reach outbreak levels, according to experts, with potential El Niño weather conditions forecast. …See More
Paddock-to-plate revival as farmers grapple with surging food freight costs
As the cost of each kilometre food travels explodes, growers and consumers are looking for ways to shorten the supply chain…See More
On a hunt for gold, one survivor recounts his days stuck in cramped, flooded Laos cave
‘I only thought, I want to eat. I want to eat raw beef with spicy dip. I had to have it.’…See More
Stitched-up debutant Hugo Hall-Kahan saves the day for Adelaide after late goal review drama
The former graphic designer copped a brutal head clash but returned to help secure victory just days after being drafted…See More
Hot spot for Australian bull semen as China market reopens
After a five year break, livestock farmers in China will use Australian genetics to produce premium beef for traditional dining and hot pot markets…See More
Experts suspect state policy is putting some farmers in artificial drought
A western New South Wales farmer says dams built next door have stopped all water flows onto his property, forcing him to graze and water […]
Future of iconic wine Wolf Blass unclear amid large brand overhaul
A cloud hangs over the future of the famous Barossa brand as its maker, Treasury Wine Estates, looks to cull more than half of its […]
Testing underway after mass bird death in country WA
Authorities will investigate why 78 birds were found dead or dying in a wheatbelt town, with locals speculating the cause could be related to mouse […]
Canberra woman in an aged care ‘black hole’ sees no way out
After she was stuck in a Canberra hospital for 19 months, paraplegic 84-year-old Mary Wansey has lost hope of ever finding a place in aged […]
SA Liberals promise stamp duty relief as Labor shares plan for current WCH site
Less than six weeks from the South Australian election, the Liberal Party has announced an election promise on stamp duty while the Labor government unveil […]