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Fatal traffic crash claims Dunkeld man

Fatal traffic crash claims Dunkeld man

A man has died following a single vehicle traffic crash at Dunkeld.

Big tick for livestock from new consumer survey

Big tick for livestock from new consumer survey

Cargill's latest consumer survey in four countries has revealed strong support for livestock farming and meat consumption

Warrego Highway reopens near Mitchell

Warrego Highway reopens near Mitchell

The Warrego Highway between Roma and Mungallala has reopened after being cut off earlier this morning by floodwaters.

Winter lamb prices lie with weather forecast

Winter lamb prices lie with weather forecast

Lamb prices are following a similar trend to 2017, according to market analysts.

Big tick for livestock from new consumer survey

Big tick for livestock from new consumer survey

Cargill's latest consumer survey in four countries has revealed strong support for livestock farming and meat consumption

Basin Plan a 'political football' in watergate election stoush

Basin Plan a 'political football' in watergate election stoush

Advocates from across political divide say controversial inquires into buyback deals may stymie more important environmental reforms.

Dairy fires election fight as candidates focus on local issues

Dairy fires election fight as candidates focus on local issues

A tight three cornered contest in Gilmore could go down to the wire, opening the door to promises of real change in the beleaguered dairy industry.

Meat processors slam Bill Shorten's wage rise to foreign workers

Meat processors slam Bill Shorten's wage rise to foreign workers

The Australian Meat Industry Council says Labor's pledge to lift the wages of foreign workers will hurt the meat processing sector.

Wool industry legend is now classing Merinos in the beyond

Wool industry legend is now classing Merinos in the beyond

There will be many in the wool industry and those who breed Kelpie dogs who tonight will be saddened to hear of the death of Gordon Lindsay McMaster OAM this morning.

Basin Plan a 'political football' in watergate election stoush

Basin Plan a 'political football' in watergate election stoush

Advocates from across political divide say controversial inquires into buyback deals may stymie more important environmental reforms.

Winter lamb prices lie with weather forecast

Winter lamb prices lie with weather forecast

Lamb prices are following a similar trend to 2017, according to market analysts.

Meat processors slam Bill Shorten's wage rise to foreign workers

Meat processors slam Bill Shorten's wage rise to foreign workers

The Australian Meat Industry Council says Labor's pledge to lift the wages of foreign workers will hurt the meat processing sector.

Warrego Highway reopens near Mitchell

Warrego Highway reopens near Mitchell

The Warrego Highway between Roma and Mungallala has reopened after being cut off earlier this morning by floodwaters.

Wool industry legend is now classing Merinos in the beyond

Wool industry legend is now classing Merinos in the beyond

There will be many in the wool industry and those who breed Kelpie dogs who tonight will be saddened to hear of the death of Gordon Lindsay McMaster OAM this morning.

New report highlights digital farm solutions

New report highlights digital farm solutions

Exclusive: KPMG, MLA and Aatlis to release Agri 4.0 connectivity report

Anzac spirit evident in Aussies' support for devastated graziers

Anzac spirit evident in Aussies' support for devastated graziers

The response of the nation to the devastating floods in north Queensland in February showed the Anzac spirit is alive and well.

Dairy fires election fight as candidates focus on local issues

Dairy fires election fight as candidates focus on local issues

A tight three cornered contest in Gilmore could go down to the wire, opening the door to promises of real change in the beleaguered dairy industry.

Agribusiness

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New report highlights digital farm solutions

New report highlights digital farm solutions

Exclusive: KPMG, MLA and Aatlis to release Agri 4.0 connectivity report

Telco sector set to rebound

Telco sector set to rebound

We think the telecommunications sector has found rock bottom and is showing early signs of a rebound.

This is appalling: Labor promises to hold inland rail inquiry

This is appalling: Labor promises to hold inland rail inquiry

An elected Labor government would launch an inquiry into the federal government's $10 billion Melbourne to Brisbane inland rail line.

Permits raise sprayer height

Permits raise sprayer height

Nufarm 2,4-D permits legalise grower practice

Politics

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Basin Plan a 'political football' in watergate election stoush

Basin Plan a 'political football' in watergate election stoush

Advocates from across political divide say controversial inquires into buyback deals may stymie more important environmental reforms.

Dairy fires election fight as candidates focus on local issues

Dairy fires election fight as candidates focus on local issues

A tight three cornered contest in Gilmore could go down to the wire, opening the door to promises of real change in the beleaguered dairy industry.

Bill Shorten bristles at grilling on Adani

Bill Shorten bristles at grilling on Adani

Bill Shorten took his election campaign to the central Queensland seat of Flynn on Tuesday where he faced questions on his stance on the Adani mine.

Water wars a can of worms for Coalition and Labor

Water wars a can of worms for Coalition and Labor

Labor lashes government over $80m water buyback as Littleproud launches inquiry into Commonwealth water deals dating back to Labor's time in office.

Auditor to review decade of water buybacks

Auditor to review decade of water buybacks

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has asked the auditor-general to review taxpayer-funded water buybacks.

Property

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Buntine buys CPC's Comely Station

Buntine buys CPC's Comely Station

Sterling Buntine's Baldy Bay company has bought CPC's Central Queensland properly Comely Station.

Kialla Homestead asking $3.9 million | Video

Kialla Homestead asking $3.9 million | Video

Toowoomba district property Kialla Homestead covers 151 hectares and has the added benefit of irrigation.

Bongeen grain machine on the market

Bongeen grain machine on the market

Bongeen property Plainview will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Pittsworth on May 17.

Killarney's high country grazing | Video

Killarney's high country grazing | Video

Mount Colliery will be auctioned by Colliers International in Brisbane on May 3.

Condabilla Fish sold before auction | Video

Condabilla Fish sold before auction | Video

Condabilla Fish at Condamine has sold prior to auction, which was scheduled for Friday.

Rocklawn offers irrigation boost

Rocklawn offers irrigation boost

The well developed grazing property Rocklawn will be auctioned by Raine and Horne in Goomeri on April 26.

Life & Style

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Illness will not thwart 'Ginny'

Illness will not thwart 'Ginny'

Generosity and grit have been the soundtrack to Gary Richards' life on the land

Erla Irving celebrates 100 years in fine style

Erla Irving celebrates 100 years in fine style

A series of celebrations marked Erla Irving's 100th birthday.

Comet Bare All Ball on a winning streak

Comet Bare All Ball on a winning streak

A group of young locals wanting to give back to their communities on the Central Highlands successfully staged the Bare All Ball on the weekend.

Darling Downs Miss Showgirl announced

Darling Downs Miss Showgirl announced

The Darling Downs Subchamber Miss Showgirl has been announced.

Love soars at Wynarka

Love soars at Wynarka

The sky was the limit for Clinton De Michele's proposal to girlfriend Casey Gregory, flying her above her family farm to ask for her hand in marriage.

Blackall Magpies best sporting club in Australia

Blackall Magpies best sporting club in Australia

Last year the Blackall Magpies rugby league club was celebrating the news that it was the NRL Grassroots Club of the Year - now it can say it is the best sporting club in the whole of Australia.

Embracing our own chocolate

Embracing our own chocolate

There's no denying it - Aussies love their chocolate.

Events

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Fab's Cowboy books a barrier for the Battle of the Bush final

Fab's Cowboy books a barrier for the Battle of the Bush final

2019 TAB Battle of the Bush series underway.

All the action and faces of Adina Polocrosse World Cup

All the action and faces of Adina Polocrosse World Cup

The 2019 Adina Polocrosse World Cup kicked off with the opening ceremony at Morgan Park and games are now underway.

Faces from Hygain Capricornia Yearling Sale

Faces from Hygain Capricornia Yearling Sale

The Hygain Capricornia Yearling Sale drew strong interest from bidders at Rockhampton on Sunday.

Fairholme students looked stunning for formal evening

Fairholme students looked stunning for formal evening

2019 Fairholme College formal photos.

Photos from the Roma Picnics Fashions on the Field

Photos from the Roma Picnics Fashions on the Field

Check out the Fashions on the Field outfits at the Roma Picnic Races.

Photos from the Woman's View lunch

Photos from the Woman's View lunch

Faces of the LNP's lunch to meet Senate candidate Susan McDonald.

Faces of the Intensive Animal Industry conference

Faces of the Intensive Animal Industry conference

Intensive animal industries is a key driver of employment and economic growth on Western Downs.