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Reconnecting with our grass roots impact

Reconnecting with our grass roots impact

Do we realize the luxury we have being able to plug into our grassroots daily and how important it is to encourage others to plug into it on a regular basis too?

Whitlam-era recovery option on the table

Whitlam-era recovery option on the table

Economist Ben Rees says it is time the discussion around the north west natural disaster turns to what needs to be done and how it can be structured.

Mundagai remains on the market

Mundagai remains on the market

The Hopgood family's 1947 hectare freehold property Mundagai was passed in at auction for $4.25 million.

Mutton closing in on a low

Mutton closing in on a low

If we’re not seeing the low for mutton prices now, we’re not far off it, says Mecardo's Andrew Whitelaw.

Whitlam-era recovery option on the table

Whitlam-era recovery option on the table

Economist Ben Rees says it is time the discussion around the north west natural disaster turns to what needs to be done and how it can be structured.

Bull studs band together to raise funds for the flood

Bull studs band together to raise funds for the flood

Each stud offered the proceeds of a bull to charity.

Four in a row for Pathfinder Angus at Barcy Topstock sale

Four in a row for Pathfinder Angus at Barcy Topstock sale

The bull's impressive structure and calm demeanour impressed buyers.

Working together to pull through crisis

Working together to pull through crisis

To pull through any crisis we need to work together – farmers, citizens and community leaders.

Ex-cyclone Oma moves offshore

Ex-cyclone Oma moves offshore

Ex-tropical cyclone Oma may bring increased showers to the tropical coast next week as it moves northward.

Bull studs band together to raise funds for the flood

Bull studs band together to raise funds for the flood

Each stud offered the proceeds of a bull to charity.

Mutton closing in on a low

Mutton closing in on a low

If we’re not seeing the low for mutton prices now, we’re not far off it, says Mecardo's Andrew Whitelaw.

Working together to pull through crisis

Working together to pull through crisis

To pull through any crisis we need to work together – farmers, citizens and community leaders.

Mundagai remains on the market

Mundagai remains on the market

The Hopgood family's 1947 hectare freehold property Mundagai was passed in at auction for $4.25 million.

Ex-cyclone Oma moves offshore

Ex-cyclone Oma moves offshore

Ex-tropical cyclone Oma may bring increased showers to the tropical coast next week as it moves northward.

Bore irrigated cotton crop marching on

Bore irrigated cotton crop marching on

Bore water helped Lyn Brazil's cotton crop survive in the driest season in 45 years.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what some of the players in agribusiness have been up to.

Four in a row for Pathfinder Angus at Barcy Topstock sale

Four in a row for Pathfinder Angus at Barcy Topstock sale

The bull's impressive structure and calm demeanour impressed buyers.

Agribusiness

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what some of the players in agribusiness have been up to.

Fishmongering and fearmongering in Australia’s modern seafood market

Fishmongering and fearmongering in Australia’s modern seafood market

Steven Davies has been researching social licence and assessing public perception of an industry close to his heart.

Watch banks boss, Anna Bligh, talk agribusiness and the Royal Commission

Watch banks boss, Anna Bligh, talk agribusiness and the Royal Commission

Banking industry made its first public response to Royal Commission's impact on agribusiness when Anna Bligh spoke in Sydney today.

Indian trading desk to add spice to GrainCorp market footprint

Indian trading desk to add spice to GrainCorp market footprint

GrainCorp is extending its offshore marketing activities, establishing a new trading desk in India.

Politics

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Wandoan gas processing plant given licence

Wandoan gas processing plant given licence

The state government has granted a licence for a gas processing plant near Wandoan.

Kylie opens up on agri-terrorism

Kylie opens up on agri-terrorism

The agri-terrorism being encouraged by groups such as Aussie Farms is real and it’s happened to Charters Towers producer, Kylie Stretton and her family.

Animal activists refuse to pull online map

Animal activists refuse to pull online map

Aussie Farms dismisses concerns of vigilante attacks.

Anning defends himself amidst chorus of condemnation

Anning defends himself amidst chorus of condemnation

Anning has been criticised by all sides of politics.

Artesian economy on LDP policy radar

Artesian economy on LDP policy radar

Immigration policy and the economic value of the Great Artesian Basin are two key areas for one of Queensland’s newer Senate candidates.

Property

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Mundagai remains on the market

Mundagai remains on the market

The Hopgood family's 1947 hectare freehold property Mundagai was passed in at auction for $4.25 million.

Paloma passed in for $6m

Paloma passed in for $6m

The Glenmorgan property Paloma was passed in at a Landmark Harcourts auction for $6 million.

Kerry Stokes sells Kangaroo Island aggregation

Kerry Stokes sells Kangaroo Island aggregation

Cygnet Park Farms, is a 7821-hectare aggregation and the largest landholding on Kangaroo Island.

Condamine Gems sold at auction

Condamine Gems sold at auction

Condamine properties Wongalea, Ramona and Topwater sold at auction for $14.5 million.

Marshlands on the market

Marshlands on the market

Greg and Sally Chappell's South Burnett holding Marshlands will be auctioned by Ray White Rural on March 22.

Earlslea to be auctioned on March 16

Earlslea to be auctioned on March 16

The 101 hectare Kaimkillenbun property Earlslea will be auctioned on-site on March 16.

Life & Style

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Faces from ‘The Nature of Things’ exhibit opening

Faces from ‘The Nature of Things’ exhibit opening

Sunshine Coast artist, Ida Montague, is showcasing her exhibit, 'The Nature of Things', at the Roma on Bungil Art Gallery until April 14.

Aquis Beaudesert hosts Aussie Day race meeting

Aquis Beaudesert hosts Aussie Day race meeting

A large crowd spent their public holiday at the Beaudesert Race Club.

FNQ to access Heart of Australia services

FNQ to access Heart of Australia services

Far North Queenslanders will now be able to access a mobile cardiology service with the federal government announcing $12 million in funding to Heart of Australia.

‘Upmarket country’ home revived at Jondaryan

‘Upmarket country’ home revived at Jondaryan

Peter and Margaret Duff weren’t planning on a semi-retirement lifestyle purchase just yet but when they saw the lowset brick home at Jondaryan, they knew it was for them.

Boss Drovers Exhibition | Photos

Boss Drovers Exhibition | Photos

The Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art Boss, Drovers exhibition travels the state.

Why I went bush and had my own Bear Grylls experience

Why I went bush and had my own Bear Grylls experience

Ever felt like mobile phones were ruling your life? Alice Mabin took drastic steps to manage her addiction.

Industry fears as vets leaving in 'droves'

Industry fears as vets leaving in 'droves'

The Lincoln Institute survey found nearly 90 per cent of veterinary business owners and managers reported unprecedented difficulty filling vacancies.

Events

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Legend of the west inaugural Country Racing Hall of Fame inductee

Legend of the west inaugural Country Racing Hall of Fame inductee

Queensland Country Racing's gala night of nights.

Faces and fun from Chinchilla Melon Festival

Faces and fun from Chinchilla Melon Festival

The Chinchilla Melon Festival was the place to be this weekend with a huge crowd flocking to the melon capital of Australia.

Faces from Chinchilla Melon Fest rodeo

Faces from Chinchilla Melon Fest rodeo

Take a look at who was snapped enjoying the action at the Chinchilla Melon Festival's rodeo on Friday night.

Outpouring of support from fellow beef producers

Outpouring of support from fellow beef producers

You are in our hearts so what can we do to help?

Big ideas set to light up evokeAG

Big ideas set to light up evokeAG

Blue-sky thinkers with the best ideas in agriculture are preparing to converge on Melbourne's evokeAG event.

Faces of the Stanthorpe show

Faces of the Stanthorpe show

Crowds flock to the 2019 Stanthorpe show

What are the four personality types of Australian farmers?

What are the four personality types of Australian farmers?

Cam Nicholson is passionate about providing advice to boost farmers’ profitability and productivity, and one of the keys tools he uses is determining the personality types of his clients.