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Class action alleges GrainCorp knew increased production causes noise and odour
A class action of 18 people from the small Victorian town of Numurkah alleges that agribusiness giant GrainCorp’s increased production at the site has led […]
These old sugarcane farms could be turned into rainforest again
A conservation group’s plans to replant species from the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest on land used for growing sugar have not won everybody over…See More
‘Staggering’ crown land rent hike hits non-profit aged care provider
An aged care provider in Sydney’s north says a move by NSW Crown Lands has unfairly targeted them in an attempt to maximise returns for […]
Vice-president of national farming body refuses to resign over ‘unacceptable’ posts
The National Farmers’ Federation board has asked its vice-president to reconsider his position after he made “unacceptable” social media posts…See More
Jaguar to relaunch with electric luxury sedan within months
One of Britain’s most iconic car companies is only months away from its “complete reset”, but Jaguar says it isn’t turning its back on its […]
BYD reports first annual profit drop as EV battle reaches ‘knockout stage’
The Chinese brand’s profits have fallen for the sixth consecutive month, despite knocking off Tesla as the world’s number-one EV maker…See More
Supermarket chicken could get cheaper due to grain breakthrough
Australian researchers develop a high-protein sorghum variety, hoping to replace expensive livestock feed with systems that could lead to cheaper meat and eggs…See More
University campus to be split between housing and open space
South Australia’s premier announces the future of Adelaide University’s Magill campus, which sits on the boundary of two marginal Liberal-held electorates…See More
Coastal growers take on Sturt’s desert pea as demand for natives soars
Sturt’s desert pea may be native to dry, arid conditions but that hasn’t stopped growers on the NSW coast from giving it a crack as […]
Young farmers swap horses and quad bikes for drones to slash job times
A shift towards modern technology is making a career in agriculture more appealing to a new generation of farmers…See More
Cobram Estate praises America’s ‘grower-first mentality’ after $260m deal
Australia’s largest olive oil producer has completed its purchase of a massive olive grove in California, giving it about 70 per cent of the state’s […]
Calls to avoid ‘funding cliff’ in the eradication of feral deer in Adelaide
More than 28,000 feral deer have been eradicated in South Australia since a program began in 2022, but conservationists say it needs a long-term funding […]
Farmers urged to prioritise safety after four deaths in two months
The recent death of a respected Victorian dairy farmer has prompted fresh warnings about workplace dangers in the agricultural sector…See More
Chef tackles food waste by cooking ‘funny’ meat cuts
Some high-end restaurants are turning to an uncommon practice to save money and hundreds of kilograms of beef…See More
Smoked crocodile on pub menu brings fame to north Queensland town
Tourists are travelling hundreds of kilometres to the small town of El Arish in far north Queensland to get a look at its smoked crocodile…See […]
Italian Easter feast made easy with Anna Simon’s sweet and savoury showstoppers
These simple yet impressive recipes are designed for sharing, combining classic flavours with a festive, modern edge that’s perfect for entertaining…See More
Maintenance delayed for one of Australia’s two remaining fuel refineries
A six-week shutdown of a Brisbane refinery has been pushed back from June to August, as the industry attempts to rectify widespread fuel shortages…See More
‘It’s borderline illegal’: The battle raging on the home care front
Care providers are trying to strongarm cash from suppliers of equipment, including wheelchairs, a month after the federal government reformed home care packages for senior […]
National campdraft competition cancelled over soaring cost of fuel
One of Australia’s biggest campdrafting events is postponed due to the fuel crisis, with organisers hoping to reschedule the event within a few months…See More