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WA farmers ject ‘wildly inaccurate’ analysis of live sheep ban

WA farmers ject ‘wildly inaccurate’ analysis of live sheep ban

WESTERN Australian farmers have launched a counter-offensive warning about the sharp economic consequences of banning live sheep exports.

The party gets started Way out West

The party gets started Way out West

Thousands of people took to the streets of Winton following the much-anticipated opening of the new $23 million Waltzing Matilda Centre.

Two dead in Gore Highway crash

Two dead in Gore Highway crash

The crash occurred 33 kilometres north of Goondiwindi.

Long-lost sisters reunited after 72 years

Long-lost sisters reunited after 72 years

A tale of England, loneliness and the invisible staying power of family ties.

Wanted – big actions by big thinkers on national soil management

Wanted – big actions by big thinkers on national soil management

The ‘Restore the Soil: Prosper the Nation’ report will be discussed by state and federal Agriculture Ministers at an upcoming meeting and can't be ignored.

Photos and results from the Marlborough Show

Photos and results from the Marlborough Show

Marlborough's annual show was a hit yesterday - with fantastic horse and equestrian nominations.

$16.6 million to protect Aussie veggies

$16.6 million to protect Aussie veggies

A cash injection will help vegetable growers manage threats and combat tropical diseases.

Agribusiness

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what's been happening and who's making news around the traps in agribusiness

Heath to replace Keogh at AFI

Heath to replace Keogh at AFI

Former northern NSW farmer Richard Heath will replace Mick Keogh as Australian Farm Institute boss on May 29.

Freckle Farm’s newest venture

Freckle Farm’s newest venture

Freckle Farm's new butcher shop is off to a cracking start.

Keogh gets ACCC deputy chairman’s job

Keogh gets ACCC deputy chairman’s job

Mick Keogh's part-time job at the ACCC becomes full-time from May 30.

Politics

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Council of Mayors want independent authority for veg laws

Council of Mayors want independent authority for veg laws

The Council of Mayors say an independent authority should make the calls on vegetation management laws similar to a model like the Gas Fields Commission.

‘Will it take a death to fix Chinchilla Hospital bypass?’

‘Will it take a death to fix Chinchilla Hospital bypass?’

When Steven Keating took his expectant wife to the Chinchilla Hospital he thought it would be much the same as her previous three births; quick, natural and safe. But it wasn't.

Landholders hit with $3130 fee for application to thin

Landholders hit with $3130 fee for application to thin

Find out how it could impact your business.

What happened at the vegetation management hearings this week?

What happened at the vegetation management hearings this week?

Your voices, your state, your livelihood: See the wrap of all the meetings around the state this week.

All the photos from the Charleville vegetation management hearing

All the photos from the Charleville vegetation management hearing

See who attended the public hearing.

Property

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Stockholm sold at auction

Stockholm sold at auction

Muttaburra property Stockholm has sold at a Colliers International auction for $3.85 million.

Wyalong negotiations continue

Wyalong negotiations continue

Negotiations are continuing on the Jimbour property Wyalong, which was passed in at auction for $4.1 million.

Erinvale delivers farming, grazing focus

Erinvale delivers farming, grazing focus

Greg and Liz Cover's quality Meandarra property Erinvale will be auctioned by Elders on May 11.

Portland Downs sold for $23m

Portland Downs sold for $23m

North Australian Pastoral Company has bought Portland Downs at Isisford for $23 million.

Riverfront property Driftn-in passed in

Riverfront property Driftn-in passed in

The 129 hectare riverfront lifestyle property Driftn-in remains on the market.

Wura sold at auction

Wura sold at auction

The 756 hectare Dululu property Wura has sold at auction for $1.25 million.

Life & Style

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Long-lost sisters reunited after 72 years

Long-lost sisters reunited after 72 years

A tale of England, loneliness and the invisible staying power of family ties.

George the Farmer to visit Moree

George the Farmer to visit Moree

George the Farmer has become an important vehicle in educating children about where their food comes from, and to appreciate farmers’ efforts, skill and time.

Last Sister farewells Quilpie school

Last Sister farewells Quilpie school

Her departure marks the final chapter for St Finbarr’s Association with the Sisters of St Joseph.

A supreme performance sale

A supreme performance sale

More than 300 horses will be sold at the Toowoomba Supreme.

Try this: Chilli, lime & peanut salad with BBQ prawns

Try this: Chilli, lime & peanut salad with BBQ prawns

The final sale for trainer Graham Amos

The final sale for trainer Graham Amos

Cutting trainer Graham Amos will sell most of his horses in the Toowoomba Supreme sale.

Look above for inspiration

Look above for inspiration

Events

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George the Farmer to visit Moree

George the Farmer to visit Moree

George the Farmer has become an important vehicle in educating children about where their food comes from, and to appreciate farmers’ efforts, skill and time.

Kaya takes Dorper show

Kaya takes Dorper show

Top honours have been awarded to a Western Australia stud at this year‘s National Dorper and White Dorper Show.

AWiA gathers in Toowoomba

AWiA gathers in Toowoomba

Photos from the Australian Women in Agriculture brunch.

Photos from the Toowoomba Royal Show

Photos from the Toowoomba Royal Show

Around the grounds at the 154th Toowoomba Royal Show on Friday.

Goondiwindi launches Discover Farming Festival

Goondiwindi launches Discover Farming Festival

Discover Farming aims to broaden awareness of agriculture in the Goondiwindi region.

LambEx releases program of speakers

LambEx releases program of speakers

LambEx 2018 has released its program of international and Australian speakers, who will present on an array of local and global issues, at the upcoming conference.

Shorten auctioneer runner-up

Shorten auctioneer runner-up

Twenty-six year old Queensland livestock agent Nick Shorten has been awarded runner-up at this year’s National Young Auctioneers Competition held at Sydney Royal Show.